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NEIU Scholarship Information
SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS
NEIU Presidential Scholarship
The most prestigious award at Northeastern Illinois University. Selected by the University Committee and awarded by invitation only to entering freshmen with a minimum ACT composite score of 27. The award covers full tuition, fees and books. The application deadline is March 15. For additional information, contact Michelle Morrow, Director of Scholarships & retention at M-Morrow@neiu.edu.
NEIU Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
A minimum of 3.0 GPA and an A.A. or A.S. degree are required. Out-of-state students, part-time students, students with pervious bachelor's degrees, and non-US citizens who are not a permanent resident are not eligible. New awards will not be awarded until current recipients have completed additional 60 credit hours at NEIU. The student must enroll immediately following completion of two-year college. Verification and recommendation from a Phi Theta Kappa advisor are required. The application deadline is March 15. For information please email Michelle Morrow.
NEIU College of Arts & Science Tuition Scholarship
Freshman requirements: upper 15% of graduating class, minimum ACT of 24 or SAT of 1110. Transfer or current NEIU student requirements: minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. Click here to apply. For additional information please contact Mary Hay Verne at 773-442-5708.
NEIU Scholarships in Mathematics and Physical Sciences
NEIU is offering National Science Foundation Scholarships to incoming (Fall 2010) and current (Fall 2009) freshmen intending to major in one of the following disciplines: Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics. Merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000/year are available to cover up to four years of college. In addition to the financial support, the scholarship program provides students with faculty mentors and research pportunities. Further information and application materials are available at http://physics.neiu.edu/nsf-stem/
NEIU College of Business & Management Tuition Scholarship
Freshman-upper 15% of graduating class, minimum ACT of 26 or an SAT score of 1110, one page essay, submit two letters of recommendation from teachers and/or employers. Transfer or current NEIU Student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, one page essay, submit two letters of recommendation from teachers and/or employers.
For information email Susan Shestakov.
NEIU College of Education
Freshmen-upper 15% of graduating class or minimum ACT of 24 or an SAT score of 1110, one page essay. Transfer or current NEIU student-minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and one page essay. For information email Paola Vargas at P-Vargas@neiu.edu or call Paola Vargas, 773-442-5512.
NEIU Honors Tuition Scholarship
Undergraduate) Admitted into NEIU's Honors Program; have a 3.25 GPA and be enrolled in an Honors course each semester the award is granted. Eligibility after 1st. honors course is completed. For information, please email or call Kathleen Kardaras, 773-442-6045
NEIU Talent Tuition Scholarship (Art, Music, Dance, Honors, Leadership, Speech and Performing Arts, Publications)
Undergraduate. Limited availability. Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate talent. Approval of NEIU Talent Committee. No needs analysis required. Maximum four years of tuition payment. Reapply annually. No repayment obligation. Contact individual departments by email or phone as follows:
NEIU Graduate Merit Tuition Scholarship
Graduate. Must be enrolled in graduate program. Pays only tuition. No repayment obligation. Application available online, click here to apply for Merit Tuition Awards.
NEIU Graduate Need Based Tuition Scholarship
Graduate. Must show need. Must be enrolled for nine credit hours. Pays tuition only. No repayment obligation. Must complete FAFSA and the Need-Based Tuition Waiver application. For further information email Miriam Ocasio-Collazo.
NEIU Cooperating Teacher Certification
Graduate only. Current teachers who have supervised a NEIU student teacher in a classroom setting arranged through Office of Clinical Experiences and Student Teaching. For each student teacher supervised the cooperating teacher will be waived tuition for one 3 credit hour class. No repayment obligation. NEIU's Office of Clinical Experiences & Student Teaching.
NEIU Scholarship for Children of Deceased Faculty and Staff
Undergraduate. Covers tuition and fees. No repayment obligation. For further information contact: Mary A. Griesinger at 773-442-5202.
Illinois Consortium for Educational Opportunity Program (ICEOP)
Graduate only. Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Asian American who have been accepted to a graduate program at Northeastern Illinois University. Must be an Illinois resident and U.S. citizen. Provides partial and full educational stipend for students pursuing degree objectives leading to teaching or administrative positions in post secondary education. For information contact Ada I. Umeh at 773 442-6008 or email Diane O'Cherony.
Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Scholarship
Undergraduate and Graduate. Limited availability to students expressing intent to take courses in preparation for teaching special education. No need analysis required. Maximum: four years. Pays tuition and activity fees. Repayment to state is necessary if teaching career is not pursued. Click here for more information and application, or contact Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), 1755 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015-5209, 1-800-899-4722.
Illinois Merit Recognition Scholarship
Undergraduate. Students must be in the top 5% of their high school class for the 7th and 8th semesters. Eligible students will be sent an application in the summer after high school graduation. $1000 award for the freshman year. No repayment obligation. For more information contact Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), 1755 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015-5209, 1-800-899-4722..
Illinois General Assembly Tuition Waiver
Undergraduate and Graduate. Financial need usually not a factor. Each member of the Illinois General Assembly is authorized to award General Assembly Scholarships. No repayment obligation. Contact your Illinois State Senator or Representative.
Illinois Veterans Grant
Undergraduate and graduate. Veterans must complete appropriate application form and furnish one copy of their official separation form DD-214 which demonstrates: 1) Illinois residency until at least 6 months prior to induction. 2) Served on active duty in the Armed Forces for at least one year at any time since 1940; and 3) Returned to Illinois within 6 months after discharge. Payment of tuition and some fees at any state university. Students may enroll full or part-time. Click here for more information and application or contact NEIU's Financial Aid Office or Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), 1755 Lake Cook Rd., 60015-5209, 1-800-899-4722.
Illinois National Guard/Naval Militia
Undergraduate and graduate. Enlisted member who has served at least one year in the Illinois National Guard or Naval Militia. Payment of some tuition and some fees at any state school. Students may enroll full or part-time. Click here for more information and application or contact Illinois Student Assistance Commission, 1755 Lake Cook Rd., 60015-5209, 1-800-899-4722.
Illinois Dependents of POW's and MIA's Scholarship
Undergraduate and graduate. Students who are dependents (spouse and/or children) of Illinois residents, officially declared prisoners of war, missing-in-action, killed, or 100 percent disabled since January 1, 1960. Contact Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs at 217-782-3564.
Illinois ROTC Tuition Waiver
Undergraduate and graduate. Based on merit. Covers tuition and some fees up to four years. No repayment obligation. Contact U.S. Army ROTC; University of Illinois at Chicago 312-996-3451 or U.S. Air Force: Illinois Institute of Technology 312-567-3525.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Undergraduate and graduate. Must be native American and show financial need. $500 to $1,500 or more, depending upon funds available to the Bureau. No repayment obligation. Contact your tribal office.
Private Scholarships
Undergraduate and graduate. Need, merit, ethnic group, religious group, etc. The amounts vary according to the award. No repayment obligation. Sources of private scholarships are various outside sources. Students are encouraged to register with FREE Scholarship searches such as FastWeb or contact NEIU's Financial Aid Office to view the Scholarship Directory.
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