# Nancy Etz Scholarship

> The Nancy Etz Scholarship is a $1,000 annual academic scholarship, founded by Nancy Etz, that supports and encourages students pursuing higher education in the United States.

Launched in 2020, the Nancy Etz Scholarship recognizes an outstanding student and provides resources to help them advance in their discipline and pursue their dream career. It is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S., as well as high school seniors accepted into a college or university. Applications are currently closed; the site publishes updates on the next scholarship cycle.

## Key pages
- [Home](https://www.nancyetzscholarship.com/): Overview of the Nancy Etz Scholarship, the $1,000 award, eligibility, and the essay topic.
- [About the Scholarship](https://www.nancyetzscholarship.com/about-us/): The scholarship's purpose, history since 2020, and who it serves.
- [Previous Winners](https://www.nancyetzscholarship.com/previous-winners/): Stories of past recipients recognized for leadership, service, and academic drive.
- [Press & Media Coverage](https://www.nancyetzscholarship.com/press/): Where the Nancy Etz Scholarship has been featured.
- [Blog](https://www.nancyetzscholarship.com/category/blog/): Study tips and articles for students pursuing higher education.
- [Scholarship Updates](https://www.nancyetzscholarship.com/contact/): Current application status and updates on the next cycle.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.nancyetzscholarship.com/privacy-policy/): Site privacy information.

## About
- Name: Nancy Etz Scholarship (also called the Nancy Etz Academic Scholarship).
- Type: Academic scholarship program / Service, provided by an organization of the same name.
- Founder: Nancy Etz.
- Established: 2020.
- Award: $1,000, awarded annually to one outstanding student.
- Mission: To support and encourage students pursuing higher education and help a recipient advance in their discipline and career.
- Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate or graduate students in the U.S., or high school seniors accepted into a college or university.
- Essay topic: A 500-word essay on demonstrating leadership and overcoming obstacles in school, society, or family life.
- Selection: The Nancy Etz Scholarship Committee reviews submissions after the deadline and contacts the selected recipient.
- Area served: United States.
- Current status: Applications are closed; updates on the next cycle are posted on the site.