All NJC General Scholarships
Submit ONE General Application for ALL NJC Scholarships. This opportunity is for all students--Freshmen, Sophomores, and Transfer Students.
This application will require transcripts, a resume, and essay questions.
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NJC Foundation Scholarships:
Adam Ginther Memorial
This award can be up to $5,000 to a freshman student enrolled in one of the following majors: Animal Science, Crop & Soil Science/Agronomy, Production Agriculture, or Ag-Education. Preference is given to active 4-H/ FFA members and students that participated in leadership or community service activities such as livestock showing, farming, or youth ministry/ church groups.
Al & Lois (Waitley) Leckler Memorial
This $2,000 scholarship is awarded to first-year students that have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Priority is give to students from the following Colorado or Nebraska counties: Logan, CO; Morgan, CO; Sedgwick, CO; Phillips, CO; Washington, CO; Yuma, CO; Kimball, NE; Cheyenne, NE; Deuel, NE.
Andi Whitlock Memorial
One $500 award will be made to a worthy NJC student planning to major in the field of emergency medical services or nursing. Applicants must be from Northeast Colorado or Western Nebraska. Preference will be given to applicants from North Central League Schools (Fleming, Peetz, Prairie, Briggsdale, Grover, and Weldona).
Andy & Theda Anderson
This scholarship is awarded to freshman and sophomore students in the amount of $500 each. Recipients must be full-time students at Northeastern, and be a declared major in art with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Anna C. Pettys & Dorothy J. Corsberg
This award is given annually to a resident of either Logan or Morgan County who aspired to a degree in education, journalism, or humanities. Award is renewable for the sophomore year if a recipient maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA
Armilda W. Dowis Memorial- Save the Site
This is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a under represented class graduate of high school from Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Yuma, Washington, or Morgan county. Applicant must have minimum 3.0 GPA for consideration, and preference is given to science majors. Grantees are selected by the NJC foundation and board members of Save the Site.
Auto Tech Club
This $250 scholarship is awarded to freshman student enrolled in the automotive technology program at Northeastern. Must have high school GPA of 2.5 of higher. Award winners are chosen by Northeastern's Automotive Technology department.
Bank of Colorado
Bank of Colorado is a family-owned bank holding company that traces their history back to 1938 in Palmer, NE. During the Great Depression, Palmer, a town of 420 people, needed a bank. A group of businessmen and farmers, including brothers George and Tom Dinsdale, opened the State Bank of Palmer--the forerunner of our current Dinsdale family banking organization. Bank of Colorado is known for their strength, stability, service and values. Participating in hundreds of community causes, they are a friend and neighbor in the communities they serve. With deep ties to Northeastern Colorado, the Bank of Colorado is dedicated to improving lives and investing in people.
Bank of Colorado has partnered with NJC to provide 22 graduating high school students $250 scholarships, and 26 second year Northeastern students $250 scholarships.
Barbara F. Kaiser Memorial
This $500 award is given to an under represented class business student that resides in the local 5-county service area. First-time freshman and sophomore students are eligible. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Bernadine Parr Business
This $500 award is given to an under represented business student that has at least a 3.3 GPA. Student must be a sophomore, and preference is given to Logan County residents
Big Iron Cal West Memorial
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to first-time freshmen or sophomore students majoring in Agriculture Business, Agriculture Production, or Ag-Diesel Mechanics. Eligible students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
BlackTop Jacks Hot Rod
These $2,000 scholarships are awarded to sophomore students majoring in the Auto or Diesel programs. Eligible students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Brickel Brothers
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to first-time freshman or sophomore students majoring in agriculture who demonstrate a financial need.
Bruce & Sharon Perryman
This $500 award is given to sophomore business students that have at least a 2.5 GPA. Eligible applicants must be a resident of either Colorado or Wyoming. Preference given to Veterans, Future Teachers Association members, or student athletes. Students intending to transfer to a 4-year university in CO or WY will be given preference.
