NCTC Foundations Scholarship Brochure

I am currently a full-time college student at NCTC in Graham. I am in my fifth semester at NCTC as I took dual credit classes in high school.

I am on the Mechanical Engineering pathway as a Red River Promise Student currently earning my prerequisites to transfer to Texas A&M. When I graduate, I hope to work for an environmentally conscious company creating a positive future for us all.

The Red River Promise Program has allowed me to focus on school full time while not worrying about the financial burdens of paying for classes.

While I still work in order to save money for my education after NCTC, the Red River Promise program has allowed me the flexibility to take the time I need to study and be successful.

I am very much looking forward to graduation day where I will walk across the stage with my head held high, proudly waving to my family knowing how dedicated I was to finishing my education. I want to thank all of the Red River Promise donors who have made my education here at NCTC possible.

I was born and raised in Gainesville and am currently a sophomore at NCTC. I am working towards finishing my prerequisites for the ADN program.

After NCTC, my goal is to earn a BSN-RN. My dream is to work as an RN in pediatrics at a children's hospital.

Children are my passion! As a first-generation college student, nothing about the process seemed easy. FAFSA, scholarships, applications, tuition, advisors, loans, and grants were all so new to us.

Thank you for making my education dreams possible,

I am beyond grateful for the donors for helping make my dreams come true.

None of this would be possible without you. Thank you to all the donors who have continued to help and support, every penny is helping students reach their dreams.

Cristina Garcia,

Zyla Alonso,

GRAHAM CAMPUS

GAINESVILLE CAMPUS

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The North Central Texas College strives to provide high quality and accessible higher education to all who seek it. The College maintains affordable tuition and fees while the NCTC Foundation develops programs for financial support that impacts our students. Each year, the Foundation awards over 1,000 scholarships valued at over $1 million; however, each year the number of applicants far exceed the scholarships available. Hundreds of deserving individuals do not receive scholarship assistance annually.

NCTC and its students benefit from privately supported scholarships through the NCTC Foundation. Foundation scholarships help students attend college by assisting them financially. It also helps the College attract academically talented students through these scholarship offers.

Please consider impacting a student’s future by making a gift of education. In this brochure, learn about the benefit of our scholarship program.

You can impact the lives of a North Central Texas College student with your endowed or non-endowed scholarship.

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HOW DO YOU ESTABLISH A SCHOLARSHIP WITH THE NCTC FOUNDATION? IS A CHARITABLE DONATION TO ESTABLISH A SCHOLARSHIP WITH THE NCTC FOUNDATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

Yes, the NCTC Foundation is a not-for-profit organizations and has 501 c (3) tax-exempt status. All charitable donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible commensurate with the donor’s individual tax liability.

WHAT DOES “ENDOWING A SCHOLARSHIP “ MEAN?

An endowed scholarship can be set up by an individual, corporation, or organization in memory of individuals or in honor of individuals.

The endowed scholarship can begin at $13,500 for individuals and $15,000 for corporation or organizations. The endowed scholarships are then given in perpetuity. An endowed scholarship is established through the NCTC Foundation and the donor may set the criteria used in the selection of the recipient.

HOW CAN THE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP BE FUNDED?

Funding occurs through a contribution of cash, securities, real estate, corporate matching gifts or a pledge of up to five years. Scholarships can also be endowed through an estate gift such as a bequest, trust or other planned giving instruments.

IS THERE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT?

Yes, an endowed scholarship trust agreement is established in consultation with NCTC Foundation staff. It contains the name of the scholarship, specific terms and conditions related to awarding the scholarship and the Foundation’s commitment.

As a recent high school graduate with struggling parents, there were few options for me when it came to furthering my education. I had no financial literacy and was terrified of student loans.

With that being said, I am so fortunate to have received a scholarship from NCTC which allowed me to further my education and chase my dream of becoming an RN. I am currently a sophomore who is planning to transfer to a university for my bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Working full time, supporting myself, and paying for college on my own is extremely draining both physically and mentally. I cannot say thank you enough to the donors who helped. Without the scholarship I received, I wouldn’t have been able to afford my classes this semester.

Alora Ahmed, DENTON CAMPUS

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HOW SOON WILL THE SCHOLARSHIP BE AWARDED FOLLOWING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ENDOWMENT? Scholarships awards are normally distributed the fall semester after the endowed scholarship is fully funded for one year.

During this time, earnings accumulate which ensures the desired scholarship award will be ready for distribution. The donor may elect to award the scholarship earlier with a separate gift equivalent to the desired award.

WHO DETERMINES HOW ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED?

