We know that you might be concerned about finding a way to pay for your education. That is why Northwestern Business College offers you the opportunity to apply for numerous scholarships. Last year NBC made over four million dollars in scholarship monies available to students just like yourself.
Read the scholarship list below for more details. You may click on a specific title to download a printable application form, and also view its complete description, requirements, and deadline.
Centennial Scholarship
This merit- and need-based award was established to assist individuals who could not otherwise afford to go to college. Students must be nominated by an organization or high school counselor in order to be eligible.
Value: Amount varies (covers all tuition and fees not covered by other aid received)
Achievement Scholarship
This merit-based award recognizes exceptional academic achievement, and is given to students who have earned a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale, or a score of 26 or above on the ACT.
Value: $7200
Community Scholarship
This award has been established to reach out to students from the community who would benefit from a Northwestern Business College education, but may be unable to attend college due to financial restraints. Students must provide a personal statement explaining their qualifications and two letters of recommendation from previous teachers, advisors, or counselors.
Value: $4800
Board of Directors Scholarship
This merit-based award is given to students who have earned a high school grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale, and who also perform well on NBC’s COMPASS placement test. Students must earn an 84 or better on the reading section, a 43 or better on the math section, and a 77 or better on the writing section.
Value: $3600
Merit Scholarship
This merit-based award is given to students who have earned a high school grade point average of 3.0-3.49 on a 4.0 scale, or a score of 20-25 on the ACT.
Value: $3600
Military and Family Scholarship
This award offers tuition assistance to veterans of the U.S. military, their spouses, and their children.
Value: $3600 for veterans, $2400 for immediate family members
Academic Scholarship
This merit-based award is given to students entering an Associate in Applied Science Degree program at Northwestern Business College. Student must provide a copy of their official high school transcripts or GED scores, as well as a typed essay of a minimum of 250 words explaining why they want a career in their chosen field and why they feel they would be successful.
Value: $2400
Educational Achievement Scholarship
This merit-based award was established to recognize students who did not graduate from high school, yet independently pursued passing the high school equivalency exam to obtain their GED.
Value:$2400
Early Incentive for High School Seniors
This award provides a financial incentive to students who enroll full-time in an Associate in Applied Science degree program at Northwestern Business College.
Value: $2250
Presidential Scholarship
This merit-based award recognizes exceptional academic achievement and is given to students who have earned a high school grade point average of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale, and a score of 20 or above on the ACT.
Value: $3600
Transfer Student Scholarship
This award is given to students transferring to Northwestern Business College from another college with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale, and a minimum of 18 semester or 24 quarter transferable hours.
Value: $1600
Once you become an NBC student additional scholarship opportunities will become available to you. Applications for these awards can be obtained as you continue your education.
Vice Presidential Scholarship
This award is distributed at the end of the Spring Quarter, and is given to students who have completed at least 45 credits, are enrolled in an Associate in Applied Science degree program, and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students must be nominated by a faculty member from their major department on the basis of professionalism, leadership, and service in order to be eligible.
Value: $1800
Departmental Scholarships
These merit-based awards are given to Associate in Applied Science degree-seeking students who are attending school full-time and have completed at least 45 credit hours. Each department/program grants one award per year per campus.
Value: $1600
Daniel Lawrence Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Part-Time Students
This merit-based award is awarded annually at the end of the Spring Quarter to one student from each Associate in Applied Science Degree program at each campus. Recipients are selected annually from recommendations made by the program chair person.
Value: $1200
