2025 Application Guide for Northern Illinois University Freshman Merit Scholarship

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on 1st of December, 2024 (but scholarships will continue to be awarded on a rolling basis after the priority deadline if funds remain available)

Scholarship Summary: 
All incoming domestic freshman who apply for admission into Northern Illinois University will automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships. 

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Obtain a minimum average high school GPA of 3.0

Value of Scholarship: 
The NIU Merit Scholarships range from $1,000 - $7,000 annually.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
Your application for admission plus all required documents (transcript, test score, application fee or waiver) must be received by the priority deadline to be considered for a merit scholarship.
 
Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Northern Illinois University Freshman Scholarship Page.