NWFSC Viewbook 2023

Northwest Florida State College

Why the Raiders?

A proud name and tradition, Northwest Florida State College is honored to use the name “Raiders” to pay tribute to the heroes of the past who have shaped our future today.

In the College’s first year of operation, in 1964, then Okaloosa-Walton Junior College set about to choose a school mascot. It was decided that the College use the name “Raiders” in honor of the heroic airmen who trained at Eglin Air Force Base for their famous World War II raid on Tokyo.

In dedication to keeping the legacy of the Doolittle Raiders alive, the College is honored to feature various Raider memorabilia throughout the campus, including a mini museum at the entrance of Raider Arena; a painting bearing the signatures of surviving crewman from each of the 16 participating aircrafts, including Jimmy Doolittle himself; and an autographed edition of Doolittle’s autobiography.

Photograph No. 520603; “Take off from the deck of the USS HORNET of an Army B-25 on its way to take part in first U.S. air raid on Japan,” Doolittle Raid, April 1942; 80-G-41196; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD.

The College’s facilites include state-of-the-art student computer labs, a top-rated sports complex, a child development center, and a criminal justice training center. The 120,000 square foot Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts Center on the Niceville Campus provides students the finest in instructional facilities for dance, music, theater, visual arts and humanities.

Mattie Kelly Arts Center

Student-led productions, Broadway shows, and art galleries with a 3,500-piece collection

Robert E. Green Jr. Science Building

Nursing Building

The College was pleased to receive $21.8 million from Triumph Gulf Coast for the renovation of the Health Sciences building on the Niceville campus. The College has also received an additional $790,000 for the expansion of the Nursing program.

Raider Arena

Home to National Champions

Raider Central Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Navigators, and other services

Collegiate High School

Susan Myers Learning Resources Center

Home to the Accommodation Resource Center and the Zoghby Learning Commons which offers tutoring services

Look out for our mascot, J.R., throughout the book! How many can you find?

In addition to a 264-acre campus in Niceville, Northwest Florida State College operates a joint campus with the University of West Florida in Fort Walton Beach. It also operates five centers: The Chautauqua Center in DeFuniak Springs, the Robert L.F. Sikes Education Center in Crestview, the Aviation Center of Excellence, and full-time centers at Hurlburt Field and in south Walton County.

Niceville Campus (Flagship Campus)

100 College Blvd East, Niceville, FL 32578

Fort Walton Beach Campus

1170 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

South Walton Center

109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Robert L.F. Sikes Education Center (Crestview)

805 East James Lee Blvd, (U.S. Hwy. 90), Crestview, FL 32539

Chautauqua Center (DeFuniak Springs)

908 U.S. Highway 90 West, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

Hurlburt Field Center

Education Services Building 90220

221 Lukasik Avenue, Hurlburt Field, FL 32544

Aviation Center of Excellence (Bob Sikes Airport)

3152 Airport Road, Crestview, FL 32539

Located in the coastal heart of the Florida panhandle, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida’s public system of 28 state and community colleges, Northwest Florida State College offers bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificates. The College’s primary service district stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Alabama state line.

24 Average Age

8,011 Total Students

1,640 Dual-Enrolled Students

335 Collegiate High School Students

17:1 Student to Faculty Ratio

Arts and Sciences

• Associate in Arts

Fine and Performing Arts

• Audio Technology (Recording Arts) - CCC

• Stage Technology (Theater and Entertainment) - CCC

Physical Education and Wellness

• Sports, Fitness, & Recreation Management - A.S.

Business

Accounting

• Accounting Technology - A.S.

• Accounting Technology Management - CCC

Business Administration

• Business Administration - A.S.

Career Education

Aviation

• Professional Pilot Technology - A.S.

• Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operations - A.S.

• Aviation Airframe Mechanics - CCP

• Aviation Powerplant Mechanics - CCP

• Commercial Pilot - CCC

CNC

• CNC Machinist/Fabricator - CCC

• Rapid Prototyping Specialist - CCC

Computer Programming

• Computer Programming & Analysis - A.S.

