We hope that you’re enjoying your time as a student. The Alumni Association is here to enhance your experience at Northeastern. Read below about joining the NEIUAA as a student, the scholarships our office manages, and Student Philanthropy initiatives!
Participate Now!
- Acquire leadership skills
- Receive mentoring from successful alumni
- Learn from an internship
- Expand your career networks
- Support your alma mater
- Get involved as a student and stay "forever Golden!"
- Apply for scholarships supported by Northeastern alumni
Student Membership in the Alumni Association
Become a member today! You can become a student member of the Northeastern Illinois University Alumni Association and receive your alumni benefits early! Engaging with Northeastern alumni is an invaluable experience. Participate in three activities or leadership opportunities per semester and maintain your membership status. Here are some examples:
- Contribute to the Class Gift Campaign
- Volunteer at Alumni Association events
- Support Student Philanthropy initiatives
- Hold student leadership positions
Student Philanthropy Initiative
Student members of the Alumni Association will also support Student Philanthropy initiatives. They are tasked with educating students on the importance of giving during their academic career, raising funds for scholarships, completing service projects, creating philanthropic traditions, hosting student life activities that build school spirit throughout the university, and encouraging their peers to donate their time, talent, and treasure to Northeastern.
Some of our events include hosting or participating in:
- Piggy Bank Savings Challenges
- All is Fair in Love & (Penny) Wars-Valentine's Day
- Pie-lanthropy Bake Sale
- Beach Cleanup
- Dinner for 12
- WTTW Pledge Drives
- Backpack Drives
- Giving Tuesday
- #Proud2BeNEIU Day
- Golden Eagle Welcome Day
- Student Philanthropy 101 Workshops
- March Mania Philanthropy Month
Become a student member of the NEIU Alumni Association and tell us about your interests in student philanthropy activities! Apply online, download or pick up a NEIUAA Student Member Application from the Office of Alumni Relations.
Office of Alumni Relations Scholarships
The NEIU Office of Alumni Relations supports students by providing academic and career developing resources. With support and funding from our 87,000+ alumni, our office hopes to elevate the academic journey of Northeastern students by providing financial support through scholarships. The Office currently supports the NEIU Alumni Association Internship Scholarship, the Class Gift Scholarship, the Doris Vrooman Alumni Mentoring Scholarship, and the Robertson Family Education Enrichment Award. All of our scholarships are open to current NEIU students, but some may have eligibility requirements by Student Classification.
Student Classification by Total Hours Earned
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Freshman |
0-29 hours |
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Sophomore |
30-59 hours |
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Junior |
60-89 hours |
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Senior |
90+ hours |
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Graduate |
Admitted to a graduate degree program |
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Student-at-Large |
Not admitted to a degree program |
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Student-at-Large Seeking Licensure |
Admitted to a licensure program |
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Second Bachelor's Degree |
Admitted to an undergraduate degree program |
All students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor each semester, and to seek information and assistance from appropriate staff should they have any questions regarding requirements or regulations.
NEIUAA Internship Scholarship
To support and recognize a Northeastern student who will be involved in an internship opportunity at Northeastern Illinois University or at a for-profit company, government entity or non-profit agency for academic credit.
We are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2023. The application deadline for Spring 2024 is Dec. 1, 2023.
Class Gift Scholarship
Since 1996, graduating seniors have made it a tradition to support the Class Gift Fund, one of the largest scholarship funds at Northeastern. Do you believe you are the next lucky recipient of the Class Gift Scholarship?
We are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2023. The application deadline for Spring 2024 is Dec. 1, 2023.
The Doris Vrooman Alumni Mentoring Scholarship
The Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to offer an alumni-student mentoring scholarship to current Northeastern Illinois University students who have achieved first semester sophomore status, and to all first semester transfer students. The intention of this scholarship is to aid in student retention and provide guidance to current students from those who have graduated from Northeastern.
We are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2023. The application deadline for Spring 2024 is Dec. 1, 2023.
The Robertson Family Education Enrichment Award
The goal of the scholarship will be to support underprivileged students of Black/African American and Latinx/Hispanic race/ethnicity at Northeastern Illinois University who have demonstrated courageous resilience in his/her personal narrative. The award may be used to underwrite expenses of tuition, books, fees or personal expenses.
The recipient(s) will participate in an alumni-mentoring opportunity during one full semester. The alumni/student mentoring partnership will include meeting with a Northeastern graduate at least four times during the semester and work with the mentor on a final reflection assignment that summarizes the mentoring experience.
We are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2023. The application deadline for Spring 2024 is Dec. 1, 2023.
More Scholarships
There are over 150 scholarships at Northeastern supported by private donations and help support your degree aspirations. Search through Academic Works by year in school, ethnicity, major, etc. to find more scholarships that fit your needs. Contact the Scholarships Office at scholarships@neiu.edu or at (773) 442-4606.
View the NEIU Foundation Scholarship Brochure
View the NEIU snapshot Scholarship Brochure
Become a Mentor!
For more information, please visit our student-alumni mentoring program page.
