NRCC Nursing Scholars

The Nursing Scholars program is not accepting new applications, but the program will remain available to the current level one and level two scholars. However, the NRCC Educational Foundation offers many other scholarships to assist eligible nursing students with educational expenses. For more information about available scholarships at NRCC and how to apply, visit the NRCC Foundation Scholarships Page.

Level Two Scholarships Provide:

Tuition and college fees for four semesters of required courses in the Nursing AAS Degree, including textbooks and required fees.

Level Two Scholarship Requirements:

Students Must:

• Have received a level one scholarship.
• Have completed the five prerequisite courses with a grade of “B” or better by high school graduation.
• Complete a FAFSA application.
• Complete an ACCE application and meet all ACCE requirements.
• Complete the Associate Degree Nursing Application and meet all Nursing AAS Degree admissions requirements.
• Be offered admission and accepted the Nursing AAS Degree Program.
• Be offered admission and accepted into the ACCE Program.
• Complete the level two scholarship application.

2024 Level Two Scholarship Deadlines

Date	Information
January 8	Nursing Scholar Level Two scholarship application link emailed to current level one scholars via NRCC email
February 1	ACCE Application Deadline – ACCE application must be received by midnight. The application will close after this and will not be accessible.
February 15	FAFSA Deadline for ACCE Applicants - NRCC code MUST be listed (financial aid information is only communicated through the NRCC student message center in SIS. Please contact your High School Career Coach or our help desk if you need assistance accessing your NRCC account).
March 15	FAFSA To-Do List Deadline for ACCE Applicants (All items must be completed and received by NRCC). Proof of Residency (coordinated by locality).
March 29	Level two scholarship application due.
April 1	ACCE Award Notifications sent via the emails provided.
April 10	ACCE Student Acceptance Deadline - Only respond to one email.
April 24	Nursing Scholar Level Two award notifications sent via NRCC email.
May 1	Accept the Nursing Scholars level two award.

Selection Process:

Nursing Scholars will be selected by an appointed committee comprised of NRCC faculty and staff. Membership of the committee is confidential. Every effort will be made to have one Scholar per service region city/county. All decisions made by the committee are final.