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 |
Eligibility: When you apply for admission as an incoming freshman, you'll automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships:
How to apply: ["apply for admission to NIU", "submit required documents by priority deadline"]
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 |
Eligibility: When you apply for admission as an incoming freshman, you'll automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships:
How to apply: ["apply for admission to NIU", "submit required documents by priority deadline"]
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 |
Eligibility: When you apply for admission as an incoming freshman, you'll automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships:
How to apply: ["apply for admission to NIU", "submit required documents by priority deadline"]
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.
Eligibility: The amount of your merit scholarship depends on your cumulative transfer GPA:
How to apply: ["apply for admission to NIU", "submit required documents by priority deadline"]
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 |
Eligibility: When you apply for admission as an incoming freshman, you'll automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships:
How to apply: ["apply for admission to NIU", "submit required documents by priority deadline"]
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 |
Eligibility: When you apply for admission as an incoming freshman, you'll automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships:
How to apply: ["apply for admission to NIU", "submit required documents by priority deadline"]
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 |
Eligibility: When you apply for admission as an incoming freshman, you'll automatically be considered for one of the following merit scholarships:
How to apply: ["apply for admission to NIU", "submit required documents by priority deadline"]
Huskie Legacy Award - first year
Award
$1,000 one-time in-state
$1,000 one-time out-of-state
Qualifying students receive the $1,000 award in their first year at NIU when enrolled full-time.
Eligibility: This award is given to students whose parent or parents graduated from NIU.
How to apply: ["be child of an NIU alumnus", "enroll full-time in first year"]
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!
Eligibility: Minimum eligibility requirements:
* Must transfer directly to NIU from one of the partner community colleges.
* Must have a minimum 3.2 transfer GPA at your community college.
* Must be admitted to NIU’s University Honors Program.
* Enroll full-time at NIU and maintain a 3.3 cumulative NIU GPA.
How to apply: ["transfer from partner community college", "minimum 3.2 transfer GPA", "admitted to University Honors Program", "enroll full-time"]
Award
$1,000 one-time in-state
$1,000 one-time 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.
Eligibility: Minimum eligibility requirements:
* Must be an active member of PTK at your community college.
* Must have a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.5 or higher.
* Must be admitted to NIU’s University Honors Program.
How to apply: ["active PTK membership", "cumulative transfer GPA 3.5+", "admitted to University Honors Program"]