Our Opportunities

The General Application for 2021-2022 year is open, which includes opportunities for Spring/Summer 2021 and Fall 2021/Spring 2022.

NMC awards over $1.4 million a year in a wide variety of scholarships (based on financial need, academic performance, and interests/experiences). All students have a chance to be awarded a scholarship. To be considered, you will need to submit a General Application. In addition, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based scholarships.

Please sign in and complete a General Application. Submit it, then check back the next day and periodically to see what scholarships you are matched to. There may be additional steps needed for some scholarships.

For additional opportunities outside of NMC, click the “Opportunities” tab and select “External”.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
Varies	Economic Club of Traverse City Scholarship The Economic Club of Traverse City is pleased to offer educational opportunities to students pursuing a General Business Degree. Qualifications... The Economic Club of Traverse City is pleased to offer educational... Deadline: 03/08/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/08/2021
Varies	KKH Student Experience Abroad Scholarship The KKH Student Experience Abroad Scholarship is awarded to students participating in an international activity or to assist international... The KKH Student Experience Abroad Scholarship is awarded to students... Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline05/01/2021
2,500	Lobdell Teaching Restaurant Scholarship The first-year students who are selected for the Lobdell Teaching Restaurant Scholarship will receive a generous one year award, renewable for a... The first-year students who are selected for the Lobdell Teaching... Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: 2,500	Deadline05/01/2021
4,000	Northwestern Michigan College Founders Scholarship Northwestern Michigan College’s emphasis on excellence begins with the identification of area high school seniors who have demonstrated high... Northwestern Michigan College’s emphasis on excellence begins with the... Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: 4,000	Deadline05/01/2021
Varies	Northwestern Michigan College Presidential Scholarship Northwestern Michigan College’s “Emphasis on Excellence” begins with the identification of area high school seniors who have demonstrated high... Northwestern Michigan College’s “Emphasis on Excellence” begins with the... Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline05/01/2021
$500.00	The Jaquish Journalism Scholarship The Jaquish Journalism Scholarship is awarded to a staff member of the Northwestern Michigan College newspaper regardless of program of study,... The Jaquish Journalism Scholarship is awarded to a staff member of the... Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: $500.00	Deadline05/01/2021
$400.00	Williams Engineering Scholarship The Williams Engineering Scholarship is awarded to a Great Lakes Maritime senior in their last year. The award is to help defray the cost of... The Williams Engineering Scholarship is awarded to a Great Lakes... Deadline: 05/01/2021 Award: $400.00	Deadline05/01/2021
Varies	Art & Mary Schmuckal Endowment Scholarship Thanks to a generous endowment from Art and Mary Schmuckal, Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) is pleased to offer educational opportunities to... Thanks to a generous endowment from Art and Mary Schmuckal, Northwestern... Deadline: 06/30/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/30/2021
Varies	Daniel and Debra Edson Scholarship The Daniel and Debra Edson Scholarship was established to assist learning disabled students who were previously enrolled at TBAISD. To qualify for... The Daniel and Debra Edson Scholarship was established to assist... Deadline: 06/30/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/30/2021
Varies	NMC General Scholarships The Northwestern Michigan College General Scholarship is awarded to students in any program of study. Qualifications include: - a cumulative GPA... The Northwestern Michigan College General Scholarship is awarded to... Deadline: 06/30/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/30/2021
Varies	Richard Bracken Engstrom Scholarship The Richard Bracken Engstrom Scholarship is awarded to students in any program of study. To qualify for this award, recipients must: - be a... The Richard Bracken Engstrom Scholarship is awarded to students in any... Deadline: 06/30/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/30/2021
Varies	Student Government Association Child Care Scholarship The Student Government Association Child Care Scholarship is awarded to students with child care expenses. To qualify for this award, recipients... The Student Government Association Child Care Scholarship is awarded to... Deadline: 06/30/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline06/30/2021
$500.00	Health Occupations Merit Scholarship - Dental Deadline: 11/01/2021 Award: $500.00	Deadline11/01/2021
Varies	Sergeant Dennis Finch Memorial Scholarship Fund The Sergeant Dennis Finch Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded to students in the Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement program. This scholarship is... The Sergeant Dennis Finch Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded to... Deadline: 11/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline11/01/2021
$1,000	50th Anniversary Scholarship The 50th Anniversary Scholarship was established in celebration of Northwestern Michigan Colleges’ 50th Anniversary in 2001. To qualify for this... The 50th Anniversary Scholarship was established in celebration of... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline12/10/2021
