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Northeast launches scholarship program that supports students beyond graduation

Northeast Community College has announced a scholarship program designed to extend support beyond graduation. The initiative aims to create opportunities for students and help them build pathways to future success, according to college officials.

The scholarship is part of Northeast’s broader effort to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals. College representatives say the program encourages students to plan for life after graduation while reducing financial barriers.

Applications for the Northeast Foundation scholarships for the 2027-2028 academic year will reopen Nov. 1, 2026, and close March 15, 2027. Institutional scholarships remain open until the start of the Fall 2026 semester. Officials urge students to apply early and invest in their futures.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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