Scholarships
Forward, Together Forward Scholarships
Five Northern Illinois University students with strong character, grand ambitions and intellectual curiosity are now recipients of the first-ever Forward, Together Forward scholarships.
Deanna Bach, Jacqueline Do, Scott Hudek, Justin Kuryliw and Grace Weidner, who share those qualities with the five students lost Feb. 14, 2008, each receive a one-time scholarship of $4,000.
“This is NIU’s most prestigious honor for students,” Provost Raymond Alden said. “These five are all highly involved, goal-oriented and motivated. They’re devoted to making NIU, and the world around them, a better place. They will carry on the memories and the good works of the five students to whom this scholarship is dedicated.”
Memorial Scholarship Funds
Several scholarships and individual endowments have been established to honor the five Huskies we lost on February 14, 2008.
- To contribute to the February 14th Fund for the Forward, Together Forward Scholarship visit The NIU Foundation online giving page or call 1-877-GIV2NIU.
- To contribute to the individual student scholarship funds call 1-877-GIV2NIU.
The Julianna Gehant Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will benefit a student majoring in elementary education with preference for those with military service. Julianna served her country proudly for 13 years and one month in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. She was a dean's list student majoring in elementary education. The fund was established to celebrate her life, values and indomitable spirit.
The Ryanne Mace Endowed Scholarship Fund
Ryanne's parents, Eric and Mary Kay Mace, are creating this scholarship in memory of their only child. The scholarship will benefit graduate students studying clinical or school psychology. Ryanne was known for her kindness, and she loved helping others, which is why she chose psychology as her major.
The Daniel Parmenter Memorial Student Scholarship Funds
At 6-foot-4, Daniel Parmenter clearly stood out in a crowd, but it was his character, passion for life and willingness to help others that made him stand out as a leader. Dan was a finance major and valued member of the Northern Star team. He will be remembered for his intelligence, honesty, work ethic and curiosity. Two scholarship funds have been created in his honor, one to benefit undergraduate students in the College of Business and one for students working for the Northern Star.