The NIU PROMISE Scholars Program is a campus-wide initiative for new freshmen and sophomore students enrolled in a STEM major or undecided about their major choice.  PROMISE Scholars will participate in a summer pre-college program, STEM Learning Communities, research and peer opportunities with faculty and students, and career readiness activities with national corporations.

Goals

• To encourage NIU students to pursue undergraduate education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
• To expose students to the practical applications of STEM majors.
• To support the matriculation and graduation rates of students in math and the sciences.
• To demonstrate how math and science are used to impact the everyday lives of U.S. citizens.
• To provide students with exposure to a diversity of corporate and research work environments.
• To support PROMISE Scholars through scholarship and stipend support.