1,000	Adamson Engineering and Automotive Technology Scholarship As a tribute to the auto industry, Mr. Adamson established the Adamson Engineering and Automotive Technology Scholarship. Mr. Adamson did so to... As a tribute to the auto industry, Mr. Adamson established the Adamson... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: 1,000	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Alice Drulard Nursing Memorial Scholarship In honor of Alice Drulard, her son and daughter have established the Alice Drulard Nursing Scholarship. To qualify for this award, recipients... In honor of Alice Drulard, her son and daughter have established the... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Allen & Marjorie Pifer Family Scholarship Endowment The Allen and Marjorie Pifer Family Scholarship Endowment is awarded to students in any program of study to honor Allen and Marjorie’s endless... The Allen and Marjorie Pifer Family Scholarship Endowment is awarded to... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	American Proficiency Institute Pre-Med Scholarship The American Proficiency Scholarship is awarded to students in the Pre-Medical program. To qualify for this award, recipients must: - be enrolled... The American Proficiency Scholarship is awarded to students in the... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Ann Rogers Family Scholarship for Environmental Studies The Ann Rogers Family Scholarship for Environmental Studies is awarded to a student with a passion for the environment in any program of study. To... The Ann Rogers Family Scholarship for Environmental Studies is awarded... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Arms & Cole - Brad McNamara Memorial Scholarship The Arms and Cole/Brad McNamara Memorial is awarded to student in the HVAC program. No residency, GPA, or enrollment status requirements. The Arms and Cole/Brad McNamara Memorial is awarded to student in the... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Art & Mary Schmuckal Endowment Scholarship Thanks to a generous endowment from Art and Mary Schmuckal, Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) is pleased to offer educational opportunities to... Thanks to a generous endowment from Art and Mary Schmuckal, Northwestern... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Becky D. Kelly Scholarship The Becky D. Kelly Scholarship is awarded to students in any program of study. To qualify for this award, recipients must: - be a resident of the... The Becky D. Kelly Scholarship is awarded to students in any program of... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
$500.00	Benzie Women's History Project Scholarship The Benzie Area Women’s History Project Scholarship is awarded to Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) students. Qualifications for this award... The Benzie Area Women’s History Project Scholarship is awarded to... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: $500.00	Deadline12/10/2021
$0.00	Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan Scholarship The Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan Scholarship is for students pursuing coursework with an engineering technology or construction trade... The Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan Scholarship is for students... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: $0.00	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Catherine Strom Schmidt Zonta II Scholarship The Catherine Strom Schmidt Zonta II Scholarship is awarded to female Northwestern Michigan College students in the AAS Business Administration... The Catherine Strom Schmidt Zonta II Scholarship is awarded to female... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Charles R. Sole Memorial Scholarship Fund The Charles R. Sole Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students in the Aviation program. To qualify for this award, recipients must: - be enrolled... The Charles R. Sole Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students in the... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
$1,000	Chef Fred and Linda Laughlin Scholarship The Chef Fred and Linda Laughlin Scholarship was established to benefit a Great Lakes Culinary Institute student. The Chef Fred and Linda Laughlin Scholarship was established to benefit... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline12/10/2021
$500.00	Chuck & Barb Benson Scholarship The Chuck and Barb Benson Scholarship is awarded to any NMC student with preference given to any rugby football club player. To qualify for this... The Chuck and Barb Benson Scholarship is awarded to any NMC student with... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: $500.00	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Cindy Warner Endowed Scholarship The Cindy Warner Endowed Scholarship is awarded to students who are currently or were previously incarcerated and/or in the Culinary program. To... The Cindy Warner Endowed Scholarship is awarded to students who are... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
1,000	Clare & Luella McPhall Memorial Scholarship The Clare and Luella McPhall Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) students in the Maritime or Freshwater... The Clare and Luella McPhall Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: 1,000	Deadline12/10/2021
1,000	Cone Drive Operations Scholarship Cone Drive Operations, a world leader in double-enveloping worm gear technology, which delivers drive solutions with the highest torque and shock... Cone Drive Operations, a world leader in double-enveloping worm gear... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: 1,000	Deadline12/10/2021
