If you have been admitted to NOVA and are worried about how you are going to pay for college, read on for information about applying for NOVA scholarships.  According to NOVA’s Scholarships website, “scholarships are financial awards that do not need to be repaid”.  

Scholarship basics:

• Great resource for all learners.
• Awards may be based on academic performance or other criteria.  
• Amounts generally range from $500.00 to $2,000.00.

When to apply?

 NOVA is accepting scholarship applications for Spring 2027 from September 1, 2026 through October 5, 2026. Typically, one application is submitted to apply for multiple NOVA scholarships. 

 How to apply?

Visit the Scholarships website and click on the Submit Your Scholarship Application.  Once in the portal, you can view a list of the scholarships available.  For each scholarship, you can view an overview, qualifications, and quick facts.  Applying may only take a few minutes and could help you earn money to pay for college.

 Have questions?

 Reach out to NOVA’s Scholarship Coordinator, Darryl Shell, at dshell@nvcc.edu or visit the Scholarships page.