SCHOLARSHIPS

NWCAA Annual Pillsbury Merit Scholarship Program

The 2026 Pillsbury Merit Scholarship Program is open! All applications due April 30, 2026.

The Pillsbury Merit Scholarship Program was established by NWC Class of 1985. Originally, only children of Lifetime Alumni Association members were eligible to apply. This year, thanks to Class of 1986 donors, eligibility has been expanded to grandchildren of Lifetime Alumni Association graduate and faculty members.  This program was originally created and funded through the generous donations from Class of 1985, and managed through the considerable efforts of our past Executive Directors Gene Russell and Ike Puzon. After raising over $90,000, the scholarship program, named in honor of NWC Alumni, Philip W. Pillsbury, became self-funded.  

Eligibility

The Pillsbury Merit Scholarship is open to children and grandchildren of Lifetime Alumni Association members, graduates, and faculty who meet one of the following criteria:

  1. High school seniors
  2. Current college undergraduate students (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior)

Evaluation Process

An impartial committee, with no prior affiliation to any applicants, will review all valid applications in a blind process. Applicants’ names and identifying information will be removed during evaluation to ensure fairness.

Total Scholarship Value: $7,500

Scholarships will be awarded as follows:

  • Children of Lifetime Members

    • 3 Scholarships: $500 each

    • 1 Scholarship: $750
    • 1 Scholarship: $1,250

  • Grandchildren of Lifetime Members

    • 1 Scholarship: $750
    • 1 Scholarship: $500

APPLICATION HERE