• Business Development and Entrepreneurship - CCC

• Business Management - CCC

• Business Specialist (Human Resources) - CCC

Management

• Management & Supervision - BAS

Specialization Options: Health Care Management, Human Resources Management, Public Safety, Supervision

• Project Management - BAS

• Health Services Management - A.S.

• Industrial Management Technology - A.S.

• Applied Management - AAS

Marketing

• Design and Digital Marketing - A.S.

• Graphic Design Production - CCC

Medical Coder/Biller

• Medical Coder/Biller - CCC

Paralegal Studies

• Paralegal Studies - A.S.

• Computer Programmer - CCC

• Computer Programming Specialist - CCC

Culinary

• Culinary Management - A.S.

• Culinary Arts - CCC

• Culinary Arts Management Operations - CCC

• Food and Beverage Management - CCC

• Food and Beverage Operations - CCC

Construction

• Building Construction Specialist - CCC

Engineering

• Engineering TechnologySpecialization Options: Electronics, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical

Design & Fabrication

• Engineering Technology Support Specialist - CCC

Cybersecurity

• Cybersecurity - A.S.

Hospitality and Tourism

• Hospitality and Tourism Management - A.S.

• Event Planning Management - CCC

• Guest Services Specialist - CCC

• Rooms Division Management - CCC

• Rooms Division Operations - CCC

Information Technology

• Computer Information Technology - A.S.

• Computer Information Data Specialist - CCC

• Help Desk Support Technician - CCC

• Information Technology Analysis - CCC

• Information Technology Support Specialist - CCC

Public Safety

• Emergency Medical Services - A.S.

• Emergency Medical Technician - ATD

• Correctional Officer (Basic) - CCP

• Firefighter I/II - CCP

• Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician - CCP

• Law Enforcement Officer (Basic) - CCP

• Paramedic - CCC

Welding

• Welding Technology - CCP

• Welding Technology - Advanced - CCP

Health Sciences

Medical Laboratory Technology

• Medical Laboratory Technology - A.S.

Nursing

• Nursing - B.S.

• Nursing - A.S.

Physical Therapist Assistant

• Physical Therapist Assistant - A.S.

Radiography

• Radiography - A.S.

Teacher Education

Early Childhood Education

• Early Childhood Education, Birth through Four - B.S.

• Early Childhood Education - A.S.

Specialization - CCC

• Early Childhood Development Specialization - CCC

• Infant/Toddler Specialization - CCC

• Preschool Specialization - CCC

Elementary Education

• Elementary Education - B.S.

Workforce

Apprenticeships

• Building Maintenance Repairer

• Carpentry

• CNC

• Computer Support Specialist

• Culinary (Cook)

• HVAC

• Network and Computer Systems Administrator

• Plumbing

Customized Training

Leadership Okaloosa

• Child Care Center Management

Learn more about the degrees and certificates that we offer by visiting nwfsc.edu

The Associate in Science (A.S.) in NURSING degree program prepares students to become highly skilled health care professionals. Students will learn to assess the health needs of individuals, groups, and communities; actively promote healthy practices; and provide treatments for injuries or diseases. Whether at the bedside or in the community, career opportunities for nurses are numerous and rewarding.

The CULINARY MANAGEMENT A.S. degree program is designed to prepare students for employment in the culinary field. Students will gain employable skills and knowledge through classroom instruction and culinary lab experiences. Courses include: Culinary Techniques, Contemporary Cuisine, Food and Beverage Management, and Introduction to Hospitality Management.

The WELDING TECHNOLOGY program focuses on the structural construction welding field. Training includes oxy/fuel cutting, plasma cutting and welding with TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), and flux core on carbon steel and stainless steel plates. This training prepares students to meet industry demands and develop the skills necessary for a career as a structural welder.

The PUBLIC SAFETY degree programs offer education and training in firefighting, corrections, law enforcement, and emergency medical service fields. Courses vary based on the program, but may include: Courts and the Judicial Process, EvidenceBased Policing, Public Service Operations, and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support. Northwest Florida State College

Aviation Center

of Excellence

Earn your degree and your wings with Northwest Florida State College. The Northwest Florida State College Aviation Program is poised to set students up for success in the aviation industry. With programs in Professional Pilot Technology, Airframe and Powerplant and Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operations, NWFSC can give you the education and training you need to make your future take off.

