Nebraska Rod and Custom Association Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Nebraska Rod and Custom Association
Overview
The Nebraska Rod and Custom Association (NRCA) offers a $2,000 scholarship. Each year the NRCA board determines how many awards will be made; for this year they have authorized up to 12 scholarships, depending on the number of eligible applicants.
Who May Apply
Applicants must be either:
- A high school senior who will enroll, or
- A second-year student
in one of Nebraska’s Technical and Community Colleges, pursuing an automotive or auto body repair program. The NRCA scholarship committee retains the authority to decide whether a student’s chosen program meets the scholarship’s requirements.
Application Review and Award Timing
A scholarship committee will evaluate submitted applications, and interviews will take place in early April. Awards are paid in two installments:
- 50% upon receipt of documentation showing full-time enrollment for the Fall semester, and
- 50% after the student has (a) maintained at least a C+ (or equivalent 2.5 GPA) and (b) provided documentation of full-time enrollment for the following Spring semester.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
1. Enrollment for the Fall semester at any Nebraska Technical or Community College.
2. A minimum GPA of 2.5 (or C+) — based on high school or first-year technical school grades.
3. Demonstrated responsibility and commitment to vocational/career achievement.
4. Enrollment in at least 12 credit hours.
5. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include letters of reference and official school transcripts with their application.
Selection Criteria
The committee will consider the following when selecting recipients:
1. Fulfillment of the minimum eligibility requirements.
2. GPA relative to other applicants.
3. Neatness and completeness of the application.
4. Clarity in expressing personal goals.
5. Clarity in expressing vocational goals specific to the automotive industry.
6. Participation in community and school activities.
7. Work experience.
8. Notable accomplishments and awards.
9. Quality of the personal statement (250 words).
If you have questions about acceptable programs or documentation, contact the NRCA scholarship committee for clarification.