Scholarships
If you have questions about any of the scholarships listed or your eligibility for a particular scholarship program, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Institutional Scholarships
National University offers a number of scholarships to students who have completed a minimum number of trimesters and who have at least a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (CGPA). Unless otherwise noted, each scholarship applicant is required to submit a written narrative indicating the value of the scholarship in assisting the applicant in furthering his or her educational and/or practice goals. There may be additional requirements which must be met in order to qualify for a scholarship.
Applications are available in the Office of Financial Aid during the first month of each trimester, and are due back to the Office of Financial Aid by the close of the last business day of the month. As the scholarship funds come from endowment earnings, the earnings are distributed when there is sufficient income to award. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $2,000. Enrolled students will be informed when to apply for these institutional scholarships.
If you have questions about any of the scholarships listed or your eligibility for a particular scholarship program, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
|
Scholarship |
Program |
CGPA & Trimester Requirements |
Essay |
Other Requirements |
|
Alumni Association Scholarship |
DC, ND, MSAc, MSOM, BS, AAS |
2.50 |
No |
The perspective on the value of the applicant belonging to an alumni association. |
|
NUHS Scholarship |
Any |
2.20 |
Yes |
N/A |
|
Diane Winterstein Scholarship |
Any |
2.50 |
Yes |
Must submit two letters of recommendation from NUHS staff attesting to student's service to humanity or to NUHS. |
|
Angelo J. Picchi Memorial Scholarship |
Any |
2.50 |
No |
Must be resident of northeastern Pennsylvania prior to matriculation. |
Ethnic and Minority-Based Scholarships
These scholarships are designed to assist financially needy, academically competitive students who are identified as members of certain ethnic and minority groups.
American Association of University Women
- Deadline: October 14, 2010
- Award: $1,500 - $3,000
- Application: Contact AAUW at 630-986-8334
- Criteria:
- Must be a woman who as resumed education after a 5-year absence
- Resident of one of these Illinois towns: Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Westmont, Woodridge
- Within 2 years of completing an undergraduate or graduate degree
- Awarded after January 1
- Deadline: June and December
- Award: Varies
- Application: Contact ABC Club
- Criteria:
- U.S. citizen
- Minority student
- Member of ABC Club
- Deadline: Varies
- Award: Varies by source
- Application: Available online
- Criteria:
- American Indian heritage
- See website for additional requirements
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.
- Deadline: April 16
- Award: $1,000 - $5,000
- Application: Appy Online
- Criteria:
- Latino student
- Enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university
- Demonstrate financial need
- Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
- Strong writing skills
- U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
Gates Millenium Scholars Program
- Deadline: January
- Award: Varies
- Application: Apply Online
- Criteria:
- African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander American
- U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- 3.3 GPA
- Full-time student
- Consideration given to academic achievement, community service and leadership potential
Greek Women's University Club
- Deadline: Mid October
- Award: Varies
- Application: Download
- Criteria:
- Must be female
- Full-time undergraduate (2nd year and above) or full-time graduate student
- At least one parent of Greek ancestry
- U.S. citizen
- Permanent resident of Chicago metro area
- Deadline: December 15
- Award: $1,000 - $3,000
- Application: Available Online
- Criteria:
- Be of Hispanic heritage
- U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Have plans to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited institution
- Must have complete the FAFSA
- Pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree
- Deadline: February
- Award: Varies by source
- Application: Apply Online
- Criteria:
- U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or have graduated high school in the U.S.
- Must have attended high school in the U.S. for a minimum of 3 years
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student
- See website for other requirements
Jewish Vocational Service Scholarship
- Deadline: February 15
- Award: $1,000 or more
- Application: Available Online
- Criteria:
- Must be Jewish
- Either born/raised in Cook County, Chicago metro area, or Northwest Indiana; or have one continuous year of full-time employment in Cook County or Chicago metropolitan area
- Intend to remain in the Chicago metropolitan area after completing school
- Entering an accredited professional graduate education program on a full-time basis
- Must be available for a personal interview at Jewish Vocational Service
- Pursuing a career in a helping profession
- See website for other requirements
National Italian American Foundation Scholarship
- Deadline: March 5
- Award: $2,000 - $3,000
- Application: Apply Online
- Criteria:
- At least one ancestor who immigrated from Italy
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Organizational Scholarships
The scholarships listed below are available to students who are members of certain organizations.
Community Services Block Grant (CDBG) Scholarship
- Deadline: Early May
- Award: Varies
- Application: Download (also available in Office of Financial Aid)
- Criteria
- Resident of DuPage County
- Enrolled in an Illinois accredited higher education program
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Meet CSBG low-income requirements
- For more information, call 630-407-6500
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships
- Deadline: February 15
- Award: $1,500 per recipient
- Application: Available online
- Criteria:
- Enrolled at least 3/4 time in graduate or undergraduate program
- Income of $25,000 or less
- Eligible U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- 50% of awards will be made to members of ethnic minority groups and/or documented physical disability
Scholarship Search
Begin your search for scholarships at some of these useful websites.
- Access America for Students
- Arkansas Scholarships Database (for Arkansas students)
- College Board Scholarship Search
- College Net Scholarship Search
- College Prowler
- FastWeb
- FastAid
- FinAid.org Scholarship and Fellowship Database
- FinAid.org Student-Profile Based Aid
- Free Scholarship Search Service
- MANA - A National Latina Organization
- Peterson's Scholarship Search
