NSEDC Scholarship Program

NSEDC's robust scholarship program supports member community residents in pursuing higher education and career development.

Eligibility:

• Residents of NSEDC member communities
• Students pursuing higher education
• Full-time students eligible for maximum annual awards

Award Amounts:

• $2,500 per semester (as of 2015)
• Up to $7,500 per year for full-time students attending spring, summer, and fall semesters

Funding History:

• Program began in 1992 with $30,000 initial allocation
• By end of 2013: $6.5 million awarded
• By end of 2014: $7.4 million awarded
• 2014: 276 students received scholarships totaling nearly $800,000
• 2013: 382 scholarships awarded for nearly $722,000
• Program on track to exceed $8 million by end of 2015

Program Increases:

• 2000: Increased to $1,000 per semester
• 2007-2013: $2,000 per semester
• 2013: Increased to $2,250 per semester
• 2015: Increased to $2,500 per semester

Program Mission:

• Supports residents pursuing careers as teachers, pilots, lawyers, mechanics, and other professions
• Addresses tuition inflation and college cost increases
• Cultivates educated workforce with in-region expertise

Contact:

• EET Director Jerry Ivanoff
• Phone: (800) 385-3190
• Website: www.nsedc.com/eet

Application Process

1. Contact: EET Director Jerry Ivanoff at (800) 385-3190
2. Visit: www.nsedc.com/eet for application information and materials
3. Application: Submit required documentation for scholarship consideration

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be resident of NSEDC member community
• Must be pursuing higher education at accredited institution
• Full-time enrollment recommended for maximum award

Award Distribution

• Scholarships paid per semester
• Up to $7,500 annually for full-time students (spring, summer, fall)
• Recipients may reapply annually