Board of Directors Scholarship
Criteria
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First quarter status
High school graduate
High school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above
Achieve scores of 84 or higher in reading, 77 or higher in writing, and 43 or higher in Mathematics on
the College’s COMPASS placement test
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Must enroll full-time in an associate in applied science degree program at Northwestern College or
take the maximum credits allowed according to the admission requirements
Award
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$4,800 total ($800 each quarter for a maximum of six quarters)
Requirements
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Submit completed application
Meet all admission requirements and be granted admission to Northwestern College
Maintain continuous full-time status in declared major each quarter
Maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average
Have no outstanding debt to the College
Copy of COMPASS scores
Conditions
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Northwestern College scholarships are not redeemable for cash, are nontransferable, and can only be
applied to tuition.
How to Apply
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Submit your signed, completed application form to the Admissions Department with the following
documents attached. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Copy of high school transcript showing cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above
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Copy of COMPASS scores
Deadline:
One week before classes begin each quarter
Sept. 2015
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Board of Directors Scholarship
The Northwestern College Board of Directors Scholarship is a merit program based on a student’s high school grade point
average and Northwestern College placement test scores. Eligible students are those who have/had a cumulative grade point
average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale and receive an 84 or above on the reading section, a 43 or above on the math section,
and a 77 or above on the writing section of the College’s COMPASS placement test. Students who qualify are eligible to receive
a $4,800 tuition scholarship, distributed at the rate of $800 per quarter.
Applicants are required to submit this application form with copies of their high school transcript and COMPASS scores. All
entries remain the property of Northwestern College and will not be returned.
All scholarships are nontransferable and must be used in conjunction with an associate in applied science degree program.
Quarterly application to tuition is automatic as long as a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, continuous enrollment, and fulltime status in the declared major are maintained, and there is no outstanding debt to the College. The Board of Directors
Scholarship may not be combined with any other Northwestern College scholarship. This scholarship may not be combined
with Northwestern College employee benefits.
Deadline:
One week before classes begin each quarter
APPLICATION
Name:
Phone:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Email:
Name of High School:
Graduation Date (or expected date):
Admissions Representative:
Student ID#:
Student Signature:
Date:
Submit this completed application form and required documentation to the Admissions Department. Incomplete applications will not
be considered. Contact the Admissions Department for specific deadline dates.
FOR SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Received by deadline:
Full-time or max hours in AAS degree program:
H.S. cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher:
Signature:
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COMPASS scores attached:
Yes
n No
Scores on essay exceeds minimum:
Scholarship awarded:
Yes
Yes
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Date:
Sept. 2015