TMCC Foundation Scholarship: A Comprehensive Guide to Requirements and Opportunities

One part of college that every student has in common is their responsibility to pay tuition. Using every resource to continue their education and earn their desired degree takes patience, time, and support. Scholarships offer freedom from relying on wages, meaning you can afford schooling without feeling burnt out. Nobody should suffer from that stress when pursuing a successful career. The TMCC Foundation annually offers a wide variety of scholarships to students, including both general and program-specific support. This article provides a detailed overview of the TMCC Foundation Scholarship, its requirements, and the numerous opportunities it offers to students at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC).

The Importance of Scholarships

The TMCC Foundation Scholarship is designed to award scholastic merit and assist with financial need by providing scholarships on an academic year cycle. Education is a cornerstone of personal and professional growth, but the rising costs of tuition, books, and other educational materials can be a significant barrier for many students. Scholarships provide a vital lifeline, enabling students to focus on their studies without the constant worry of financial strain. For those who have recently arrived and may be facing hardships, this opportunity brings funds to support your education, so you may concentrate your work on your classes instead of paying for them.

TMCC Foundation Scholarship Overview

The Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation was established in 1982 to provide TMCC with an avenue to pursue private philanthropic support for TMCC students and programs. The Foundation partners with the College to bridge the gap between public funding and College needs, as determined by TMCC's leadership and Strategic Master Plan. Since its inception in 1990, the TMCC Foundation has awarded millions in scholarship support to deserving students throughout the College’s programs. Annually, the TMCC Foundation fuels student success and academic excellence by directly supporting programs, scholarships, capital projects, instructional equipment, professional development, emergency funding and other critical needs and opportunities as they arise. The TMCC Foundation Scholarship is an umbrella term used for all of the scholarships managed by the TMCC Foundation.

Eligibility Requirements

If you’re a TMCC student with at least a 2.0 GPA and you’re enrolled in at least six credits each semester, you’re eligible to submit a scholarship application. To be eligible to apply for a TMCC Foundation Scholarship, you must be attending TMCC during the award year, degree-seeking, sustain a 2.0 GPA, and enrolled in at least six credits during each semester. Current and prospective TMCC students are eligible to apply for TMCC Foundation scholarships between January 1 and March 1 annually. The application window opens on Jan. 1 and will continue to accept applications through March 1, the deadline incentivizing students to turn in their submissions earlier rather than later.

GPA: Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Enrollment: Be enrolled in at least six credits each semester.
Attendance: Attend TMCC during the award year.
Degree-Seeking: Be pursuing a degree.

Note: Some scholarships also require you to be enrolled in more than six credits and maintain a GPA above 2.0.

Application Process

The process is super easy. It shouldn’t take students any longer than 15 minutes. All applicants must answer two questions in the general application. Students do not need to apply for a specific scholarship. Student profiles are matched with appropriate scholarship opportunities based on the information provided in the application and from the students' MyTMCC account. Some Apply-To scholarships may require short-essay responses. Scholarship applications opened on Jan. 1 and will be available through March 1, the deadline incentivizing students to turn in their submissions earlier rather than later. Give our tutorial video a glance if you prefer step-by-step instructions.

Award Amounts and Disbursement

With an average award amount of $1,100, the Foundation and Grants Office consistently discovers benefactors and organizations across northern Nevada invested in your future. Minimum awards are $500, with the average award being $1,200. While there are a large number of scholarships available for students-nearly $800,000 of scholarship funds are waiting to be disbursed-the type of scholarship and the award amount varies. Scholarship awards are based on factors such as scholastic merit and financial need. Most scholarships are split between Fall and Spring. Generally, only the Fall portion of your scholarship will be disbursed. However, if you're graduating after the Fall semester, you may submit a written appeal to request full disbursement in the Fall. Funds are first applied to your tuition and fees. Scholarships are disbursed to your MyTMCC account approximately 10 days prior to the start of the semester.

Scholarship Notifications

Scholarship notifications begin in May and continue throughout the summer.

