Sophomore Scholarships

Certain scholarships are designated for sophomore students who demonstrate desirable scholastic performance and citizenship during the freshman year. Others, awarded to entering freshmen, are renewable during the sophomore year upon satisfactory performance. Of those which are renewable, some may be reassigned should the original recipient be disqualified or not return to school. Applications for the following scholarships should be made early in spring semester of the student's freshman year.

Ag and Tech

Colorado Flatlanders Car Club Scholarship	April 1st.
This scholarship was established in 1992 for freshman and sophomore vocational students interested in the field of auto tech. The scholarship provides two scholarships to freshman or returning sophomore students in the auto tech program. Selection is made by the Colorado Flatlanders Car Club Scholarship Committee on the basis of character, need, scholastic interest and participation in school affairs. Sophomore applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Sophomores must submit a college transcript, letter of resume stating vocational motivation and specific aspects of financial need to the Colorado Flatlanders Car Club, PO Box 248, Sterling, CO 80751 by May 1.
Jeffrey Grauberger Memorial Scholarship	Contact Ag Department
Established in 1994 in memory of Jeffrey Grauberger, one scholarship for the sophomore year only. Applicants must be Logan County residents carrying a 3.0 grade point average or above. Recipients will be chosen by a family member, an NJC Ag/Tech faculty member, and a Young Farmers member. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Ag/Tech Scholarship Application
Hilbert Kahl Memorial Scholarship	Contact Ag Department
This scholarship was established in 1994 in memory of Hilbert Kahl. Qualification for scholarship: Sophomore NJC student majoring in Agricultural Education. Submit a standard sophomore scholarship application available from the Instructional Director's Office in Beede-Hamil Hall. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Ag/Tech Scholarship Application
Jim McNear Memorial Scholarship	Contact Ag Department
The Jim McNear Memorial Scholarship awarded annually to a freshman or sophomore student who holds a 3.0 GPA and who is majoring in agriculture. Recipients must be users of Highline Electric Association to qualify for the award. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Ag/Tech Freshman Scholarship Application.
Gabriel H. Schreiber Memorial Ag Scholarship	Contact Ag Department
This scholarship, provided by the friends and family of Gabriel H. Schreiber, recognizes the contributions made by Schreiber while a student at NJC. Schreiber was an agriculture major and a member of the 1998 NJC Championship Livestock Judging Team. This scholarship is awarded annually to a sophomore student who is majoring in Agriculture. Applicants must include one letter of recommendation from an instructor, professor or advisor and must provide an essay on his/her future goals in Agriculture and how this scholarship will assist him/her in attaining these goals. The student must have maintained a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) upon graduation from high school and during his/her freshman year of college. Selection is made by the Ag Scholarship Committee. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Ag/Tech Scholarship Application
Fred E. Sneath Memorial Scholarship	Contact Ag Department
This scholarship, established in 1987 in memory of an NJC Foundation member, shall be awarded yearly to one NJC sophomore student from Northeastern Colorado (Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Yuma or Washington Counties). The recipient must be planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, be majoring in Agri-Business or vocational Agriculture Education, and have maintained a 3.0 cumulative GPA during his/her freshman year. Awards are $200. Selection is made by the Agriculture and Technical Area Scholarship Committee. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Ag/Tech Scholarship Application
Allen Yost Memorial Scholarship	Contact Ag Department
Allen Yost established Yost Construction Company in 1946 and built most of the Northeastern Junior College campus, including such buildings as the Hays Student Center, Beede-Hamil, Monahan Library and the residence halls. This scholarship is established in honor of his creation of a learning environment for future generations to continue their education. This scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore (Logan County resident) majoring in an agriculture-related field. The award will be based on scholastic achievement and extra-curricular involvement. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Ag/Tech Scholarship Application
Colorado Conservation Tillage Association Scholarship	Contact Ag Department
Each spring semester an award is provided to students who are Colorado residents majoring in Agronomy, Horticulture or Agri-Business. Other criteria include a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.7 and have earned at least 28 credits. Additional needed qualifications are listed on the application. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Ag/Tech Scholarship Application
Keith Propst Memorial Agriculture Scholarship	Contact Ag Department
Established in 2003 by the Propst Family. One award will be made annually to an NJC sophomore planning to major in the field of agriculture. Preference will be given to students planning to transfer to Colorado State University. Qualified applicants must have an associate’s degree with a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA. Application materials must clearly document the student's leadership, integrity, strong moral character, and community involvement with letters of reference and/or other supplementary materials. Previous involvement in 4-H and FFA activities considered positively. Selection is made by the Ag/Tech Scholarship Committee. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Ag/Tech Scholarship Application
Colorado Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers Scholarship	Contact Ag Department
Award(s) will be made annually to a worthy NJC sophomore(s) who are currently majoring in the field of Agriculture Business. Scholarship(s) will be awarded for their sophomore year beginning with the 2006-2007 academic year. Applicants must be Colorado Residents. The number of awards and amounts given in any given year will be determined by the Colorado Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. The sum of the award(s) will be $1500 annually on a year-by-year basis. Each completed application will include a one-page essay which identifies the student's goals and how their education at NJC will fit into their plan for success. During the term of the scholarship, if feasible, the chosen student shall be encouraged to attend the two Colorado Chapter ASFMRA semiannual conferences on additional scholarship from the chapter. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Ag/Tech Scholarship Application