Business & Professional Women of Sterling
This $500 award is given to an under represented class business student from the local 5-county service area. Eligible students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and intend to major in business or another professional program such as Cosmetology. First-time freshman and sophomores are eligible.
Carl Fonte
This is a $500 scholarship awarded to a first-time freshman majoring in agriculture or agriculture science with an emphasis in conservation and/or natural resources
Carl Werner STEM
This award of $1,000- 2,000 will be awarded to freshman or sophomore students enrolled in a STEM program. Eligible students must have a 3.0 GPA. Recipients may receive the higher award if they have an affiliation with the NRA.
Charles & Phyllis Kreager Memorial
This $500 award is given to a freshman student who expresses serious interest in the visual arts as a major field of study. Preference will be given to a graduate of any high school located in Logan County. This award may be renewable for sophomore year, if student maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Coach Lowell Roumph Memorial Basketball Scholarship
In 1968, Coach Roumph found his new home in the town of Sterling, Colorado at Northeastern Junior College where he became the assistant men's basketball coach under NCJAA Hall of Famer Roy Edwards. The coaching duo amassed 545 victories and a national tournament appearance before Coach Roumph took over the reins of the program in 1981. Coach Roumph coached the Plainsmen until he retired in 2002.
Many players wore the Plainsmen jersey under Coach Roumph. All of his players knew what kind of coach he was and were grateful for the opportunity to play for him. He knew that giving a play respect meant that you "tell it like it is." That motto helped his players become decorated student-athletes.
The greatest gauge of his success was not the wins and losses, but the number of people he touched. He was a fixture and legend at NJC even after his retirement and filled the hearts of many with wisdom, guidance and kindness. His mark on this life will always be that he touched the lives of countless students, student-athletes and community members in a very positive way.
Colorado Garden & Home Show
This $5,500 scholarship will be awarded to a full-time sophomore student. Preference given to students that graduated from a CO high school who pursue a career in production agriculture, crop and soil science, or farm and ranch management. The recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
COSI
The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative provides Colorado students with awards to aid them in their pursuit of a college degree. Eligible recipients must be from our local 5-county service area, and must have a completed FAFSA with a qualifying EFC (Estimated Family Contribution). Award amounts will vary.
Colorado Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Scholarship
Two (2) $1,000 scholarships or One (1) $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in an agriculture related field.
Both freshman and sophomore students are eligible.
Students must be in good standing with Northeastern Junior College.
Courtenay & Lucy P. Davis
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a full-time freshman student, at the discretion of the scholarship committee.
Curt & Judy Kimball Windsong Chorus Music
This $500 scholarship is awarded to music majors that have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Eligible students will be participants of the choir or band.
Darryl W. Rhodes Farm Credit
This $2,500 scholarship is awarded to both freshman and sophomore full-time students enrolled in an agriculture program. Recipient must demonstrate financial need, be a resident of Colorado, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Dean & Vay Lousberg Livestock Judging
Both freshman and sophomore recipients are selected by the NJC Livestock Judging Coach and the Agriculture department. Recipients must be members of the NJC Livestock Judging team and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Denise Dennington Memorial Scholarship
This memorial scholarship was established by the family of Denise Dennington.
The Dennington family run the DDC golf tournament annually in memory of Denise Dennington with proceeds to fund athletic scholarships.
Denver Agriculture & Livestock Club
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a freshman or sophomore student majoring in Ag Production or Ag Education. The recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Donald E. Harley Memorial
This award is up to $3,000 for both freshman and sophomore students majoring in an engineering field, or another similar major. Eligible recipients must maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA, and preference is given to students that demonstrate a financial need.
Earl Franklin, Sr. Memorial
This $250 award is given to freshman students enrolled in the automotive tech program.
