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2019-2020North Country Community CollegeFoundationScholarship DirectoryScholarship OpportunitiesFor Academic YearFall 2019—Spring 2020PLEASE NOTE ALL DEADLINES!

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIESAdirondack Bank Scholarship. 5Adirondack FoundationHelen & Ralph Arnold Nursing Scholarship. 16Julie Lamy Memorial Scholarship . 17Alice C. Agnew Scholarship . 6Alfred M. Aseel Legacy Scholarship . 28Alice Hyde Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship . 24Bruce L. Crary Foundation Scholarship . 26Can-Am Rugby Club Inc Scholarship . 21Capital District OTB Scholarship . 18David W. Petty Memorial Scholarship . 19Frederick M. and Winifred S. Slack Tribute Scholarship . 12Ginsberg Family Scholarship . 11Health Science Scholarship . 13Judith A. Genaway Nursing Scholarship . 9Karen Mahoney Scholarship . 23Nathaniel and Sarah F. Steinberg Tribute Scholarship . 14NCCC Alumni Scholarship . 2NCCC Association of Professionals Scholarship . 4NCCC Foundation Scholarship . 3NYS Federation of Home Bureaus Scholarship . 7NY Police Foundation Scholarship . 10Rotary Club of Malone Scholarship . 20Ruth T. Swope Scholarship . 15Saranac Lake Voluntary Health Assoc Scholarship . 25St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Scholarship . 8The Edna A.Lauterbach Scholarship . 29Women’s College Scholarship . 27Scholarship Search Sources on the Web . 30

NCCC FOUNDATIONScholarship ProgramMany scholarships have been established for NorthCountry Community College students by generousdonors who are passionate about education and helpingothers to achieve their goals in life. Each year, NCCCstudents benefit from the underwriting donated bythese friends of the college and champions of education.NCCC Foundation awarded scholarships areintended to be used for educational needs other thantuition which can be covered through state andfederal financial aid and/or grants. The NCCCFoundation makes a variety of scholarships available forfull-time and part-time students based on academicperformance, degree program and/or financial need.This NCCC Scholarship Booklet describes NCCCFoundation and area organization scholarships availablefor NCCC students for 2019-2020 academic year.Please read the descriptions for each scholarshipcarefully to determine individual eligibility based onthe established criteria. Note the deadlines vary.Scholarship awards will be applied to your collegeexpenditures in equal amounts each semester.Scholarship Applications are available online athttp://www.nccc.edu/scholarship/or from the Foundation Office.Good luck with all your educational endeavors.1

North Country Community CollegeALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP 500Recipients must meet the following criteria: Be a child, grandchild, or member of the immediate family of a North Country alumnus/aBe nominated by said alumnus/aBe a full-time (12 credits or more) freshman or sophomoreMaintain a cumulative average of 3.0 to continue the scholarshipawardAgree to release name and photo for College and/or alumni-initiatedpublicityA complete scholarship application must include: A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application Cover Pagewith this scholarship listedHigh school transcript with graduation date (academic average mustbe 85% or higher) or college GPA of 3.0A resume (list all school/community activities, including officesheld, awards received, etc.) and 2 letters of recommendationAn essay from applicant describing his/her qualifications andrelationship to the North Country alumnus/aA written statement by the nominating alumnus/a with his/her name,address, NCCC graduation date, telephone number, relationship tonominee and a few sentences about the nominee’s qualificationsSubmit to:North Country Community CollegeFoundation ScholarshipsP.O. Box 89Saranac Lake, NY 12983Deadline: May 1, 20192

North Country Community CollegeFOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP 500Recipients must meet the following criteria: Be a returning full-time or part-time, second semester freshman orreturning sophomore Have and maintain no less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA Describe financial needA complete scholarship application must include: A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application CoverPage with this scholarship listed Paragraph which explains how you meet the criteria listed above Statement of your educational plans and your future goalsSubmit to:North Country Community CollegeFoundation ScholarshipsP.O. Box 89Saranac Lake, NY 12983Deadline: May 1, 20193

North Country Community CollegeASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIP 1000One Award per NCCC CampusRecipients must meet the following criteria: Be a returning full-time student Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and be maintained to receive fundingfor the 2nd semester Indicate current college and/or community service State academic major List career goals Have a commitment to succeed academically at NCCCHow to apply: Submit a typed two-page personal statement addressing the meritqualifications listed above and that answers the question of howthe scholarship will benefit you Provide permission to the Scholarship Committee to accessacademic records Provide three NCCC faculty mentor/instructors for reference Complete an Association of Professionals Scholarship Applicationform available from the NCCC scholarship web pageSubmit materials to:Judy Steinbergjsteinberg@nccc.eduAll materials should be scanned into one PDF file and emailed to the above byDeadline: April 15, 20194