The selection criteria is determined as the donor establishes the endowed trust agreement. The NCTC Foundation Scholarship Committee chooses the recipients of the scholarships based on the donor’s criteria. Generally, a scholarship recipient would receive this scholarship for the fall and spring semesters as long as they continue to meet the criteria.

DOES THE NCTC FOUNDATION INFORM THE DONOR ABOUT THE STATUS OF THE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP?

Yes, the NCTC Foundation is committed to stewarding endowed scholarship gifts. Each year, the donor will receive a personal thank you note from the student receiving their scholarship.

During the fall, the Foundation hosts a Donor/Scholars Breakfast which provides an opportunity for the donor to visit with their recipient. Donors will also receive periodic reports on their endowment as well as the students receiving the awards.

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ARE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PUBLICIZED?

Yes, if the donor agrees. Depending on the type of endowed scholarship, it can be featured in college publications or local media to inspire other friends of NCTC to make a similar contribution. However, if a donor wishes to remain anonymous, this request will be honored as well.

WHAT DOES A “NON-ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP” MEAN? Non-endowed scholarships are donations given to directly fund scholarships without the preservation of the original gift principal. These funds will be expended as directed by the donor. There is not a minimum donation amount for a non-endowed scholarship. This type of donation is generally a one-time donation, however, if you are interested in funding a scholarship annually you may also do this.

Donations are accepted in the form of outright gifts, support of special events such as gala, Dancing to the Stars, a memorials or honorariums. All funds must be received before a non-endowed scholarship is awarded.

It is easy to set up a non-endowed scholarship in your name, in the name of your business or in honor of someone.

Representatives from the NCTC Foundation will assist in developing a letter of understanding for your scholarship which will define the criteria for awarding your scholarship.

HOW SOON WILL A NON-ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP BE AWARDED ONCE FUNDED? Non-endowed scholarships are awarded the following fall semester after the receipt of the gift unless the donor specified differently.

WHO DETERMINES HOW THE NON-ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IS SELECTED?

In conjunction with NCTC Foundation Staff, the donor establishes the criteria for the scholarship and the NCTC Foundation Scholarship Committee select the recipient of the scholarship.

DOES THE NCTC FOUNDATION INFORM THE DONOR ABOUT THE STATUS OF THE NON-ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP?

Yes, the NCTC Foundation is committed to stewarding non-endowed scholarship gifts. Each year, the donor will receive a personal thank you note from the student receiving their scholarship. During the fall, the Foundation hosts a Donor/Scholars Breakfast which provides an opportunity for the donor to visit with their recipient.

ARE NON-ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PUBLICIZED?

Yes, donors are included in the Annual Report for gifts over $100. If a donor prefers to remain anonymous, the request will be honored.

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YOUR SUPPORT INVESTS IN A BETTER TOMORROW FOR OUR STUDENTS.

IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE! Although North Central Texas College offers affordable tuition, there are many who might have their dreams of a college education derailed due to a minor emergency or lack of funds for textbooks. NCTC Foundation offers emergency funding to students to help keep them on track.

Through the Foundation students can request assistance to support them through these emergency.

If you would like to donate to the NCTC Foundation Emergency Fund, please scan the following QR code or contact the NCTC Foundation Office at 940-668-4213 or email foundation@nctc.edu.

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Red River Promise is a collaboration between school district, colleges, industry and community, committed to improving access to education and strengthening the local workforce. Graduating seniors from Cooke, Montague Counties and Graham ISD are eligible to receive a last-dollar scholarship that covers tuition and fees for up to 60 credit hours after financial aid awards and other scholarships are applied. Red River Promise students also have access to success coaches to support them through their higher education journeys.

Great regions and great economies invest in developing an equitable talent pipeline. We aim to inspire our communities and develop a stronger operational plan to produce skilled and credentialed talent that our region needs.

For more information on how you can support the Red River Promise Program please contact the NCTC Foundation Office at 940-668-4213 or email foundation@nctc.edu.

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I am a freshman at the NCTC Bowie Campus embarking on a journey towards my dream. With hard work and determination, I plan to transfer to MSU. There, God willing, I will continue pursuing my passion for biology and my ultimate goal of becoming a pediatrician.

I am enthusiastic about making a difference in children’s lives. his semester, I was fortunate to have received financial support from the Red River Promise Program and the James and Joan Cantwell Scholarship. Having been blessed with these opportunities, I am extraordinarily grateful for the relief it has brought to my financial burden and the freedom it has given me to pursue my dreams. I have focused all my time and energy on my studies, putting forth my best effort in everything I do.

I am grateful for the opportunity to further my education and am determined to make the most of it.

THANK YOU

for your support of NCTC students and making an impact on their lives.

Thank you to all the donors and the Red River Promise program.

Maria Barajas, BOWIE CAMPUS 10

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