Student Resources
Scholarships
Each year, we oversee a portfolio of scholarships, providing college and career opportunities for dozens of North Central graduates looking to further their education. Scroll to see current opportunities, and learn more about last year’s recipients here.
2025 Scholarship Opportunities

The following scholarships are open to students in the North Central graduating class of 2025. All applications are due February 15, 2025.

North Central
Alumni Merit
Scholarship
$5,000

Awarded to two students in the top 10% of their class who embody the motto “Achievement through scholarship, honesty, and respect.”

Steven Drybread
Scholarship for
the Arts
$3,000

Awarded to an outstanding visual or performing artist who plans to pursue a major in their chosen art.

Dr. Harry Feldman
Environmental
Scholarship
$2,500

Awarded to a student who shows commitment to conservation and environmental issues.

Deb Ellman of
Daubenspeck Park
Scholarship
$4,000

Awarded to a student who has a love for the natural world and a plan to pursue environmental studies.

H. Dean Evans
Scholarship
$3,000

Awarded to a student who demonstrates a commitment to integrity and service. Financial need required.

Adam Goodman
AVID Scholarship
$2,000

Awarded to a student who participated in AVID at the middle school and/or high school level. Financial need required.

Leatherman Family
Scholarship
$2,000

Awarded to a student pursuing a career in education with plans to be a teacher.

Health Care
Heroes Scholarship
$2,000

Awarded to a student who plans to be an emergency medical technician (EMT) or certified nursing assistant (CNA).

Beverly Sinclair
Musical Theater
Scholarship
$5,000

Awarded to a student destined for the musical theater stage.

Joel Yonover
Scholarship
$2,000

Awarded to two students who have shown passion for performing in the speech, debate, or the arts.

Theresa Veccia Young Memorial Scholarship
$1,000

Awarded to two students for have been enrolled in the NCHS ENL program for at least one semester.

Sabra Gage
Pay It Forward
Scholarship
$1,000

Awarded to a student who has navigated adoption, the foster care system, or been classified McKinney-Vento. Financial need required.

2024 Scholarship Recipients

We awarded more than $62,000 in scholarships to North Central High School’s Class of 2024. Highlighted below are some of the recipients.

Jane Akers

North Central Alumni Merit Scholarship

Sam Huizinga

North Central Alumni Merit Scholarship

Emily Hedlund

Health Care Heroes Scholarship

Samrawit Tezera

Adam Goodman AVID Scholarship

Laurel Granlund

Steven Drybread Scholarship for the Arts

Ai Jared

Joe and Will Lawrance Outstanding Senior Art Awards

Ava Hall

Joe and Will Lawrance Outstanding Senior Art Awards

Charlotte Parish

Joe and Will Lawrance Outstanding Senior Art Awards

Daniela Flores

H. Dean Evans Scholarship

Riley Sherman

Dr. Harry Feldman Environmental Scholarship

Madeline Bumps

Leatherman Family Scholarship

Seti Turinayo

Lotus Scholarship Fund

Jackson Bentley

Karen Sue Potter Memorial Scholarship

Lucius Smith

Nicholas M. Borschel Scholarship Fund

Phoenix Moody

Joel Yonover Scholarship

Sam Winkler

Joel Yonover Scholarship

Madeline Bumps

Barbara S. Shehorn Mental Attitude Scholarship

Yarethyz Contreras Lozano

Everwise Superintendent’s Scholarship

Abeni Moore

Charles McGaughey Leadership Scholarship

Wakem Wells

Roberta Quandt Memorial Scholarship

Theo Pell

Deb Ellman of Daubenspeck Park Scholarship

Jilayne Kistner

Beverly Sinclair Musical Theater Scholarship

Eliza Pioch

Burton Cleaveland Science Scholarship

Carter Brames

Dr. Rudy Wilson Memorial Scholarship

Aysha Still

Dr. Rudy Wilson Memorial Scholarship

Carla Martinez

Strength Through Adversity Scholarship