NSCC need and merit-based scholarships
Since 1985, the NSCC Foundation Scholarship Program has been supporting current and incoming students with scholarship awards. Awardees are selected from a pool of eligible applicants by an internal review committee and matched to scholarships through a streamlined process. This committee includes faculty, staff (current and retired), and members of the NSCC Foundation Board of Directors. Eligible students will receive an email invitation to complete the online application. Some scholarships are renewable for multiple semesters, depending on student performance. A limited number of scholarships are also available through a competitive application and selection process to graduating NSCC students and alumni for the continuation of their education at four-year institutions.
Important Dates
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Application Open: March 1
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Current Students: Application due April 15 / Award notifications are finalized in May
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New Students: Application due July 1st / Award notifications are finalized in late July
Scholarships Information
Expand AllCollapse AllNorth Shore Community College offers a wide range of scholarships to support current students. Eligible students will receive an email invitation to complete the online application. By submitting the online application, students are automatically considered for multiple scholarships based on their qualifications. Applications must be received by April 15. Award notifications are finalized in May.
Eligibility includes:
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New Spring students enrolled in 6 or more credits.
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Continuing students with 6 earned credits from a prior term and a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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ESL students with 3 earned ESL credits from a prior term.
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Adult Basic Education students working on a GED.
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Past or current NSCC graduates for alumni scholarships.
If you believe you meet these criteria but have not received an email invitation to complete the online application, please contact nsccscholarships@northshore.edu.
North Shore Community College offers a wide range of scholarships to support new students enrolling in six or more credits for the Fall term. Eligible students will receive an email invitation to complete the online application. By submitting the online application, students are automatically considered for multiple scholarships based on their qualifications. Applications must be received by July 1st. Award notifications are finalized in late July.
Eligibility includes:
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Incoming Fall students with a minimum high school GPA of 2.8 or equivalent GED credentials, planning to enroll in at least 6 credits for the Fall semester.
If you believe you meet this criteria but have not received an email invitation to complete the online application, please contact nsccscholarships@northshore.edu.
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Play VideoFrequently Asked Questions
Expand AllCollapse AllNorth Shore Community College (NSCC) offers a wide range of scholarships to support current and new students. Eligible students who meet the criteria for a scholarship are identified and invited to submit the online application. By completing a single online application, students are automatically considered for multiple scholarships based on their qualifications.
Eligibility for continuing students includes:
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Continuing students with 6 earned credits from a prior term and a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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ESL students with 3 earned ESL credits from a prior term.
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Adult Basic Education students working on a GED.
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Past or current NSCC graduates for alumni scholarships.
Eligibility for new students includes:
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Incoming Fall students with a minimum high school GPA of 2.8 or equivalent GED credentials, planning to enroll in at least 6 credits for the Fall semester.
If you believe you meet these criteria but have not received an email invitation to complete the online application, please contact nsccscholarships@northshore.edu.
If you’re unable to log in, you may not currently meet the criteria for a scholarship.
Eligibility for continuing students includes:
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Continuing students with 6 earned credits from a prior term and a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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ESL students with 3 earned ESL credits from a prior term.
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Adult Basic Education students working on a GED.
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Past or current NSCC graduates for alumni scholarships.
Eligibility for new students includes:
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Incoming Fall students with a minimum high school GPA of 2.8 or equivalent GED credentials, planning to enroll in at least 6 credits for the Fall semester.
If you believe you meet these criteria but have not received an email invitation to complete the online application, please contact nsccscholarships@northshore.edu.
Recommendations can come from:
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Current or past NSCC faculty or staff
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Employers
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Community Members
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Mentors
Tips for requesting a recommendation:
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Ask well in advance.
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Follow up on your request.
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Check your application to ensure the recommendation letter has been completed.
NOTE: Recommendations from family members and friends are not acceptable.
Helpful resources:
Yes. The primary scholarship application requires a personal statement of no more than 500 words. This is your chance to highlight:
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Personal and academic accomplishments.
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Career goals.
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Relevant financial information.
Some scholarships may also require additional essays (max 500 words each) on topics such as:
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Community service experience and lessons learned.
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Leadership roles in school or the community.
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A life-changing event.
Essay resources:
Need help with your essay?
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Schedule an appointment with the Tutoring Center.
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Assistance is also available through the TRIO Center for eligible students.
The system automatically matches you to scholarships based on your application responses and student data. If additional requirements (e.g., essays) are needed, you’ll be notified during the application process.
No, your progress is saved after each login. However, currently enrolled students must complete the application by April 15. We recommend completing it early to address any issues before the deadline.
Ensure all sections are marked as “Completed” in the progress tracker on the left-hand side of the application. When all are marked as “Completed” you will be able to submit.
Scholarships are matched based on eligibility criteria, your application responses, and system data. If you believe you qualify for a specific scholarship but don’t see a match, contact nsccscholarships@northshore.edu for a review.
Typically, applicants are awarded one scholarship to maximize support for as many students as possible.
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Continuing students: Notifications are finalized in May.
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New students: Notifications are finalized in late July.
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Most scholarships are divided between Fall and Spring semesters.
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Scholarships of $750 are applied fully to the Fall term.
Some scholarships are renewable for multiple semesters. If a scholarship is renewable, recipients will be informed and must meet specific conditions to continue to receive funding.
Contact the Scholarship Team at nsccscholarships@northshore.edu to discuss your situation and determine if your scholarship remains valid.
Yes. Scholarship recipients are required to:
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Write and submit a thank-you note to the donor(s).
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Participate in the NSCC Foundation Scholarship Awards Celebration in September.
Contact Us
If you have a question please email or call the Scholarship Team. You can also reference our Frequently Asked Questions.
Email: nsccscholarships@northshore.edu
Phone: 978-739-5502
The NSCC Foundation, Inc., is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization that is fiscally separate from the College and organized under the laws of Massachusetts.
