Scholarships

To apply:

• Review the scholarship criteria
• Write an essay for each scholarship you are applying for (see below for essay criteria)

OR

• Submit an ASL video for each scholarship you are applying for
• Complete the NCOD Scholarship application

Each essay should be tailored to the scholarship itself - please do not duplicate your essay for each scholarship!

The deadline for application submissions is Friday, March 28, 2025. 

Essay and Video Submission Criteria

Essay: Please limit your essay to 500 words.

Video submission: 3-6 minute video limit.

In your essay or video, please include information that relates to the scholarship criteria, such as:

• Work
• Volunteer
• Clubs/Organization Involvement
• Internship
• Personal and/or Classroom Experience
• You will also need to demonstrate a financial need. If you need assistance with your essay, please visit the NCOD Tutoring Center.

Video Submission - YouTube Link Instructions

1. Upload to YouTube as an "unlisted" video

• 3-6 minute video limit
• If you are using your voice, please correct the YouTube captions

2. Paste the YouTube link into the text field of the NCOD Scholarship application, "Scholarship Essay or Youtube Link."