The North Central Missouri College Foundation recently announced Brianna Barber from Hamilton, MO as the recipient of the Jack N. Young, Mildred M. Young, Noble J. Young and Myra A. Young Upward Bound Dual Credit Scholarship. This scholarship, in the amount of $324, will be used towards her dual credit tuition. Brianna, a junior at Penney High School and NCMC Upward Bound student, plans to pursue a degree in nursing.
Upward Bound at NCMC is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education at a rate of $309,505.00 for the current year. Upward Bound assists high school students in preparation for successful college entrance by providing academic instruction and advisement, motivational and study skills, academic and cultural activities, and other support services necessary to those interested in completing a postsecondary education. Upward Bound at NCMC serves high school students from Brookfield, Chillicothe, Gallatin, Hamilton, Trenton, and Tri-County.
To learn more about the NCMC Upward Bound program contact Upward Bound Assistant Director, Heather McCollum, at (660) 357-6338 or [email protected]. For information on NCMC Foundation Scholarship opportunities, applications and deadlines contact Scholarship Coordinator, Kristi Varner at (660) 357-6321 or [email protected].
The NCMC Foundation is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that engages donors and raises funds not only for scholarships, to benefit NCMC students, but also initiatives and priorities of North Central Missouri College. For more information on the NCMC Foundation, how to start a scholarship or leave a planned gift contact Executive Director Alicia Endicott at (660) 357-6403 or at [email protected].
Photo: Brianna Barber