Dan and Melissa Collard both attended NEO in the early 1980’s. They both value the asset that NEO has always been to the area. In turn, they both placed a high degree of value upon education for their children. This scholarship is designed to aid students with their ability to begin their academic careers at NEO in a healthcare, math or science related field of study. Recipients of this scholarship must have demonstrated a combination of strong academic performance and community involvement during high school. A minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required for consideration. Recipients must designate a healthcare, math or science related field of study.