Crazy question, huh? Unless your circle of friends includes people with names like Gates, Zuckerberg, and LeBron, you absolutely need money--and probably the more the better. With the cost of just about everything (including, alas, college tuition) going up, it's a rare person who can say no to dollars.
That's why you need to check out the MANY scholarships available to NCC students each year. Given the more than 150 scholarships begging to be awarded, chances are there's one for you.
In case you're wondering: You don't need to be a straight A student to receive a scholarship at Nassau. While good grades are always a plus, students with respectable academic records (but not necessarily a perfect GPA) can still be in the running for an award. A student with decent grades who's been active in campus life (clubs, sports, or campus service), for example, can qualify for a scholarship. So can students who are enrolled in specific academic programs or who have specific career interests. There are also scholarships for military veterans enrolled at NCC, part-time students, residents of Nassau County, students who are active in their communities, and students who are heading for a four-year college after Nassau. The list of possibilities is practically endless.
Awards range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Some scholarships are based on financial need, but most are awarded just on qualifications. There are no limits on the number of scholarships you can apply for or receive. So you could walk away with several awards--money you can use to cover next semester's textbooks, next year's tuition, or some other expense.
Winning a scholarship won't put you on easy street, but you'll definitely be better off with a scholarship than without one. Besides, being awarded a scholarship is an honor--a recognition of your good work, in and out of the classroom. It's something to be proud of, and of course, something to put on a college application or a resume.
Most scholarship applications are due in early to mid March, which means that the deadline is rapidly approaching. But you've still time to see what's available http://www.ncc.edu/aboutncc/givetoncc/scholarships/ and still time to apply (most applications must be filed online).
So don't delay. Somebody's going to receive each of the awards listed on the NCC Scholarships page. Somebody's going to be a few dollars richer as a result, and somebody's going to have his or her work at NCC acknowledged.
Why shouldn't you be that somebody?
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