Elsie Good Memorial
This scholarship funds $1,500 each year, for two consecutive years, to an NJC graduate that transfers to any Colorado 4-year university. The recipient must be a Logan County resident with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Fillion History
This $2,000 award is give to sophomore students majoring in History Education. Eligible students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and reside in the local 5-county service area. The recipient must plan to transfer to a 4-year college after completing NJC.
Fleming Saddle Club
This $500 award is given to sophomore students who reside in the local 5-county service area (Logan, Phillips, Washington, Yuma, Sedgwick Counties). Recipient must be an agriculture major and preference is given to students enrolled in Equine Science, Animal Science, Ag Business, or General Agriculture.
Fort Morgan Retired School Employees
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time freshman student at the discretion of the scholarship committee.
Fred Sneath Memorial
This $250 award is given to a continuing sophomore student enrolled in Ag Business or Ag Education. The recipient must plan to transfer to a 4-year college after completing NJC. Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be a resident of a local 5-county service area.
Freda T. Roof
This $750 scholarship is awarded to sophomore students seeking to obtain a degree from NJC. Preference given to students that demonstrate a financial need.
Gerald and Tom Roth Memorial
This scholarship is available for Sterling High School graduates who have an agriculture background. Preference will be given to FFA members. The amount will be awarded $1,000 annually beginning Fall semester.
Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Memorial
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a freshman student at the discretion of the scholarship selection committee.
Hilbert Kahl Memorial
This $250 award is given to a sophomore student majoring in Agriculture Education
HOPE
This NJC Foundation scholarship is awarded to students graduating from our local 5-county service area to students that have a minimum 2.5 high school GPA. Eligible students must attend NJC full-time immediately after graduating high school. This award is $500 per semester, for up to 4 semesters max as long as student maintains the eligibility requirements.
Jack & Florence Annan
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a freshman student enrolled full-time in any field of study. The recipient will be a student in good standing that exhibits strong leadership qualities
Jack Petteys Memorial
These $300 awards are given to full-time freshman students from the following local counties: Kit Carson, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Yuma. Students that graduate from Brush high school are also eligible.
James William Robirds Memorial
This $3,000 scholarship is awarded to both freshman and sophomore students planning to major in an Engineering field. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Jeffrey Grauberger Memorial
This $500 award will be made to a sophomore Agriculture Education student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipient must be a Logan County resident.
Jesse Samber 4-H Memorial
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to full-time freshman or sophomore students enrolled in any major of study. Eligible students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and preference is given to those who have participated in the Northeast Weld County Fair. Selected recipients will show involvement in a variety of activities through their high school or other organizations, and preference is given to those that have a passion to help make their community a better place through service.
Johnson & Associates Accounting
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student who has completed two years of study in an NJC business program and transfers to any Colorado 4-year university to complete a degree in Accounting. The recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a resident from the local 5-county service area.
Judy McCall Memorial
This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a freshman student majoring in Agriculture Education. Recipient will be chosen by the NJC Ag Dept.
Judy Szabo Memorial Scholarship
This $1,000 per semester scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in an education or psychology major (education majors are preferred); can be awarded to either freshman or sophomore; and have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Justin Covelli Memorial
The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to first-time freshman students from Morgan county who have declared their major in Agriculture Business and possess a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Karl Falch Memorial
A fund of the late Karl Falch, Judge of the Municipal Court of Sterling for many years, provides several scholarships to under-represented freshman each year. Recipients must be residents of Colorado. Applicants should state their qualifications, education plans, and financial need, although documentation of need is not required. This scholarship may be renewed for the second year with a maintained 2.0 GPA.
Kasey Jo Walker Warner
This $1,000 award is given to both freshman and sophomore students majoring in Agriculture, Science, or Education. Preference is given to those majoring in Ag Business, Farm & Ranch Management, Ag Education, or Science Education. Recipients must have graduated from one of the following schools: Logan County, CO or Furnas County, NE high school; or from Prairie, Pawnee, Briggsdale, or Akron high schools in Colorado.
