Scholarships
We’ll help you identify honors scholarships, national fellowships and external awards that match your goals. We’ll guide you every step of the way through the application process.
Honors Scholarships
We encourage you to apply for University Honors Program scholarships and tuition waivers. You may reapply for these competitive awards in future years. Applications and deadlines are available in MyScholarships.
- Alumni Honors Scholarships
- Ari and Ruth Kovacevich Distinguished Scholarship
- Arthur P. and Sue Warrick Doederlein Scholarship
- Dick Noreen Honors Scholarship
- Donald and Linda Shearer Honors STEM Scholarship
- Honors Fellows
- Honors Excellence Awards
- Honors Trip Coordinator (HTC)
- James L. Massey Honors Scholarship (freshmen only)
Enhance Your Education Grant
The Enhance Your Education (EYE) Grant offers University Honors Program students the opportunity to apply for up to $1,000 in funding to support travel, supplies and other costs associated with the University Honors capstone, study abroad programs, honors-related research and artistry endeavors, and other appropriate educational activities. You must print off and complete the EYE Grant application form (PDF) and submit it by the appropriate deadline.
Apply in the semester prior to your study abroad experience or activity (before Nov. 15 or April 1). Submit the application via email to honors@niu.edu.
National Fellowship Advising
We provide National Fellowship Advising. Start exploring national fellowships and external awards to further your research and education. Our Rising Scholars program will help you develop into a competitive fellowship applicant.
McKearn Fellows
Transform your educational experience by applying to the McKearn Fellows Program. A McKearn Fellowship is among NIU's most prestigious honors and allows you to conduct research in your field of study and create a plan for reaching your career goals.