Interested in a career in aviation? Learn more at nwfsc.edu

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Career Education & Workforce Development

The College offers apprenticeships in construction trades, hospitality, and manufacturing. The programs blend classroom instruction and on-the-job training to provide students with employable skills and certifications.

Apprenticeship fields include:

• Building Maintenance Repairer

• Carpentry

• Computer Support Specialist

• Culinary (Cook)

• HVAC

• Network and Computer Systems Administrator

• Plumbing

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Central

Student Success Navigators

Student Success Navigators in Raider Central are available to assist with admissions, registration, financial aid, academic advising, student ID cards, records, and much more over the phone, live chat, and in person at every campus and center location.

An appointment with a Student Success Navigator can cover the following areas:

• Admissions

• Academic Advising

• Financial Aid

The RaiderReps Student Ambassador program at Northwest Florida State College is a leadership and scholarship opportunity for current students to promote and serve the mission of the College. RaiderReps serve as the official student hosts of Northwest Florida State College. They are positive, thoughtful, and enthusiastic student leaders who represent the College at special events, campus visits and tours, alumni and foundation activities, commencement, and recruitment events.

Learn more at nwfsc.edu/advising

Scholarships

Northwest Florida State College offers a wide variety of scholarships for students, including:

• AASA P.A.C.E. Scholars Program

• Athletic Scholarships

• Men’s Basketball

• Women’s Basketball

• Baseball

• Softball

• Cheerleading

• Fine & Performing Arts Scholarships

• Voice

• Dance

• Drama

• Instrument

• Musical Theater

• Recording Arts

• Technical

• Visual Arts

• Forensics/Brain Bowl Team Scholarships

• Foundation Scholarships

• Over 300 scholarships are awarded to students annually

• Honors Scholarships

• RaiderRep Student Ambassador Scholarships

• Student Advisory Board Scholarships

Veterans & Military Success Center

Established in February 2019 at the Niceville Campus, the Veterans & Military Success Center is a one-stop shop to expand educational opportunities, providing transitional services and career services for veterans and their families. The Veterans & Military Success Center offers a tranquil, professional, and respectful location where student veterans and their family members can study or pursue other scholastic endeavors. Additionally, the Veterans & Military Success Center creates a cooperative community for student veterans and provides resources for leadership, support, advisement, and campus engagement.

VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) is a program through the Veterans Benefits Administration that places an experienced Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor directly on campus to assist and support student veterans and eligible family members. The VSOC counselor serves as a liaison for veterans on campus. All student veterans, active-duty service members, and family members attending Northwest Florida State College can access the Department of Veterans Affairs through a full-time VA Counselor.

The VSOC Counselor can assist you with:

• Information on VA benefits such as life insurance, home loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation & employment, and VA education benefits

• Guidance and support while using your VA educational benefits

• Vocational exploration and assistance in selecting a suitable career

• Assistance with referrals to VA medical centers and local Vet Centers

• Information on submitting a claim for disability compensation

• Employment information and assistance

• Locating community and other resources

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Zoghby Learning Center

The Zoghby Learning Commons is located in the Susan Myers Learning Resources Center. It is a centralized hub of collaborative and engaging support services for both students and faculty. The Commons provides testing and tutoring services, as well as independent and group study areas, labs, computers, whiteboards, and free printing services.

Learn more information about hours and services provided

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Arts Center

Thomas Ryan Theater Student

“I was losing the security of the military, I was losing that paycheck, I was losing that support, and I was going to be on my own,” Thomas Ryan said as he reflected on his transition from the military. “It suddenly hit me, and it was terrifying.”

Thomas recalled giving his retirement speech at Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs after almost 21 years of service in the United States Air Force. As he looked out at all of the airmen whom he had supervised, Thomas remembers feeling a wave of doubt like he was making a mistake by getting out. He explained that it took him a long time to come to terms with his retirement and realize that it was all for the better.

Thomas spent most of his career in the Air Force as a Security Forces officer. During his service, he deployed to Bosnia and Iraq. He was also approached by the Office of Special Investigations to do undercover drug work and recalls his year in OSI being extremely successful.

