2026 NICA Foundation Scholarship Program
In 2026 the NICA Foundation Scholarship Program will award multiple scholarships, provided by our generous donors. With your continued help, we can ensure that the next generation will be "Making Connections!"
Who can apply?
- YOU or any NICA member in good standing
- Child of a new/current member
- Grandchild of a new/current member
- Employee of a new/current member for six months
What Scholarships are available?
- 25th Anniversary Scholarship at $4,000
- Coca-Cola CCE Scholarship at $3,000
- Regional Councils Scholarship at $3,000
- NICA Leadership Scholarship at $3,000
- 2 O’Brien Vocational Arts Scholarships at $2,000 each
- Numerous Named Visionary Scholarships at $2,000 each
- Various Entrepreneurial Scholarships at $1,000 each
Applications must include the following:
- Completed NICA Foundation Scholarship Application.
- A professional color photograph (no larger than a 8x10 photo if mailed, high resolution if submitted online) for publication in NICA News.
- Three letters of recommendation. If applicant is a 6 month employee of a regular NICA member, one of the letters must be from that owner.
- Official transcript reflecting your most recent academic semester/year. Your high school, college or university should mail (1043 E. Brandon Blvd. Brandon FL 33511), fax (813-803-8460), or email (scholarship@nicainc.org) transcripts directly to the NICA office.
The Scholarship Committee will not review applications from Applicants who have already received NICA Foundation Scholarships for four years. The NICA Scholarship Committee will take into consideration not only the content of the application, but also its appearance, word count, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. In addition, please refrain from utilizing AI, as we are interested in hearing your true voice. Any missing supporting documents, such as transcripts or reference letters, will negatively impact your score. If you have applied in past years, please update any written responses to receive full credit.
Once you complete the first question, applicants may save their progress before submitting by selecting the save icon next to the list of questions. You will receive a confirmation email once your application is submitted successfully. Although online applications are encouraged, downloadable fill-in versions are available upon request. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
Be sure to request transcripts early to ensure receipt in the office by June 1, 2026.
When are scholarship applications due?
Scholarship Applications are due June 1, 2026. Applicants will be contacted with results in the month of July, and winners will be announced in August's issue of NICA News. Contact scholarship@nicainc.org with all inquiries.