The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Foundation has extended the deadline for its scholarship applications, giving students additional time to apply. Students now have until March 31, 2025, to submit their applications for financial assistance in the upcoming fall semester.

To apply, visit www.ntcc.edu/scholarships and log in using your NTCC email and password. Be sure to complete the “Application,” which will automatically match you to scholarships you qualify for.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a donation of $10,000 from Texas Heritage National Bank (THNB). The funds will be used to endow the Sid Greer Memorial Honors Scholarship at NTCC. Pictured, John Bryan (left) presents the check to Dr. Jon McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, on behalf of THNB. Greer, who passed away in December 2024, served on the NTCC Board of Trustees faithfully for 23 years. During that time he served as Board Secretary for 12 years.  

NTCC students who will graduate in May 2025 and plan to transfer to a four-year university this fall are encouraged to apply for the International Sulphur Transfer Scholarship. Seven recipients will receive $1,500 each. This scholarship is designated for eligible students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and are completing their NTCC studies this spring.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received $15,000 in donations contributing to the Christiansen/Stanley Family Scholarship for Agriculture. Pictured presenting two checks (from left) is donor Donna Stanley and Nita May, NTCC Director of Development. One check was for $10,000 and one was for $5,000. The scholarship is awarded annually to NTCC students pursuing their education in agriculture.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a check for $10,000 from the estate of the late Pat Sistrunk. The funds will be added to the David Sistrunk Memorial Scholarship. This endowed scholarship is available for students who participate in the Work4College program. Pictured receiving the donation is (from left) Nita May, Director of Development, and Dr. Jon McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement. The unique Work4College program allows students to work at the college and other locations to contribute to their college expenses in advance.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a check for $10,000 from the estate of the late Pat Sistrunk. The funds will be added to the Michael and Nolan Memorial Scholarship to make it a fully-endowed award. Pictured receiving the donation is (from left) Nita May, Director of Development, and Dr. Jon McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement. Scholarship applications for Fall 2025 are currently open and students who apply will be considered for all foundation awards, including the Michael and Nolan Memorial Scholarship.

Northeast Texas Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter received the college’s first-ever Humanities Texas grant, a state subsidiary of the National Endowment of the Humanities. The $2,000 grant will be used to create a mini-documentary about folklore specific to the northeastern Texas region.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a check for $18,074 from Jerry Hearron on behalf of the Mount Pleasant Community Fund. Pictured at the check presentation (from left) is Dr. Jon McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, Hearron, and Nita May, NTCC Director of Development.

Looking for the perfect gift for someone who’s hard to shop for? Why not make a donation to your favorite NTCC cause in their honor or in memory of their loved one? We’ll send them an acknowledgment card letting them know you’ve made the gift. It’s a thoughtful and meaningful way to give back this holiday season.

Make your gift by 12 noon on Thursday, Dec. 19th so we have time to prepare the acknowledgement card and get it in the mail.

Here’s how to give:

Pictured: Dawson Hill address the crowd on behalf of scholarship recipients.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation hosted its annual Scholarship Brunch on Friday, Nov. 1st in the Student Union Building. More than 200 donors, scholarship recipients and guests attended. The event is held to honor scholarship recipients and give them a chance to connect with the generous donors who make their awards possible. Click here to view/download event photos!