Scholarship Opportunity

NPC Friends & Family Leg Up Scholarship

Offered by NPC Friends & Family

Need-based single-semester NPC award for students with written confirmation that they are not eligible for Pell.

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

  • NPC student with financial need and current written NPC Financial Aid proof of Pell ineligibility.
  • Meet shared NPC Friends & Family criteria and any fund-specific academic requirements.

Requirements

  • NPC degree plan, FAFSA/financial-aid file, good financial standing, normally six award-semester credits and at least 2.0 GPA; verify fund-specific higher GPA or other conditions.
  • Provide the requested financial evidence, transcript/degree plan and four short answers of 50–150 words each.
  • Shared application deadline November 12, 2026 at noon MST. Single-semester award; future reapplication is not guaranteed renewal.
  • Upload the current Pell-ineligibility/denial letter in place of FAFSA Submission Summary; lack of Pell does not remove the FAFSA process.
  • If unable to complete FAFSA for circumstances beyond your control, contact NPC Friends & Family before applying.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete NPC Friends & Family's shared AwardSpring application and matched tasks.
  2. 2Submit FAFSA before applying and complete all requirements before November 12 at noon MST.

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