Northern Illinois University

College of Engineering & Engineering Technology

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Scholarships

For currently enrolled students:

For new entering students:

Other resources on the Web:

NIU Scholarship Finder

The NIU Searchable Scholarships Web site can give a customized list of potential awards or browse ALL scholarships available.

ACEC Member Organization Scholarship Award

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC-IL) conducts an annual scholarship program that provides a minimum of $11,500 in awards. ACEC-IL annually awards a $4,000 top award to an Illinois engineering student. In addition, a minimum of six additional $1,500 Named Scholarships are awarded. These Named Scholarships are graciously sponsored by ACEC-IL Member Firms.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The College Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to community college, four-year college and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $3,000.

E-Scholar Web site

The e-Scholar Web site has information about hundreds of federally funded education scholarships, fellowships, grants, internships, and cooperative programs valued at more than $400 million. The site contains information for students from high school through doctoral. New programs are added daily.

Manufacturing is Cool - Scholarship Money

This Web site is developed by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and has several links to foundations and programs offering scholarships.

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers - ISPE Foundation Scholarship

Four scholarships are available.

Kelly Engineering Resources Offers $5,000 Future Engineers Scholarship

All sophomore- and junior-level college engineering students who meet the program criteria are invited to compete for the scholarship by submitting an essay on a designated, contemporary engineering topic. Candidates will be evaluated on their demonstrated potential for and commitment to a career in engineering, outstanding academic performance and depth of knowledge about the issue or challenge addressed in their essay.