Scholarships

Once you have been admitted to NIU as a freshman or transfer student, you can be considered for either a merit or housing scholarship. You can apply for the International Student Merit Scholarship from the Office of International Admissions through the MyScholarships application.

For other scholarship opportunities, beyond the Office of International Admissions, please visit the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.

International Freshman Merit Scholarship

You must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5/4.0, as computed by NIU standards. This scholarship is only valid for students who are fully family-sponsored and hold visa classifications ordinarily requiring out-of-state tuition and fees. The amount of each award varies from $5,000 to $9,000 per academic year. This is a renewable scholarship.

International Transfer Merit Scholarship

You must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5/4.0, as computed by NIU standards. This scholarship is only valid for students who are fully family-sponsored and hold visa classifications ordinarily requiring out-of-state tuition and fees. The amount of each award is $5,000 per academic year. This is a renewable scholarship.

Housing Scholarship

You must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75/4.0, as computed by NIU standards. Students receiving this award must live in Neptune Hall in their first academic year. Each award is valued at $2,000 per year towards on-campus room costs and it does not cover the cost of a meal plan. This is a renewable scholarship.