NCTC FOUNDATION
NCTC FOUNDATION & COMMUNITY ESTABLISHES
CHARLES DRAPER
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The NCTC Foundation and community members establish this scholarship to honor a remarkable individual who made an enduring impact on both our college and our community—Charles Draper. Charles, who passed away in December, leaves behind a legacy defined by selflessness, dedication, and a lifelong commitment to helping others.
Charles was not only an avid Red Raider fan but also a proud alumnus who ran track, served as team captain, and was an active member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He earned his BBA degree, laying the foundation for a life dedicated to service. His commitment to our nation was equally inspiring. Charles served in the Air Force, including tours of duty in Vietnam, where he earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service. In 1970, Charles and his wife, Linda, moved to Gainesville, where he began his career with Southland Paint. In 1994, he transitioned to Gainesville National Bank, where he remained until his well-deserved retirement. Charles’ unwavering dedication extended far beyond his professional life, as he was deeply involved in serving his community. He proudly served on the NCTC Board of Trustees, the Gainesville ISD School Board, and the Gainesville City Council.
Charles also held leadership roles in numerous organizations, including serving as President of the Cooke County United Way, the Boys and Girls Club of Cooke County, the Rotary Club of Gainesville, and the Cooke County Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association. His dedication to Texas Tech continued as he served on the National Board of the Texas Tech Alumni Association. Perhaps one of Charles’ most lasting contributions was his instrumental role in the creation of the Leo and Mabel Scott Trust, which has already provided countless scholarships to NCTC students, helping to transform their futures.
To honor his profound contributions to NCTC and our community, the NCTC Foundation has established the Charles Draper Memorial Scholarship. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of board members and community supporters, This scholarship has now surpassed its endowment goal.
SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE GRAHAM CAMPUS LVN TO RN TRANSITION PROGRAM
The Graham First United Methodist Church has established the M.J. Brown Scholarship Fund to support Graham Campus students enrolled in the LVN to RN Bridge Program. The scholarship is established in memory of M. J. Brown who served faithfully as leader of the Samaritan Ministry of First United Methodist Church for over 20 years. The scholarship will be funded by the Samaritan Benevolence Fund.
Scholarships will be awarded to student who are resident of the Graham Independent School District area, is a licensed vocational nurse, maintained at least at 3.0 GPA in previous college courses and have financial need.
The inaugural class in the LVN to RN Transition Program will begin in fall 2025 semester. Students interested in applying for this scholarship can complete an NCTC Foundation Scholarship Application at nctc.edu/scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT DENTON COUNTY NCTC STUDENTS
Alex and Amanda Payne recently established an endowed scholarship – the Alex and Amanda Payne Scholarship to offer scholarship to Denton County students attending NCTC. Longtime supporters of NCTC, they wanted to provide sustainable funding for student pursuing their education. The first scholarship will be awarded for the fall 2025 semester.
TOTAL ASSETS FOR THE FOUNDATION
AS OF 1-31-25
$17,159,918
TOTAL CONTRIBUTION FOR THE FOUNDATION DEC - MARCH $447,313.13
STUDENT EMERGENCY FUNDS JANUARY - MARCH
TOTAL DISTRIBUTED FUNDS
$9,944.13
AVERAGE ASSISTANCE $828.68
CURRENT BALANCE $162,987.57
GRANTS
The NCTC grants department has been successful in securing funds to support the mission of the college.
THE FOLLOWING DATA POINTS REFLECT THIS SUCCESS RATE QUARTER | 12/1/2024 – 2/28/2025
# OF PROPOSALS SUBMITTED | 8
# OF PROPOSALS FUNDED | 1
# PENDING | 7
TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED
$280,000 AWARDED
$1,716,455 PENDING
For this three month period, grant development, award and grant implementation began in December 2024 and continued through February 2025. Seven grant applications were completed and submitted to the funding agency for review for a total possible funding of $490,491.
AWARDED GRANTS
One grant was awarded by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board during this period.
1. TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARDS STATE GRANT
The Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Education Grant 2024 was awarded to NCTC for $280,000 for a 1-year grant to develop and deliver new or enhanced curriculum for Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity by developing a one-semester credit-bearing OSA in OT cybersecurity. For students without education or experience in IT of cybersecurity, we will provide a one-semester non-credit OSA in fundamentals of OT security. Students moving through these programs may earn 1-2 OSAs and the non-credit path provides training to test for the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ industry certifications. Courses will be offered online and in-person at the Champions Circle Training Center.
THANK YOU
“My current career plans are to attend my local community and then transfer to Texas A&M in College Station. I plan to major in Mechanical Engineering and have a minor in either Chemistry or Environmental Engineering. This scholarship certainly means a lot, the money I have been selected to receive gets me one step closer to my goal. I will be the first generation in my family too complete high school and continue my education. I chose NCTC to save money and because I truly enjoy the staff there. I attended the Graham campus from dual credit and currently I attend the Gainesville and Denton Campus. I am proud to be a North Central Texas College Lion!”
Cristina Garcia | Graham, TX
Colonel Albro L. Parsons, Jr Scholarship | Engineering
PROPOSALS SUBMITTED
1. FEDERAL GRANTS
NCTC submitted our application for continuing the TRIO Student Success Services (SSS) program grant for 2025-2030 performance years, NCTC prepared and submitted the TRIO SSS 5-year grant for $1,532,455, this grant application is pending.
2. TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION STATE GRANTS
NCTC submitted our application for TWC’s Building Capacity in Healthcare Fields grant program for 2025-2026 performance years. NCTC prepared and submitted the TWC 2-year grant application for $150,000 to assist in the expansion of NCTC’s Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associates Degree in Nursing (LVN to ADN) program to our Graham campus. This grant application is pending.
3. TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARDS STATE GRANTS
NCTC submitted five applications to THECB Open Education Resources (OER) grant program for 2025. NCTC prepared and submitted the THECB OER grant applications for $34,000 to support creation of Open Source English and History course material in support of the ongoing program.
SUCCESSES
NCTC closed out our Texas Higher Education Coordination Boards Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Through Education (TRUE) 2023 grant performance period with a 96.3% execution of funds and all milestones achieved. This program supported 39 students in the completion of an Occupational Skills Award programs in either Bookkeeping or Data Analytics. Additionally, 23 students attended advanced certification boot camps and a total of 55 Basic and Industry certifications were awarded or achieved.
“After I graduate from NCTC, I would like to transfer to a four-year college to study animal breeding. I hope to work in the cattle reproduction field and continue to help my family farm. This scholarship will help me pay for my books to allow me to attend the current semester without borrowing money or struggling to make ends meet. I graduated from Muenster High School and received my Bachelor’s from UT Austin and my Master’s from UT Dallas. I chose NCTC so I could have a great Ag program close to home and continue to help my parents while I attend classes.”
Mahayla Bohl | Muenster, TX
David & Lou Ann Spaeth Scholarship | Agriculture
MARKETING
GRAPHIC DESIGN | 330
PRINTING | 198 MEDIA | 73
MERCHANDISE | 91
WEBSITE | 216
BILLBOARD COMPLETED TASKS
Our email campaign for Spring 2025 registration was sent to 500,000+ EMAILS in our service area.
SPRING 2025 EMAIL CAMPAIGN
Marketing has been hard at work getting ready for the grand opening of the Medal of Honor Host City Museum on our Gainesville campus. We've launched a comprehensive website for the museum and designed an invitation for the community, press, and other key stakeholders to join us for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony in April.
THANK YOU
“My career goals are to graduate in 2025 with my LVN certification and continuing my education until I get my RN/ BSN. Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me. It takes some financial burden off my shoulders so that I can focus on my studies. I currently hold a 3.0 GPA and plan to maintain or improve it moving forward. I chose NCTC because not only was it the best option for my family, it was also a good program. NCTC has been a life line when I needed it. ”
Kassandra Sears | Graham, TX | Loree Rivoire Blagg Memorial Nursing Student Scholarship | LVN
SBDC
Hosted by North Central Texas College for 39 years, the NCTSBDC continues to bring Success and impact the community, supporting and fostering the growth of small businesses in Denton, Montague, and Cooke Counties.
THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND SUCCESS OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN OUR SERVICES AREA IN 2024:
NEW BUSINESS STARTS | 81 JOBS CREATED | 426 CAPITAL INFUSION | $16,568,186
CLIENTS/BUSINESSES SERVED | 694 UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES/ CLIENTS SERVED | 591
Services and resources provided by the NCTSBDC, start-up advising, support for expansion and growth, access to capital, including loan packaging, marketing strategies, building an online presence, cybersecurity, international trade resources and additional business resources for entrepreneurs.
The NCTSBDC has been instrumental in empowering local entrepreneurs and contributing to economic growth by helping small businesses navigate challenges, secure funding, and expand into new markets. Whether focusing on underserved communities or helping businesses scale, the center’s role is crucial to the region’s continued prosperity.
HIGHLIGHTS OF A BUSINESS SERVED
ROCK CREEK WINERY
Veteran-Owned | rockcreekwinery.com
Located at 6025 Rockhill Rd., Aubrey, TX 76227
Located in Aubrey, TX on a quiet nine acres with a vineyard, trees and nature, Rock Creek Winery offers wine tastings, private events and golf! Experience their fine wines and food offerings in our wine tasting room or on the verandah while overlooking an island green where guests can test their golf skills.
Shane’s story highlights how small businesses can leverage local resources like the NCTSBDC to ensure a strong foundation and set themselves up for long-term success.
THANK YOU
“This scholarship relives the burden of trying to figure out how to pay for classes or supplies or worrying about getting into debt. I plan on becoming a structural engineer for a design and consulting firm and plan to graduate this summer 2025 with my Associate of Science Degree with a pathway in Engineering. I chose NCTC because of the closer commute my home. I’ve made great relationships with staff and fellow students. Everyone is always willing to help one another to ensure all of our goals are achievable., it truly feels like a community.”
Maria Miguel | Denton, TX
Lois Whitson Scholarship | Engineering
“I chose NCTC because many of my friends suggested it and I love it. I plan to be a cybersecurity analyst and I can’t tell you how much this scholarship is going to help me, since I do not have financial aid help. Thank you so much.”
Arumit Kumar | Justin, TX
Margaret P Hays Scholarship | Cybersecurity
“Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me. It means that I can focus more on school and stress less about paying for college. I am a graduate of Gainesville High School and plan on graduating with my Associate Degree of Nursing in May of 2025. I plan on becoming a nurse in the Dallas area and will continue my education at UT Southwestern Medical School. I chose NCTC because it is close to home and it comes with an affordable price that other universities and colleges cannot offer.”
Zander Moran | Gainesville, TX
Norris Dill Memorial Scholarship | Nursing
“This scholarship helps me pay for college, as my family cannot do so. I graduated from Era High school and am currently working on getting my Associate Degree in Psychology to become a clinical psychologist and working towards my doctorate degree. NCTC has helped me a lot, and I appreciate their support so I’m so very grateful to receive my education here.”
Kaylee Angeles | Forestburg, TX
Jack & Emogene House Memorial Scholarship | Psychology
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS SBDC IS HERE TO SERVE YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS!
Please contact us at:
DIRECTOR: Lori Logan | 940-498-6470 | LLogan@nctc.edu WEBSITE: SBDC.NCTC.EDU
“My current career plan is to maintain consistent academic excellence while gaining real-world experience. After graduating from NCTC, my goal is to transfer to Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in Computer Science. This scholarship significantly supports my career plans. I chose NCTC to study because as an international student, I found that the community college environment is more conducive to interaction and engagement with professors. The smaller size of the college allows for more personalized attention and support, which I believe will greatly benefit my learning experience. Additionally, NCTC offers a better price point compared to larger universities, making it a more affordable option for me. The college’s proximity to my house also played a significant role in my decision, as it provides convenience and allows me to save both time and money on commuting. Overall, NCTC’s emphasis on strong professor-student relationships, affordability, and convenience made it the ideal choice for me to pursue my academic goals.”
Mahayla Bohl | Muenster, TX
David & Lou Ann Spaeth Scholarship | Agriculture