After retirement, Thomas said it was difficult to find employment and attributes the difficulties he faced to the negative stigma surrounding veterans and post-traumatic stress disorder.

“It became apparent to me that one of the reasons why I wasn’t getting called back was because I put my combat deployments on my resume,” he said. “I changed my resume, and that is when I got my only callback. The only thing I can think of is that people are just scared that veterans will flip a cap one day and go crazy. It was strange to me and sad too. I remember wondering if there were other veterans out there going through the same thing I was.”

Although the first three years after retirement were difficult for Thomas, he later realized that his experiences and military background would lead him to his passion and to Northwest Florida State College.

“I was talking to one of my closest friends trying to figure out what I was going to do, and he said, ‘why don’t you become an actor?’” Thomas recalled. “I was like, ‘that’s a stupid idea. Why would I want to do that?’ and he explained, ‘well, you did a year’s worth of undercover work. You convinced all of these people that you were somebody else. It was all improv, and you were extremely successful at it. Why wouldn’t you want to be an actor?’”

His friend’s idea led Thomas to realize that he had potential in the film industry. After securing some roles in background, body doubles, and extras, Thomas decided that he needed formal training if he wanted to make it to the big leagues.

Thomas was introduced to NWFSC by his exwife, who happened to be an alumna of the college.

“I looked at a couple of schools that were relatively close, but they were strictly theater with no specialization in acting,” he explained. “It just worked out that Northwest offered everything that I needed, and I was literally down the road from it. So, it was a win-win.”

Now that he has started to pursue his degree at NWFSC, Thomas said he appreciates his instructors, who have been teaching him everything that he needs to know about the industry, and the Veterans Success Center that has helped him every step of the way.

“I can go in and say, ‘hey, this is what I want to do,’ and they can just lay it all out for me,” he said. “They showed me what I needed to do and where I needed to be to get my degree in theater appreciation. I would have been lost without them.”

The theater wing was completed in December of 1996 and includes the Mainstage Theater, Sprint Theater, Frances Smith Herron Dance Studio, and the Seven Dancers sculpture. The wing hosts Broadway touring shows, visiting artists, dance and opera companies, the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, and productions held by the College’s students. At Mattie Kelly Arts Center, students get the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals on traveling broadway tours.

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The music wing and Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries were completed in October of 1995. The Tyler Recital Hall hosts student performances, and the Holzhauer and the McIlroy art galleries host local and touring art exhibits.

Voices of Northwest Florida

Voices of Northwest Florida is a vocal ensemble created to promote excellent musicianship and character. Members serve as a team of ambassadors in concert with the President’s Office to advance the mission of the College. These outstanding students perform a variety of music ranging from patriotic, inspirational and modern pop, and represent Northwest Florida State College on campus, in the community, and beyond. Each student receives a full tuition scholarship.

Raider Rhythms

Raider Rhythms is a select dance ensemble that performs at Raider basketball games in the Raider Arena. Members of Raider Rhythms are featured in many College productions including Dance Facets, Friends & Family, select NFSO productions, and other community engagements where they gain performance experience. Each dancer receives a full tuition scholarship.

Arena

Men’s Basketball est. 1967

NJCAA National Champions: 1995, 2015, 2022

Panhandle Conference Champions: 1975, 1995, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023

FCSAA/Region VIII Champions: 1995, 2001, 2003, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2023

Women’s Basketball est. 1992

NJCAA National Champions: 2021, 2023

Panhandle Conference Champions: 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2013, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023

FCSAA/Region VIII Champions: 1993, 1995, 1996, 2020

Natalia Beaumont Basketball Player

Growing up in Australia, Natalia Beaumont always knew that basketball would be a part of her future.

What she didn’t foresee was how Northwest Florida State College would guide her down an additional path and help her rediscover her interests when she had to take a break from the sport she loves.

Natalia left Australia three years ago and moved to the United States to pursue the college route. She began her journey at a junior college in Melbourne, FL, then transferred to NWFSC, where she pursued an Associate in Arts and became a Raider athlete with the women’s basketball team.

Although she had to take a break from the sport during the 2021-2022 season, Natalia is grateful for the opportunity to have studied at NWFSC and contributes her academic success to the support system and resources she found at the College.

