Scholarships at NWACC
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Scholarships can help make your college experience more affordable and allow you to focus more on achieving your academic and career goals. NWACC offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for students with different backgrounds, interests, programs of study, and financial needs. No matter where you are in your journey, there may be funding opportunities available to help support you.
Explore scholarship opportunities, eligibility requirements, and resources to help you apply. A scholarship could make a meaningful difference in the cost of your education.
Daniel Endowed Golden Eagle Scholarship
The Daniel Endowed Golden Eagle Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement and are ready to continue their educational journey at NWACC. Eligible students can receive financial support to help make college more affordable while working toward their goals.
The Daniel Endowed Golden Eagle award recipient is chosen based on a student's grade point average, a demonstration of their commitment to their education, a demonstration of leadership abilities, and their involvement in co-curricular and community activities.
A student must meet the following criteria:
- 3.0 GPA
- Minimum 6 credit hour enrollment
- A commitment to education, leadership, social awareness/personal development and community service/co-curricular activities
- Intention to register for classes in at least one semester of the next academic year
Questions? Email goldeneagle@nwacc.edu
Academic All-Star Scholarship
The Academic All-Star Scholarship helps reduce the cost of attendance while supporting students in completing their education at NWACC and preparing for their next step. It is intended for students who plan to transfer to another Arkansas institution after graduating from NWACC.
The purpose of this scholarship and program is to recognize the scholarly and service achievements of Arkansas' two-year college students. The NWACC Academic All-Star will be recognized at the Arkansas Community College (ACC) Academic All-Star Awards Brunch in October, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
The awardee will be recognized at the annual ACC Academic Awards Brunch.
As an NWACC student, you must meet the following criteria:
- Arkansas resident
- Enrolled at NWACC and expected to continue enrollment through at least spring of the following year
- Completed a minimum of 24 credit hours in pursuit of an associate degree by June 1, 2027
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.25
- Have a minimum 6 credit hour enrollment
- Have a commitment to education, leadership, social awareness/personal development and community service
- Intend to graduate from NWACC with an associate degree by summer 2027
- Intend to transfer to an Arkansas four-year university upon associate degree completion
Questions? Email academicallstar@nwacc.edu
NWACC Scholarships
NorthWest Arkansas Community College offers a variety of NWACC Scholarships for students with different backgrounds, interests, academic goals, and financial needs. Complete the general scholarship application to be considered for available opportunities for which you may qualify.
You can lower your college expenses by submitting just ONE scholarship application to qualify for various NWACC Foundation scholarships!
Complete one general scholarship application to be considered for multiple NWACC Foundation scholarships for which you may qualify. Scholarships can help reduce the cost of your education and, unlike student loans, do not need to be repaid.
Questions? Email rpilgrim@nwacc.edu