Business and Science

Bruce C. & Sharon L. Perryman NJC Emeritus Scholarship	Contact Financial Aid
This scholarship is awarded each year to a resident of Colorado or Wyoming, who is a sophomore and enrolled at NJC in the secondary business-teacher education program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5. Student-athletes, Iraq or Afghanistan war veterans and members of Future Teachers Association will be given preference. The scholarship is for the sophomore year only. The recipient is chosen by the NJC Sophomore Business scholarship application process. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Business Scholarship Application
John F. Kerker Memorial Business Scholarship	Contact Financial Aid
This scholarship is provided by the John Kerker Family and is awarded annually to a sophomore business student. The scholarship will be for $500 based on need, ability to demonstrate leadership skills and scholastic interest. Applicants must include a letter of recommendation and an essay on the topic "Why I Chose the Field of Business." The student must carry a 3.0 GPA. Selection is made by the Business Division. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Scholarship Application
Bernadine Parr Memorial Scholarship	Contact Financial Aid
Established in 1998 in memory of Bernadine Parr, a long time NJC employee. One $500 scholarship will be awarded for an NJC sophomore business student. Preference will be given to Logan County residents and have a 3.3 GPA in their freshman year. Selection is made by Business Division APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Business Scholarship Application

General Scholarships

NJC Classified Staff Scholarship	Contact Financial Aid
One $750 scholarship is awarded to a continuing NJC student and/or relative of an NJC Classified Staff member. Students must be at least a resident of NJC's 5 county service area and a full-time student with a documented financial need and a 3.0 GPA. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Scholarship Application
Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship	Contact Financial Aid
Nu Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa offers a $500 scholarship to a freshman or sophomore who plans to teach. The recipient is chosen by a committee of Alpha Delta Kappa members on the basis of character, need, scholastic interest, and participation in school affairs. The recipient must hold a grade point average of 3.0. Information regarding the scholarship is available through high school counselors for incoming freshman and in the Financial Aid office for NJC Sophomores. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Scholarship Application
PEO Chapter BG Award	Contact Financial Aid
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a full time female student 18-22 years old, who will reach sophomore status for the following fall semester. A college transcript, cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation from college instructors/advisors/officials, and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better are required. At the beginning of each semester, upon receiving notice of eligibility from NJC, $250 will be awarded to the recipient. Any incomplete or late applications will not be considered. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Scholarship Application
Freda T. Roof Memorial Scholarship	Contact Financial Aid
This scholarship is awarded for charitable educational purpose to benefit two worthy and needy students who are obtaining a college education at NJC. Awards in the amount of $500 will be made to recipients at the beginning of fall semester and will be split between fall and spring semesters. Cover letter explaining "worthy and needy" qualification, resume, and letters of reference. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Scholarship Application

Graduate Awards & Transfer Scholarships

Tom L. Porter Memorial Scholarship	Contact Financial Aid
The Tom L. Porter scholarship is a $500 award to a NJC sophomore transferring to CSU. Student must be from the 5-county region of northeastern Colorado (Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Yuma or Washington.) APPLICATION: NJC Graduate Scholarship Application
Commencement Award	Contact Financial Aid
Names of winners of graduation awards are announced at Commencement each year. The Charles F. Poole Award goes to the person who leads the class scholastically, has attended Northeastern Junior College continuously, and has contributed to campus activities. The Armilda W. Dowis Vocational Award goes to the outstanding graduate in occupational program.
The Bruce Gill Memorial Scholarship	Contact Financial Aid
Established in 1994, the Bruce Gill Memorial Scholarship is presented to an NJC graduate with an associate’s degree displaying scholarship and leadership abilities and planning to transfer to Colorado State University. The award carries a nonrenewable $500 cash stipend to be used for the junior year at CSU. APPLICATION: NJC Graduate Scholarship Application and Addendum
Keith Propst Scholarship	Contact Ag Department
This $1,000 scholarship is to be given to a graduation sophomore with 3.5 cumulative GPA with plans to attend Colorado State University. Contact Ag department for application.
Keith Propst Memorial Transfer Scholarship	Contact Ag Department
Established in 2003 by the Propst Family. One award will be made annually to an NJC agriculture education graduate transferring to Colorado State University. This scholarship is renewable for the second year if the student maintains a 3.5 GPA or higher. Qualified applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and application materials must clearly document the student's leadership, integrity, strong moral character, and community involvement with letters of reference and/or other supplementary materials. Previous involvement in 4-H and FFA activities considered positively. Selection is made by the Ag/Tech Scholarship Committee. APPLICATION: NJC Sophomore Ag/Tech Scholarship Application
Johnson and Associates, CPA's PC Accounting Scholarship	Deadline: March 1
The recipient must have completed two years of full time study in Business at NJC, must be from the 5-county service area of Northeast Colorado (Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Yuma or Washington county). The recipient must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and must be transferring to a 4 year college or university in Colorado to complete a bachelor's degree in Accounting