“The Raider family has been a huge support for me,” she said. “I didn’t get to play this season due to tearing my ACL, but the amount of love that the Raider community showed me was an unreal experience.”

Natalia explained that being away from the court forced her to learn how to be more of a student than an athlete, and recalled how she found herself living in the library with her math tutors who felt like her best friends.

Natalia graduated with her Associate in Arts in May of 2022 alongside her teammates and fellow international student-athletes. She remembers commencement being a great experience and is proud to cross the stage as a first-generation college graduate.

Natalia will be attending the University of Alaska Anchorage this summer, where she will continue to play basketball while also pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nutrition.

“I’m that athlete who just sees my whole future with a basketball in my hand,” she said. “I still plan on playing basketball, but being here at Northwest, I’ve seen that the possibilities are endless. I never saw myself going to Alaska Anchorage, and I never thought I would study dietetics and nutrition, but doing that, I’ve been able to see a world so much bigger than just a pair of basketball shoes and a basketball in my hand. I can be a coach. I can help someone maintain a good diet. The possibilities are endless. And I haven’t been able to have that perspective in my life before.”

Natalia thanks her support system at the College for everything they have done for her. She admits that it wasn’t an easy journey, but the coaches, team, faculty, and staff at NWFSC have positively impacted her life during a time of uncertainty and doubt.

Raider Baseball est. 1992

NJCAA National Champions: 2015

Panhandle Conference Champions: 1996, 2000, 2011, 2019, 2023

FCSAA/Region VIII Champions: 2015

Esports Team est. Fall 2022

Northwest Florida State College created its first Esports Team in the Fall of 2022. Students gather to play competitive games such as:

• FIFA

• Hearthstone

• Madden

• Overwatch

• Call of Duty

• Rainbow 6

• Rocket League

• Valorant

• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Raider Life

Northwest Florida State College is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations that empower students to get involved.

• African American Student Association

• Brain Bowl

• Club de Español

• Dungeons and Dragons Club

• Ensemble groups

• Voices of Northwest Florida

• Raider Rhythms

• Musical Theater

• Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale

• Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra

• Jazz Ensemble

• Film Club

• Forensics Team (Speech and Debate)

• Gay-Straight Alliance

• Junior Prep Club

• Medical Lab Technology Association

• National Society of Leadership & Success

• Phi Theta Kappa

• Pre-Professional Educators Association

• Radiography Club

• RaiderReps Student Ambassadors

• Raider Writers

• Student Nurses Association

Student Advisory Board

The Student Advisory Board (SAB) provides a voice for NWFSC’s student body in all college affairs while helping to further the goals of the College from a student perspective. The SAB coordinates and regulates various activities for students, such as the annual fall festival, spring fling, and several service-based learning opportunities.

Additionally, the SAB partners with the Florida College System Student Government Association (FCSSGA) in representing students across the state as they advocate for change in Florida legislation.

Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the international honor society that promotes leadership, fellowship, service, and scholarship. Students must complete at least 12 hours of associate degree coursework and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher to be eligible for membership.

Mattie Kelly Environmental Institute

Mattie M. Kelly Environmental Institute at Northwest Florida State College is part of the Mattie M. Kelly Cultural and Environmental Institute designated by the late Mattie M. Kelly of Destin, Florida. MKEI is dedicated to the cultural, environmental, historical, and instructional goals set forth by Mattie M. Kelly. The team at MKEI is made up of lab researchers, teachers, field technicians, coordinators, and volunteers.

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance

In 1996, representatives from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), government agencies, environmental organizations, and members of the business community met with concerned citizens and elected officials at Northwest Florida State College to discuss environmental quality and economic development. The sharing of concerns from participants, along with the discussion on philosophies of ecosystem management from the FDEP and Eglin AFB, sparked a partnership for sustainable development that is now called the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA).

Collegiate High School

With a proven track record of academic and student success, parent satisfaction, and accolades from state and national education officials, the Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College is a true testament to the power of school choice.

Students may customize their program of study to meet transfer prerequisites and follow a detailed program of study that leads directly to a college degree.

Students at Collegiate High School graduate with a standard High School diploma and either an Associate in Arts degree or an Associate in Science degree with two options: Computer Information Technology and Engineering Technology.