$1,000	D & W Mechanical Scholarship Terry Dudley and Maurice White in 1986 established D&W Mechanical in Traverse City, Michigan. D&W Mechanical provides a wide range of mechanical... Terry Dudley and Maurice White in 1986 established D&W Mechanical in... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	D. Jerome & Margery C. Slack Scholarship The D. Jerome & Margery C. Slack Scholarship is awarded to students in the Education program. To qualify for this award, recipients must: - be... The D. Jerome & Margery C. Slack Scholarship is awarded to students in... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Daniel and Debra Edson Scholarship The Daniel and Debra Edson Scholarship was established to assist learning disabled students who were previously enrolled at a school (including... The Daniel and Debra Edson Scholarship was established to assist... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Dennis And Barbara Fedorinchik Family and Hallmark Construction, Inc. Scholarship The Dennis and Barbara Fedorinchik Family and Hallmark Construction, Inc. Scholarship is awarded to students in a Construction Technology program... The Dennis and Barbara Fedorinchik Family and Hallmark Construction,... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
$500.00	Dickinson Upward Bound Scholarship The Dickinson Upward Bound Scholarship is awarded to a Commitment Scholarship student in any program of study. Qualifications include: - a... The Dickinson Upward Bound Scholarship is awarded to a Commitment... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: $500.00	Deadline12/10/2021
$250.00	Don Agosa Scholarship Fund The Don Agosa Scholarship Fund is awarded to students in any program of study. To qualify for this award, recipients must: - be a Michigan... The Don Agosa Scholarship Fund is awarded to students in any program of... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: $250.00	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Dorothy Helms Memorial Scholarship The Dorothy Helms Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students in the Pre-Med, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Practical Nursing (PN), or Dental... The Dorothy Helms Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students in the... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Dorothy Stoel Scholarship The Dorothy Stoel Scholarship is awarded to students in any program of study. To qualify for this award, recipients must: - be enrolled in 1 or... The Dorothy Stoel Scholarship is awarded to students in any program of... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
$500.00	Dr. Travis N & Lucile M Olson Endowed Scholarship The Dr. Travis N. and Lucile M. Olson Endowed Scholarship is awarded to Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) students in any program of study. To... The Dr. Travis N. and Lucile M. Olson Endowed Scholarship is awarded to... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: $500.00	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Earl Hathaway Nursing Grant The Earl Hathaway Nursing Grant is awarded to sophomore students (earned 30 or more credits) in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) or Practical... The Earl Hathaway Nursing Grant is awarded to sophomore students (earned... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Elks Lodge Endowment (BPOE #323) Scholarship The Elks Lodge Endowment (BPOE #323) Scholarship is awarded to Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) students in any program of study. To qualify for... The Elks Lodge Endowment (BPOE #323) Scholarship is awarded to... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
$500.00	Eric & Hettie Molvang Scholarship The Hettie Molvang Nursing Scholarship is awarded to second year (earned 30 or more cumulative credits) student in the Nursing or Maritime... The Hettie Molvang Nursing Scholarship is awarded to second year (earned... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: $500.00	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Erich Blough Scholarship The Eric Blough Endowment Scholarship is awarded to students in the Communications & Speech, Information Technology, or Psychology... The Eric Blough Endowment Scholarship is awarded to students in the... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Ernest & Donna Rae Gaunt Scholarship The Ernest & Donna Raegaunt Scholarship is awarded to students in the Accounting or Business program. To qualify for this award, recipients must: -... The Ernest & Donna Raegaunt Scholarship is awarded to students in the... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Evelyn Rogers Moynihan Scholarship The Evelyn Rogers Moynihan Scholarship is awarded to Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) female students in any program of study. To qualify for... The Evelyn Rogers Moynihan Scholarship is awarded to Northwestern... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
1,000	Ferguson-Osterlin Health Scholarship The Ferguson-Osterlin Health Scholarship is awarded to students in the Pre-Med, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Practical Nursing (PN), or any... The Ferguson-Osterlin Health Scholarship is awarded to students in the... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: 1,000	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Fisher Business Scholarship The Fisher Business Scholarship is awarded to students in any Business program. To qualify for this award, recipients must complete the Free... The Fisher Business Scholarship is awarded to students in any Business... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021
Varies	Fisher Nursing Scholarship The Fisher Nursing Scholarship is awarded to students in any Nursing program. To qualify for this award, recipients must: - Complete the Free... The Fisher Nursing Scholarship is awarded to students in any Nursing... Deadline: 12/10/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline12/10/2021

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