Because of You is an annual scholarship fundraising event sponsored by the Northeast State Foundation.

The goal of the Because of You Campaign is to raise scholarship money for Northeast State students. All funds raised by events and sales during the campaign are used for Northeast State student scholarships.

View entries on these contest pages and vote by making a donation to the Northeast State Foundation.

Each vote is $1 and you can vote as many times as like. If you donate $10, that will equal 10 votes for your favorite entry.

View full instructions on each contest page.

Northeast State's Got Talent!

The Northeast State's Got Talent virtual talent competition is a free contest for students, staff, and the community to show off their talents!

Contestants entered by uploading a clip of their talent to Youtube. When voting begins you can visit the Northeast State Foundation donation page and make a donation for your favorite clip (or clips)!

Each vote is $1 and you can vote as many times as like. If you donate $10, that will equal 10 votes for your favorite video.

Voting will begin once all entries are submitted. The video with the most votes at the end of the contest will be declared the winner!

All proceeds will benefit the Performing Arts Annual Scholarship for the Music & Choral Program.

View 2023's Talent Show entries

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Door Decorating Contest

If you are interested in participating in the door decorating contest, please email Josh Johnson at JAJohnson@NortheastState.edu by Sept. 21. Doors must be decorated by Sept. 25.

Categories are Most School Spirit, Best Theme, Most Creative, and Fan Favorite.

See the 2023 entries and vote for Fan Favorite

Four winners will receive $100 towards a scholarship or program of their choice.

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Nature Photo Contest

Students, Faculty & Staff can enter for fre!

How to Submit

Email entries to nescc.eliz.photos@gmail.com. Entries will be accepted Sept. 18 through Sept. 29.

Entrants should identify themselves as either faculty, staff, or student. 

Oct. 2-6: View Photos & Vote

Entries will be available for voting at https://nesccelizphotos.wixsite.com/contest.

A $25 gift card awarded for faculty, student & staff winner. 

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