Scholarships at Northern Illinois University

Scholarship for incoming freshmen and tranfer students enrolling at Northern Illinois University who were not selected for the University Scholars Award. Average qualifications of recipients: Incoming Freshmen-top 5% of class, ACT score of 27 or higher; or Transfer Students-3.5 GPA. Selection is also based on extracurricular activities. Number of awards may vary. Freshmen due date: February 1st and transfer students: March 1st. Award amount covers tuition and $300 per year. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Northern Illinois University who were not selected for the University Scholars Award or the Academic Finalist Award. Average qualifications of recipients: top 5% of class or ACT score of 27 or higher. Selection is also based on extracurricular activities. Award amount is for a tuition waiver and $750 per year. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for graduating high school seniors who will be attending Northern Illinois University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, rank in the top 10% of class, and have a minimum ACT score of 25 or SAT score of 1140. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for incoming transfer, reentering, or graduate students enrolling at Northern Illinois University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Undergraduate students must have completed at least 12 credit hours and graduate students must have completed at least 9 credit hours. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students at Northern Illinois University who are single parents near completion of a degree or certification. Preference given to students who have financial need. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for graduating high school seniors from an Illinois high school or from Arlington County, Virginia who are enrolling at Northern Illinois University. Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 25 or SAT score of 1100. Preference given to students who will be studying Education, Foreign Languages, or Political Science. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University who are reporters or the editor of the Northern Star and will be pursuing a career in Journalism. Applicants must have a full year of school left and be enrolled full-time. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University who have children requiring childcare. Pell grant recipients who do not receive a state childcare subsidy are eligible. Recipients must use the NIU Campus Childcare Center. Due date and number of awards may vary. Award amount is up to 75% of childcare costs. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for residents of Illinois who are full-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University in the ESP-CHANCE program. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and file for financial aid by April 15th. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

The Dean's Diversity Scholarship for Freshmen and Transfers is open to minority and female freshmen and transfer students at Northern Illinois University. You must be admitted to the College of Engineering and Technology to be considered for this award. Entering freshmen must have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Transfer students must have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You must also be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

The Doc and Betty Newell Scholarship is available to full - time students at Northern Illinois University. You must be majoring in electrical engineering or engineering technology and have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University who are sworn-in or currently serving as a NIU Student Association senator. Applicants must show interest in wanting to participate in a University-led or University co-sponsored study abroad program. An essay is required. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for continuing students attending Northern Illinois University. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and financial need. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Northern Illinois University who were not selected for the University Scholars Award or the Academic Finalist Award. Average qualifications of recipients: rank in top 5% of class or ACT score of 27 or higher. Selection is also based on extracurricular activities. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for full-time, entering freshmen at Northern Illinois University who meet the criteria of the University Scholar Award. Applicants must have financial need and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Criteria for the University Scholars Award are: National Merit Scholar caliber, recommended rank in top 5% of class, and a minimum ACT score of 27, and extracurricular activities. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for full-time juniors or seniors at Northern Illinois University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for full-time, female, juniors at Northern Illinois University who are majoring in Education with an emphasis in junior high or intermediate level. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University enrolled in the Honors Program who have 30 to 75 credit hours. Applicants must be active on campus and committed to Honors activities. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Applications are available in February. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for graduates of Sterling High School (IL) who are full-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University who graduated from a inner city Chicago public high school. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. Selection is also based on service to the community. Primary preference given to African American students and then other minority students. Number of awards may vary. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

The Jerrold H. Zar Endowed Scholarship in Biology is available to full-time senior students at Northern Illinois University. You must be majoring in biology and have a minimum 3.5 GPA in biology and 3.0 overall GPA to be eligible for this award.

The Joe R. Wilkinson Memorial Fund Endowed Scholarship is available to graduating senior students at Northern Illinois University. You must be majoring in political science and have the highest GPA in your class to be eligible for this award.

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University seeking a degree. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Preference given to students with a 3.5 GPA. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for full-time sophomores at Northern Illinois University who are majoring in Education. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students (in at least the fourth term) at Northern Illinois University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University who are pursuing a degree in Library Science. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University who are reporters or the editor of the Northern Star and will be pursuing a career in Journalism news. Applicants must have a one full year of school remaining, be enrolled full-time, and have dedication to the Northern Star. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for residents of the U.S. or Canada who are undergraduate students enrolling/attending Northern Illinois University. Applicants must be in the second year of study. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University. Applicants must be outstanding students, have financial need, and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for full-time seniors at Northern Illinois University majoring in Education with an interest in reading of childrens literature. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for residents of Illinois who are full-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University and are majoring in Education. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students (freshmen ineligible)at Northern Illinois University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for full-time junior, senior and graduate students at Northern Illinois University (NIU) enrolled in studies dedicated to improving the lives of women. Juniors and seniors must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and graduate students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. All applicants must have completed a minimum of one year of studies at NIU Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

The NIU Esports Varsity Scholarship is available to all students who participate in varsity Esports at Northern Illinois University. Substitute players are also eligible for this award.

The NIU Fierce Gamer Scholarship is available to sophomore-level and above undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University. You do not have to be a varsity player or an esports club member to apply for this award.

Scholarship for incoming, minority, freshmen or transfer students enrolling at Northern Illinois University. Freshmen must have a minimum ACT score of 22 and rank in top 1/3 of class. Transfer students must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Number of awards may vary. Award is a tuition waiver. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for incoming transfer students enrolling at Northern Illinois University who were not selected for the University Scholars Award or the Academic Finalist Award. Average qualification of recipients is a minimum 3.5 GPA. Selection is also based on extracurricular activities. Award amount is for tuition waiver and cash award. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University who are of Hispanic origin. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable.

The Samuel S. Goldich Fund Scholarship is available to graduate students at Northern Illinois University. You must be enrolled in the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences to be eligible for this award, which is meant to defray specific research related expenses.

Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Northern Illinois University who are of National Merit Scholar caliber. Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 27. Selection is also based on extracurricular activities. Number of awards may vary. Award amount covers tuition, a book stipend, fees, room and board. Nonrenewable.

Scholarship for incoming transfer students enrolling at Northern Illinois University who have completed at least 45 semester hours at a community college. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Selection is also based on extracurricular activities. Number of awards may vary. Award amount covers tuition, a book stipend, fees, room and board. Nonrenewable.

The Waldo W. Burchard Award for Graduate Scholarship is available to graduate students at Northern Illinois University. You must be majoring in sociology, be completing your degree the year the scholarship is awarded, and have the highest GPA in your class (minimum 3.5 GPA) to be eligible for this award.

Scholarship for graduating high school seniors from West Aurora High School enrolling at Northern Illinois University and will be majoring in Education. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

The Wilbur and Carmen Pursley Scholarship is open to full-time junior and senior students at Northern Illinois University. You must be majoring in music with trombone or composition as your concentration to be eligible for this award.