Additional Opportunities and Requirements

FAFSA: While it’s not required for other TMCC Foundation scholarships, we strongly encourage you to complete the FAFSA to see if you qualify for additional aid, like Pell Grants. There are some scholarships made available to students in the form of grants when they complete the FAFSA.
TMCC Foundation Scholarship Reception: It’s simple! Just attend the mandatory TMCC Foundation Scholarship Reception and complete your post-acceptance questions. The Legacy Scholarship Reception is an opportunity for students to meet their donors, and sometimes they are business owners. Sala Dentistry is the perfect example; they choose their scholarship recipients, sit with them at a table, and become potential employers for dental hygienists or assistants. You are networking right there. That’s your prospective future job after graduation. If you’re unable to attend due to a work or school conflict, you must provide a copy of your schedule to request an excused absence. If you need child care assistance, we provide free child care for children 3 years and older who are potty trained at our E.L.
Post-Acceptance Questions: Attend this reception and answer these post-acceptance questions to keep your scholarship.

Specific Scholarship Programs

The TMCC Foundation offers a variety of scholarships tailored to specific programs and student needs. Here are a few notable examples:

William N. Pennington Applied Technology Center Scholarship

The William N. Pennington Applied Technology Center has dozens of ACE Charter High School graduates yearly, inventive and innovative youthful personalities taking their skills to the next level with firsthand experiences at TMCC. This Spring, a novel scholarship is in the works to strengthen the worthwhile transition from secondary to postsecondary schooling at the College next Fall. To understand the fundamentals and enroll early, faculty and staff oversee their progress, becoming an irreplaceable source of inspiration and guidance. Who knows? They could work so diligently they land a William N.

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Pre-Nursing Scholarship

Similarly, the brand-new Pre-Nursing scholarship aims to assist students who have completed their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and are working on their prerequisites to enter the Maxine Jacobs Nursing Program. Wielding extra cash makes it easier to purchase books and supplies, like the required scrubs you’ll need to collaborate with your peers on assignments in simulated training environments. With money from the Pennington Nursing Scholarship, some even procure stethoscopes for their curriculum.

External Scholarship Resources

Every penny counts, and that's why dealing with parties outside of the Foundation to rack up compensation is a genius play. For instance, the Reno Rodeo Foundation has one up currently, a representative sending a check to TMCC with your name on it if eligible. Students seeking external scholarships have many resources. Our External Scholarship Board is available both online and in person at the Financial Aid Office.

Local University Scholarships

Millennium Scholarship: There is NO APPLICATION for the Millennium Scholarship. Students who qualify by graduation are automatically put on a list that is sent to the Nevada Treasurer's office. As of fall 2019, students who earn at least a 3.25 weighted, cumulative GPA by graduation - OR - earned a qualifying ACT (21) or SAT (1070) score, AND complete all graduation requirements with 4 years of math (including Algebra 2 or higher) and 3 years of science, and graduate from Nevada high school, and were a resident of Nevada for at least TWO years of high school qualify.
Nevada Promise Scholarship: For students planning to attend a Nevada state community college. Each community college has an application web page for the Nevada Promise Scholarship and starts helping potential students complete the application for the Nevada Promise Scholarship in August. The application is due October 31st every year.
University of Nevada, Reno Scholarships: UNR has developed a scholarship web page with a large assortment of scholarships. There is something there for almost everyone. Visit www.unr.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.
First in the Pack: Program designed to connect you to the multitude of resources that will help you becomes a successful UNR student. This program is open to incoming first-time, full-time freshmen from families where neither parent has a bachelor's degree.
UNR TriO Scholarship Program: Serves undergraduate students who meet specific requirements.

