Reception recognizes 2016-17 Student Scholars

by northeastnation

November 18, 2016

Northeast State recognized the 2016-17 Student Scholars at the annual Scholars Reception held Nov. 17 at MeadowView Convention and Conference Center in Kingsport. An album of photos of the event and the scholars can be viewed at www.northeaststatephotos.com.

The Office of Scholarship Programs and Student Needs hosted the reception to honor students receiving scholarships both from and administered by Northeast State. More than 200 students received scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year. The complete list of scholarships and recipients can be found via this link 2016-17 Student Scholars.

Northeast State proudly recognized our 2016-17 Student Scholars Thursday night.

The deadline to submit a Northeast State Scholarship application is March 1, 2017. To learn more about scholarships available through Northeast State visit the website: http://www.northeaststate.edu/Financial-Aid/Scholarship-Programs-and-Student-Needs-Office/.

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