Keith and Nell Propst Memorial
This scholarship will award $5,000 per semester for up to four semesters. There may be up to 4 recipients awarded per year. Recipients will be freshman or sophomore students majoring in Agriculture of Humanities, and preference will be given first to students from Logan and Washington Counties of Colorado. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, commit to graduating from Northeastern, and demonstrate a financial need. For agriculture students, active experience in FFA and 4-H will be viewed as a positive asset. For students majoring in Humanities, active experience in the Nell Propst Essay Contest, and/or participation in speech or other theatre activities will be viewed as a positive asset. Preferred applicants will have integrity, leadership skills, strong moral character, and community involvement. Application process may include an interview with the scholarship committee.
Kenneth E. & Theda C. Anderson Business
This award of up to $1,000 is given to both freshman or sophomore students majoring in Business, specifically those majoring in either an A.A in Business or A.A.S in Business. Eligible students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Kimball Women's Basketball Scholarship
Noah and Judy Kimball have donated many gifts to Northeastern over the years. This scholarship is designated to help a member of the Northeastern women’s basketball team.
Recipient must be a member of the Northeastern women's basketball team. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, and the applicant must be a citizen in good standing.
Lena Irelan Whittier Memorial
The Lena Irelan-Whittier Memorial Scholarship fund was created in remembrance of Lena Irelan-Whittier, who was who was Virgil’s mother. This scholarship honors students who choose to enter the sciences or education with their major.
First priority is given to a freshman with a declared major in mathematics or science, including pre-medicine and/or pre-veterinary medicine, followed by those with the intent to pursue careers in education or scientific research. Eligible applicants must have a 3.0 GPA.
Luke Oeltjenbruns Memorial Baseball Scholarship
This scholarship was created to benefit a member of the Northeastern baseball team. The baseball program selects the recipient of this scholarship each year.
Marcus R. McClanahan Memorial
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to either freshman or sophomore students that are First Generation college students from Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, or Wyoming.
Mark Achziger Golf Scholarship
Mark Achziger is a champion golf athlete and a supporter of Northeastern. This scholarship is designated to assist a Northeastern student-athlete who is a member of the college's golf team.
Marquerite Sherwin Donovan
This award of up to $8,000 will be awarded to a sophomore student majoring in Art. The recipient must demonstrate a financial need
Master Chorale Music
This award of $300-$600 will be awarded to a sophomore student majoring in Music.
Mary Johnson Linvill Trust
This $300-$800 scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman based on the discretion of the NJC Foundation Scholarship Committee.
McEndaffer Cattle Co. Scholarship
This $250 scholarship will be awarded to 16 students interested in agriculture.
Michael & Sandy Underwood
This $1,000 award will be made to a sophomore student that maintains a minimum 3.5 GPA. Recipient must be majoring in Agriculture Business, Farm and Ranch Management, or Agriculture Economics, with preference given in the order listed. Recipient will plan to transfer to a 4-year college after completing NJC.
NJC Classified Staff
This $750 scholarship is awarded to a full-time sophomore student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipient must be a resident of the local 5-county service area.
Northeast CO Bull Test Association & Great Western Beef Expo
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to either a freshman or sophomore student pursuing an agriculture degree or a career in beef production. Student must have a minimum 3.0 school GPA.
National Western Stock Show
NJC participates in the National Western Stock Show Scholarship program. Applicant must have participated in the National Western during the annual January Show. Recipients can be freshman or sophomores and must major in Agricultural Science, Rural Medicine, or Veterinary Medicine.
O'Connell- Towne
This scholarship was established in 1997 by Robert and Charlotte O'Connell. Applicants must be residents of Logan County and must possess a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. This award may be renewed for the sophomore year based on satisfactory academic performance.
