Nunez Community College Announces Scholarship Opportunities for 2017 – 2018 Academic Year

Applications Are Currently Being Accepted for Over Ten Thousand Dollars in Scholarships

Nunez Community College is currently accepting applications for scholarships for the 2017 – 2018 academic year. Scholarships are available to first-time freshmen, transfer, returning, and continuing students. Some scholarships are discipline specific, for students in particular majors. Other scholarships are available to any Nunez student.

“We are fortunate to have the support of the Nunez Community College Foundation, industry partners, and individuals. The generosity of this community enables the College to provide direct support to students in the form of scholarships,” said Chancellor Tommy Warner.

Many scholarships are renewable for multiple semesters if awardees maintain their eligibility. Scholarships totaling $10,500.00 will be awarded for the Fall 2017 semester at Nunez Community College as follows:

  • Chancellor’s Scholarship, $1,000.00 (2 awards): first-time freshmen, 2.5 GPA, 17 ACT Composite. Renewable for up to four semesters if eligibility is maintained. Applications due April 20, 2017.
  • Phillips 66 PTEC Scholarship, $500.00 (1 award): first-time freshmen, 3.0 GPA, Industrial Technology major. Renewable for up to four semesters if eligibility is maintained. Applications due April 20, 2017.
  • Nunez Foundation Scholarship, $750.00 (4 awards): all students may apply, 2.5 GPA or HiSET 45. Renewable for up to two semesters if eligibility is maintained. Applications due June 30, 2017.
  • Nunez Academic Scholarship, $1,000.00 (2 awards): continuing, returning, or transfer students, 3.0 GPA. Renewable for up to four semesters if eligibility is maintained. Applications due June 30, 2017.
  • Ace Vending Dean’s List Scholarship, $500.00 (1 award): continuing student, Dean’s List honoree – 3.5 GPA. This is a one-time award. Applications due June 30, 2017.
  • St. Bernard Kiwanis Scholarship, $1,500.00 (1 award): all students may apply, 2.0 GPA, St. Bernard Parish resident. Renewable for up to two semesters if eligibility is maintained. Applications due June 30, 2017.
  • Lawrence J. Randazzo Culinary Scholarship, $500.00 (2 awards): all student types, St. Bernard Parish resident, culinary arts or related major. Renewable for up to two semesters if eligibility is maintained. Applications due June 30, 2017.

Recipients will be selected based on the eligibility criteria by the Nunez Scholarship Committee. Scholarship applications should be submitted online at https://nunez.awardspring.com/. Additional information about institutional scholarships awarded by Nunez Community College is available at www.nunez.edu/scholarship-opportunities. Questions about scholarships can be directed to Brittney Barras, director of admissions and dual enrollment, at scholarships@nunez.edu.

Nunez Community College is an open-enrollment comprehensive community college offering over 30 academic and technical programs. 8-week Fast Lane 2 courses begin March 15, complete a full college class in half the time! Visit www.nunez.edu or call (504) 278-6467 to apply and enroll.

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