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NEOCA Scholarship
The National Educational Opportunity Centers Association announces its 2025 scholarship competition. NEOCA will award scholarships to help cover recipients' educational expenses during the 2025-2026 academic year. Six scholarships will be available to be awarded, $1000 each.
General Information:
Only applicants whose sponsoring EOC TRIO program has a current 2025 NEOCA institutional membership will be considered.
- HS Equivalency Diploma to Postsecondary Enrollment Scholarship
EOC participants seeking a high school equivalency diploma during the 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 program year can compete for a one-time award of $1000 if they have successfully completed a high school equivalency diploma and will enroll in college during the 2025-2026 academic year. - Postsecondary Enrollment Scholarship
EOC participants seeking postsecondary enrollment during the 2025-2026 academic year can compete for a one-time award of $1000.
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- Nominations are limited to one per award per NEOCA Institutional Membership.
- Nominations must be sent electronically by email to the Scholarship Committee by the program director or staff member by July 31, 2025.
- A $1,000 check will be awarded to the winners and presented via the EOC TRIO program at the annual conference.
What to Submit:
- Scholarship Application Form accompanying this memorandum.
- Applicant Essay: Discuss a challenge you have faced during your academic journey and how you have worked to overcome that challenge. Explain how EOC has assisted you in your education journey.
- HS equivalency diploma verification and enrollment verification, if applicable.
- Letters of recommendation as indicated on the scholarship application.
You can download the scholarship application here: Coming soon
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Below are photos of past scholarship recipients. Click thumbnail enlarge.
2022 Scholarship Recipients
Below are photos of past scholarship recipients. Click thumbnail enlarge.