Interested in the Collegiate High School? Find out more at chs.nwfsc.edu

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment is a statewide program that allows high school students to enroll in college-level courses while simultaneously earning their high school diploma. Students are exempt from paying college fees.

The Florida Dual Enrollment program was created by Florida statute and is governed by state law. It serves public, private, and home-schooled students.

Learn more about our Dual Enrollment Program at nwfsc.edu

The College

What do two SpaceX welders, three actors, a U.S. Senator from Arizona, two NBA players, and a Columnist and Novelist have in common? Their futures began at Northwest Florida State College.

Chris Duarte’ Star Rookie of the Indiana Pacers

Los Angeles Clippers Xavier Moon

Allan Castillo

OVER $2.1M in support for academic programs $800K in Foundation Scholarships awarded to over 600 students

The Northwest Florida State College Foundation supports the College in improving the educational opportunities of students and enhancing the region’s quality of life through positive, value-added community and industry relationships. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community leaders who volunteer their time and talents to help ensure the organization achieves its mission.

These are just a few of the many students whose lives were impacted by the Northwest Florida State College Foundation.

Troy Berry Jr.

Scholarship: Rebecca Duggan

Teaching Scholarship

Hometown: Crestview, Florida

Major/Intended Major: Acting

“I genuinely appreciate and am honored that I received this award. My dream is to be an actor one day. This career field is extremely difficult to get into. I didn’t even know if I was even going to be able to go to college, and the fact that I have received this award is so heartwarming and I am so thankful. Thank you for helping my dream slowly come true.”

Visit nwfscfoundation.org/endowments for a full list of available scholarships

Brittany Clark

Scholarship: Surge Suppression, Inc. Nursing Scholarship

Hometown: Valparaiso, Florida

Major/Intended Major: Nursing - BSN

“This scholarship will help me accomplish my goals of obtaining my BSN in nursing. I aspire to make a difference in the field of nursing, improving quality care and leadership to attain the highest level of patient outcomes possible. I appreciate this scholarship as it will allow me to focus on school without the worry of finances associated with tuition costs. Thank you!!!”

Shatyron Baker

Scholarship: Perry Ballard Scholarship, All Sports Association

Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida

Major/Intended Major: Paralegal

“This scholarship has impacted me by giving me the opportunity to further my education beyond a basic K-12 learning environment. It gives me the opportunity to become the first person in my family to have a college education. I was raised by a single mother who worked dead-end jobs to support me and my siblings. In a way, she showed me everything I did not want to do with my own life, which is one that lacks ambition. I want to pursue a degree so that I will have the opportunities that she did not. I want to make my mother proud by furthering my education. I don’t just want a job, I want a CAREER. And thanks to my donor, I’m now one step closer. Thank you!”

Ramon Harris

Scholarship: Martha and Arthur Sizemore Nursing Scholarship

Hometown: Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Major/Intended Major: Nursing - BSN

“This scholarship has enabled me to focus wholly on schoolwork during my education and not any looming debt. I intend to become a Med-Surg nurse, and possibly an ICU or higher-acuity specialty when I am able to nail down my fundamentals. Thank you for this opportunity; I am grateful to have such a solid path to success with support such as this scholarship.”

Here at Northwest Florida State College, our mission is to improve lives by providing a globally competitive education that catalyzes cultural, civic, and economic development throughout the region.

As one of the top higher-education institutions in Northwest Florida, the best is always our standard.

We are committed to helping each of you achieve your individual goals for education and career success by providing you with the highest quality of education, training, and resources.

We are proud to offer a diverse set of programs developed specifically to help you be marketable and in demand in the local workforce.

In addition, the College is continuously adding online courses to its curriculum to make classes even more accessible.

Whether you are a recent high school graduate wanting to explore your career options, a service member that is transitioning out, or a seasoned employee looking to pursue professional development through continuing education, we are here to help you shine.

We can't wait to see what you achieve during your time at the College and want to thank you for allowing us to be a part of your academic journey.

Welcome to the Raider Family!

Dr. Devin Stephenson

100 College Boulevard, East Niceville, FL 32578

Northwest Florida State College President