Miscellaneous Scholarships

AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION: The American Culinary Federation offers a limited number of scholarships annually to students every year. Awards vary between $1,500-$2,500. Scholarship deadlines are April 30 and October 31 of each year. Go here to apply: Scholarships
American Indian College Fund: The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students who are enrolled in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate programs at tribal colleges and universities, or nonprofit, accredited schools.
Asian Pacific Fund: To apply for a scholarship administered by the Asian Pacific Fund, please review the complete eligibility criteria for each scholarship program, and download the application for the program(s) for which you are eligible.
Community Foundation Scholarships of Northern Nevada: Complete the common Eligibility Quiz as a starting point. The software prompts you to provide all the information necessary. After completing the questions on the Quiz, you will have access to multiple scholarships that match your qualifications.
Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award: Enter to win up to $10,000 four times per year.
Extreme Terrain's Student Scholarship: Extreme Terrain is offering two $2,500 scholarships, one for the fall semester and one for the spring Semester to eligible students pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems. Students should submit a 700 - 1500 word essay.
Hispanic Scholarship Opportunities: As the nation’s largest provider of college financial aid to Latino students, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers a diverse range of scholarship programs, including Gates Millennium Scholars.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships: As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives.
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have financial need.
Nevada Women's Fund Scholarships: NWF scholarships are designated for women residents of northern Nevada, with preference to women attending school at a northern Nevada accredited institution.
Reno/Sparks Assistance League: Scholarship is designed for current or former enrollee of Children in Transition Program. Must be a high school graduate and be eligible to work in the United States.
Scholarships for eligible Native Americans are offered through the individual tribes and some national organizations.

The Impact of Scholarships

There’s no sweeter sound than those of students’ footsteps in our hallways. Scholarships can be a critical factor in degree completion for many students. The additional financial support was a game-changer. “When I was notified about the scholarship, I sat down to reconfigure when I would graduate…. Making college accessible and affordable for our students is what we’re all about at TMCC. The harmony between the philanthropic support we receive and the College’s financial needs reaches a crescendo when we’re able to uplift our students and programs.

Jeremy Smith, who received a scholarship from the Bender Family Endowment that helped to fund his pursuit of a Bachelor of Applied Science in Logistics, said that the scholarship has inspired him to not only complete his degree, but to give back to others in need. “The feeling of someone believing in what I am trying to accomplish and giving generously to help me reach my goals is a critical part of doing my very best,” he said. “I am very grateful that there are people in the community that see how they can affect the lives of students, and choose to give generously.

A Student's Story

Two years ago, Denise Kreeck was diagnosed with dyslexia. After receiving the diagnosis, her vision for the future changed drastically. “I didn’t think I could succeed in higher education,” she said. “I could only afford to take two classes each semester, and graduation seemed so far away,” she said. Yet, Kreek persisted. She utilized the support and services provided by the Disability Resource Center, which helped her to maintain a strong GPA. Then, Kreeck applied for a TMCC Foundation Scholarship and received an AT&T Nevada Scholarship.

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The Generosity of Donors

The generosity of donors constitutes much more than their selfless act of charity; it leaves an impression on the next generation, instilling their peers, family, friends, and colleagues with altruism, giving to the priceless institution of higher education, creating millions of graduates nationally within every twelve months, their revolutionary abilities bringing dynamic solutions to contemporary challenges. They recognize the potential that we all have within us, and your success becomes its own reward.

How to Contribute

TMCC offers something for every donor. You can celebrate corporations, families, and loved ones with a commemorative gift to Truckee Meadows Community College. Memorial scholarships, rooms, equipment, events, and specific campus sites can be named in honor of a chosen group or individual. There are multiple ways to impact students through a scholarship investment. Support of TMCC programs and events in the form of donated services or goods helps the College keep state-appropriated funds in the classroom. One of the biggest costs for the College is the need for upgraded equipment in our dozens of occupational/technical programs.

Ways to Donate

If you would like to make a difference in the lives of TMCC students and leave a legacy for future generations, we have several ways you can donate to TMCC:

Scholarships (One-time and Annual)
Endowments
Equipment
Gifts-in-Kind
Unrestricted Gifts
Legacy Gifts

Donating Online

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