Scholarship Opportunity

NPC Jeanne Swarthout, Ph.D. Presidential Excellence Scholarship

Offered by NPC Friends & Family

Single-semester Northland Pioneer College award honoring former president Dr. Jeanne Swarthout and her service to education.

Minimum GPA2.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Student, High School Senior, GED Graduate

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Spring 2027 — closes November 12, 2026 at noon MST

OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineNovember 12, 2026

Eligibility

  • Meet NPC Friends & Family general eligibility and the current matched fund criteria.

Requirements

  • Degree plan, completed FAFSA/aid file and good financial standing; generally six credits and at least 2.0 GPA, with any higher fund requirement confirmed in AwardSpring.
  • Provide transcript or degree plan, financial evidence and four short answers of 50–150 words; complete any matched tasks.
  • Single-semester award. Shared Spring 2027 intake closes November 12, 2026 at noon MST.

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit FAFSA first, then complete the Friends & Family AwardSpring general application.
  2. 2Check the dashboard for matched fund tasks and submit before noon MST on the deadline.

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