ADIRONDACK BANK SCHOLARSHIP 2500Recipients must meet the following criteria: The scholarship will be available for students residing in any countywhere Adirondack Bank has an office. These counties include:Clinton, Franklin, Essex, Herkimer and Oneida Eligible applicants will be students attending NCCC on a full-time basis(minimum 12 credits) The student must achieve a 2.5 grade point average to maintain theaward The student must demonstrate financial needA complete scholarship application must include: A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application CoverPage with this scholarship listed Statement of your educational plans and your future goalsSubmit to:North Country Community CollegeFoundation ScholarshipsP.O. Box 89Saranac Lake, NY 12983Deadline: May 1, 20195

Adirondack FoundationALICE C. AGNEW SCHOLARSHIP 500Recipients must meet the following criteria: A graduate of Lake Placid Central School District or a current residentof Lake Placid Enrolled in either the LPN or RN Program Have no less than a 3.0 cumulative GPA Demonstrate financial needA complete scholarship application must include: A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application CoverPage with this scholarship listed Paragraph which explains how you meet the criteria listed above,including the year you graduated from Lake Placid Central SchoolDistrict or how long you have resided in Lake Placid Statement of your educational plans and your future goalsSubmit to:North Country Community CollegeFoundation ScholarshipsP.O. Box 89Saranac Lake, NY 12983Deadline: May 1, 20196

New York State Federation ofHOME BUREAUS SCHOLARSHIP2 scholarships awarded — amounts to be determined#1 - Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Human ServicesScholarship in honor of the Franklin County Home Bureau for a studentin Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Human Services Program,award is based on academic achievement.#2 – Radiologic Technology or Criminal JusticeScholarship in honor of the Warren County Home Bureau for a studentin the Radiologic Technology or Criminal Justice Program, award isbased on academic achievement.Recipients must meet the following criteria: Student must be full time second year student ORA second year student carrying 7 credit hours in addition to work/study or internshipHave an academic standing of 2.85Be a U.S. citizenMust reside in one of the following counties: Albany, Allegany,Buffalo City, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung,Chenango, Clinton, Dutchess, Erie, Franklin, Herkimer, Jefferson,Monroe, Niagara, Oswego, Rensselaer, St. Lawrence, Schenectady,Steuben, Tompkins, Warren, Wyoming, YatesA complete scholarship application must include: A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application CoverPage with this scholarship listed, PLUS a completed FRANKLINor WARREN County NYS Federation of Home Bureaus 2019application (found on NCCC website)Submit to:North Country Community CollegeFoundation ScholarshipsP.O. Box 897Saranac Lake, NY 12983Deadline: May 1, 2019

ST. JOSEPH’SADDICTION TREATMENT & RECOVERY CENTERSSCHOLARSHIP 1000Recipients must meet the following criteria: Be 21 years of age or older Have returned to school after an absence Be a New York State resident Be enrolled in the AAS Chemical Dependency Counseling program ora related programA complete scholarship application must include: A completed St. Joseph’s Scholarship Application(found on NCCC Foundation Scholarship website) Verification of enrollment in the degree program A personal interview may be requestedSubmit to:St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery CentersScholarship CommitteeAttn: Katie KirkpatrickP.O. Box 470Saranac Lake, NY 12983Deadline: May 1, 20198

JUDITH A. GENAWAY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP 500Recipients must meet the following criteria: Be a full-time or part-time student at NCCC enrolled in either RN orLPN Program Maintain a GPA of 3.0 Demonstrate financial needA complete scholarship application must include: A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application CoverPage with this scholarship listed Paragraph which explains how you meet the criteria listed above Statement of your educational plans and your future goalsSubmit to:North Country Community CollegeFoundation ScholarshipsP.O. Box 89Saranac Lake, NY 12983Deadline: May 1, 20199

NY POLICE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPfor New York State Law Enforcement DependentsUp to 9,000Recipients must meet the following criteria: Recipient must be a dependent or immediate family member of apolice officer killed or disabled in the line of duty Must be enrolled in NCCC as a full-time student and maintain goodacademic standingA complete scholarship application must include: A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application Cover Pagewith this scholarship listed Statement of your educational plans and your future goals Include a letter from the police department’s chief official (on department letterhead) verifying the law enforcement officer’s serviceSubmit to:North Country Community CollegeFoundation ScholarshipsP.O. Box 89Saranac Lake, NY 12983Deadline: May 1, 201910

GINSBERG FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPAmount to be determinedRecipients must meet the following criteria: Be registered to attend NCCC on either full-time or part-time basis Demonstrate merit as well as financial need Preference will be given to students who have discontinued theireducation and are returning to complete a certificate or degreeA complete scholarship application must include: A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application CoverPage with this scholarship listed A statement which explains how you meet the criteria listed above.Please include information on community involvement and/orvolunteer activities (2 page limit) Statement of your educational plans and your future goalsSubmit to:North Country Community CollegeFoundation ScholarshipsP.O. Box 89Saranac Lake, NY 12983Deadline: May 1, 201911