By RYAN SKAITH
The North Central Missouri College Foundation has officially opened its General Scholarship Application for the upcoming 2026–2027 academic year.
Students planning to enroll full-time for the Fall 2026 semester are encouraged to submit their applications through the NCMC website. To receive priority consideration, applicants must submit their materials by Wed., April 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
The foundation has a proven track record of easing the financial burden of higher education. During the previous 2025–2026 academic year, the NCMC Foundation awarded more than $360,000 to over 365 students. These scholarships are made possible by generous donors who are dedicated to making college more accessible for everyone.
The online application is designed for simplicity. By completing just one general application, incoming, returning, and transfer students are automatically matched with every scholarship for which they qualify. Selection criteria vary across different awards but generally include:
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
- Specific career programs or fields of study
- A required personal essay
Students can apply directly at ncmissouri.edu/foundation/scholarship/. Please note that eligibility requires full-time enrollment at any NCMC campus or through their online programs.
Those selected are also invited to attend the annual scholarship reception held each October to celebrate their achievements and connect with the foundation. For any questions regarding the process, contact Kristi Varner, Scholarship Coordinator, at (660) 357-6321 or kvarner@pirates.ncmissouri.edu.