The Dependent Scholarship provides financial assistance to NIU students who are the children of NIU operating staff (civil service) employees. The scholarship is made possible by the fundraising activities of the Operating Staff Council.
Thank you to everyone who has given to the scholarship! We invite you to see our list of past recipients.
Selection Committee
The Dependent Scholarship Selection Committee consists of members of the operating staff and Operating Staff Council. No parent, guardian or relative of an applicant is allowed to serve on this committee. The committee screens all applications and selects the scholarship recipients.