Our Opportunities

The General Application for 2023-2024 year is open, the 2023-2024 application is for Fall 2023 – Summer 2024 scholarships.


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
$1,000.00 Helen Riordan Memorial Scholarship
The Helen Riordan Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Northwestern...
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1000-3000 Home Builders Scholarship
The Home Builders Scholarship is for students selected by the Home...
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Varies Imogene & Harold Wise Scholarship
The Imogene & Harold Wise Scholarship is awarded to Northwestern...
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Varies James G. Thero Scholarship
The James G. Thero Scholarship is awarded to female students in any...
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Varies James L Spenceley Math Scholarship
The James L Spenceley Math Scholarship is awarded to students in the...
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Varies James P. DeLapa Culinary Scholarship
The James P. DeLapa Culinary Scholarship is awarded to students in the...
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$2,000.00 Jane M. & Chester R. Jones Scholarship Fund
The Jane M. and Chester R. Jones Scholarship Fund is awarded to students...
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Varies Janet and Ronald Jackson Nursing Scholarship
The Jackson Nursing Scholarship is awarded to students in any Nursing...
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Varies Jerry McCarthy Memorial Scholarship
The Jerry McCarthy Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Northwestern...
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Varies Joanne R. Baur Scholarship
The Joanne R. Baur Scholarship is awarded to students in the Education...
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Varies John & Jane Norton Scholarship
The Jane and John Norton Scholarship is awarded to students in the...
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1,000 Joseph H. Rogers Science - Mathematics Scholarship
The Joseph H. Rogers Science-Mathematics Scholarship is awarded to a...
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Varies Kristine Sue Boike Memorial Scholarship
The Kristine Sue Boike Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students in...
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Varies Lobdell Restaurants Scholarship
The Lobdell Restaurants Scholarship is awarded to students who are...
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2,500 Lobdell Teaching Restaurant Scholarship
The first-year students who are selected for the Lobdell Teaching...
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Varies Margaret A. Stace Memorial Scholarship
The Margaret A. Stace Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Northwestern...
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1,000 Martin M. Easling Engineering Scholarship
The Martin M. Easling Engineering Scholarship is awarded to students in...
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$1,000.00 Matson Leadership Diversity Scholarship
The Matson Leadership Diversity Scholarship is for Maritime Cadets who...
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Varies Molly Jean Spenceley Memorial Scholarship
In the bequest of long time faculty member James Spenceley and in honor...
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Varies Monon Dunn Scholarship
The Monon Dunn Scholarship is awarded to students in any program of...
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$500.00 Peggy A. Pronger Nursing Scholarship
The Peggy A. Pronger Nursing Scholarship is awarded to students in the...
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$500.00 R M Young Company Technical Scholarship
The R M Young Company, a local technical instrument manufacturer, wishes...
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1,000 Ralph E. & Eva B. Wynkoop Scholarship Fund
The Ralph E. and Eva B. Wynkoop Scholarship is awarded to Northwestern...
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1,000 Raymond and Julie Dean Scholarship
The Raymond and Julie Dean scholarship is awarded to a student in the...
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Varies Robert and Grace Rudd Physical Science and Engineering Scholarship
The Bob and Grace Rudd Physical Science and Engineering Scholarship is...
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Varies Ruth & Clifford Foster Scholarship
The Ruth and Clifford Foster Scholarship is awarded to students in the...
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Varies Schmuckal Oil Company Scholarship
The Schmuckal Oil Company Scholarship was established primarily to...
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Varies Senator George & Clara McManus Scholarship
The Senator George & Clara McManus Scholarship is awarded to students in...
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Varies Start Strong Scholarship
The Start Strong Scholarship is for students in their first semester of...
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Varies Tapawingo Scholarship
The Tapawingo Scholarship is awarded to students in the Culinary Art...
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$1,000.00 Taste of Success Career Tech Scholarship - NMC Service Area
The Taste of Success Career Tech Center Scholarship – NMC Service Area...
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$1,500.00 Taste of Success Career Tech Scholarship - outside of NMC Service Area
The Taste of Success Career Tech Center Scholarship – outside of NMC...
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Varies Taste of Success Scholarship
The Taste of Success Scholarship is awarded to students in the Culinary...
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$1,000.00 Taste of Success Workforce Culinary Scholarship
Taste of Success Workforce Culinary Scholarship is for students in the...
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Varies TBA Credit Union Scholarship
The TBA Credit Union Scholarship is awarded to Northwestern Michigan...
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Varies The Staff Sergeant Drew Kostic Veterans’ Scholarship
The Staff Sergeant Drew Kostic Veterans’ Scholarship provides financial...
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$0.00 Thomas C. Paron Family Scholarship
Thomas C. Paron Family Scholarship is awarded to students in the Great...
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Varies Thompson Carless Scholarship
The Thompson Charles Scholarship is awarded to Northwestern Michigan...
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Varies Traverse City Exchange Club Scholarship
The Traverse City Exchange Club Scholarship is awarded to Northwestern...
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Varies Traverse City Women's Club Endowment Scholarship
The Traverse City Woman’s Club Endowment Scholarship is awarded to a...
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$1,000.00 Velma M. Caldwell Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Velma M. Caldwell Memorial Nursing Scholarship is for students in...
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$500.00 Victory Lap Scholarship
The Victory Lap Scholarship is for students completing their degree in...
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1,000 Walter and Patricia Ross Music Scholarship
The Walt & Pat Ross Music Scholarship is awarded to students in the...
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Varies William Cunningham Memorial Scholarship
The William J. Cunningham Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship in...
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