Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
When you apply for admission as an incoming freshman, you'll automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships:
| GPA Range | Dollar Amount per Year | Total Dollar Amount |
| --------- | ---------------------- | ------------------- |
| 4.0 | $7,000 | $28,000 |
| 3.90-3.99 | $6,000 | $24,000 |
| 3.70-3.89 | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| 3.50-3.69 | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| 3.25-3.49 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| 3.00-3.24 | $1,000 | $4,000 |
📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 12 credits
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
When you apply for admission as a transfer student, you’ll automatically be considered for a transfer merit scholarship. The amount of your merit scholarship depends on your cumulative transfer GPA:
* 3.50-4.00 GPA: $2,000 per year for two years.
* 3.25-3.49 GPA: $1,500 per year for two years.
* 3.00-3.24 GPA: $1,000 per year for two years.
📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 12 credits
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
When you apply for admission as a transfer student, you’ll automatically be considered for a transfer merit scholarship. The amount of your merit scholarship depends on your cumulative transfer GPA:
* 3.50-4.00 GPA: $2,000 per year for two years.
* 3.25-3.49 GPA: $1,500 per year for two years.
* 3.00-3.24 GPA: $1,000 per year for two years.
📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 12 credits
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
When you apply for admission as an incoming freshman, you'll automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships:
| GPA Range | Dollar Amount per Year | Total Dollar Amount |
| --------- | ---------------------- | ------------------- |
| 4.0 | $7,000 | $28,000 |
| 3.90-3.99 | $6,000 | $24,000 |
| 3.70-3.89 | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| 3.50-3.69 | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| 3.25-3.49 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| 3.00-3.24 | $1,000 | $4,000 |
📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 12 credits
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
When you apply for admission as an incoming freshman, you'll automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships:
| GPA Range | Dollar Amount per Year | Total Dollar Amount |
| --------- | ---------------------- | ------------------- |
| 4.0 | $7,000 | $28,000 |
| 3.90-3.99 | $6,000 | $24,000 |
| 3.70-3.89 | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| 3.50-3.69 | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| 3.25-3.49 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| 3.00-3.24 | $1,000 | $4,000 |
📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 12 credits
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
When you apply for admission as a transfer student, you’ll automatically be considered for a transfer merit scholarship. The amount of your merit scholarship depends on your cumulative transfer GPA:
* 3.50-4.00 GPA: $2,000 per year for two years.
* 3.25-3.49 GPA: $1,500 per year for two years.
* 3.00-3.24 GPA: $1,000 per year for two years.
📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 12 credits
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+
When you apply for admission as an incoming freshman, you'll automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships:
| GPA Range | Dollar Amount per Year | Total Dollar Amount |
| --------- | ---------------------- | ------------------- |
| 4.0 | $7,000 | $28,000 |
| 3.90-3.99 | $6,000 | $24,000 |
| 3.70-3.89 | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| 3.50-3.69 | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| 3.25-3.49 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| 3.00-3.24 | $1,000 | $4,000 |
📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 12 credits
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
When you apply for admission as an incoming freshman, you'll automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships:
| GPA Range | Dollar Amount per Year | Total Dollar Amount |
| --------- | ---------------------- | ------------------- |
| 4.0 | $7,000 | $28,000 |
| 3.90-3.99 | $6,000 | $24,000 |
| 3.70-3.89 | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| 3.50-3.69 | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| 3.25-3.49 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| 3.00-3.24 | $1,000 | $4,000 |
📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 12 credits
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
$7,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
When you apply for admission as an incoming freshman, you'll automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships:
| GPA Range | Dollar Amount per Year | Total Dollar Amount |
| --------- | ---------------------- | ------------------- |
| 4.0 | $7,000 | $28,000 |
| 3.90-3.99 | $6,000 | $24,000 |
| 3.70-3.89 | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| 3.50-3.69 | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| 3.25-3.49 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| 3.00-3.24 | $1,000 | $4,000 |
📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 12 credits
Huskie Legacy Award - first year
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
Qualifying students receive the $1,000 award in their first year at NIU when enrolled full-time.
Partner community college Honors transfer
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Transfer students currently attending one of the following community colleges can be considered for a $1,000 renewable scholarship!
📋 Renewal: 3.3 GPA
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
NIU also offers a competitive scholarship to students who were members of Phi Theta Kappa at their community college. Recipients will receive a one-time award of $1,000 in their first year at NIU, when enrolled full-time.