Raymond Sauter
This scholarship is available to students who have demonstrably excelled in their academic endeavors. Financial need may be considered but is not mandatory, and documentation is not required, Applicants must be residents of Colorado
Rex & Doris Monahan Memorial Education T-PREP
This scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in an education major and studying to earn either an associate's or bachelor's degree in majors offered through the T-PREP program in collaboration with the University of Colorado Denver. This award will pay for all tuition and book costs, after all other grants and scholarships have applied. Recipients will receive this award for 2-years up through graduation from NJC, or for the duration of enrollment at NJC, whichever is less.
R. Don Hagemeier
This is a $300 scholarship awarded to a freshman student planning to major in cosmetology.
R. Don Hagemeier, Jr. Memorial
This is a $300 scholarship awarded to a freshman student planning to major in automotive or diesel technology.
Russ Johnson Music
This is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a full-time freshman or sophomore student active in the Northeastern Music program. Eligible applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Sheila R. Worley Athletic Transfer
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an NJC graduate transferring to a 4-year college. Scholarship funds will apply towards the transfer college. Eligible students must be participants of NJC athletics and be in good academic standing.
Suck it Up Scholarship in Memory of Rachael Emily Finley
This memorial scholarship was created by Doug and Joanne Finey in 2018. The scholarship was founded in the name of their daughter, Rachael Finley, who attended NJC and was pursuing a degree in zoology. She passed away unexpectedly and her parents are honoring her memory with this scholarship fund. The Fund aims to assist a student at NJC who is working toward their first degree such as A.A.
Thomas J. Guthrie Memorial
This $200 annual award is granted to a graduate of Brush High School attending Northeastern and majoring in agricultural business. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of both scholarship and need. This award is renewable with an acceptable cumulative GPA.
Tom L. Porter Memorial
This $500 scholarship is awarded to an NJC graduate that will transfer to Colorado State University. The recipient must be a resident of the local 5-county service area.
Towne Foundation
This scholarship was established in 1997 with a gift from the Towne Foundation. An annual award of $500 is made to a new freshman NJC student at the discretion of the scholarship committee.
Vincent Baseggio Agricultural
This award is $1,000/semester and can be renewed for up to 4 semesters max. Eligible students can be freshmen, sophomores, or transfer-in. Eligibility requirements include: graduate from a CO high school located outside of our local 5-county service area, or graduate from a KS, NE, or WY high school located within a 200-mile radius of Sterling. Must have a 2.5 high school or college GPA (based off most recent GPA), and attend full-time. To renew each term, the student must maintain full-time enrollment and earn a 2.5 term GPA or earn a 2.0 term GPA plus log 50 studying hours in the Monahan Learning Center. This award is last-dollar-in, and the funds cannot be refunded to the student.
Vision Scholarship
Eligibility requirements:
- Graduate from any Colorado high school outside of Northeastern's local 5-county service area, or graduate from either a Kansas, Nebraska, or Wyoming high school located within a 200-mile radius of Sterling, CO (Students graduated from the local service area counties of Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, & Yuma are eligible for the Hope Scholarship, not Vision)
- Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA after the 6th, 7th, or 8th semester of high school, or qualifying GPA from the transfer college or NJC (Most recent transcript is required)
- Students attending NJC directly after graduating high school, first-time students that took gap years (2 years max) after high school, transfer students, and NJC Sophomore students are eligible to apply (Sophomore students that previously earned Vision, but did not maintain eligibility, are no longer eligible)
- Attend Northeastern as a full-time student
- Completion of admission application, and issuance of a Student ID number
- Submission of applicant's qualifying transcript from high school, from transfer college, or from freshman year at NJC
Wellington Webb Human Investment Athletic
This scholarship is awarded to members of the men's and women's basketball teams. Eligible students will have a financial need and will prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of local and global communities and seek to uplift others. Recipients must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Wind Technician Green Street Scholars
This scholarship is up to $5,000 and will be awarded to a freshman or sophomore student enrolled in the Wind/Renewable Energy program. Both in-state and out-of-state students are eligible.
The application will require transcripts, resume, and essay questions.