Scholarships and Awards
Undergraduate Scholarships
| Undergraduate Awards | Eligibility | Deadline/Application |
|---|---|---|
| Dean's Award | Senior who has made outstanding contributions to the Physics Department, with at least 90 credit hours and a 3.0 GPA | Selected by committee; no application. Nominations from faculty |
| Jerrold H. Zar | One scholarship awarded to a continuing undergraduate student, chosen from nominees in BIOS, CHEM, GEOL, and PHYS | March |
| Paul and Elizabeth Kling | Awarded to outstanding junior or senior in math/science education; criteria include a 3.0 minimum GPA with preference given to demonstrated financial need | March |
| Physics Department Outstanding Senior Award ($100) | Graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in physics | Nominated by faculty; no application |
| John and Lili LaTourette Student Research Award ($750 stipend or research expenses) | Junior or senior full-time student engaged in physics research | Nominated by faculty; no application |
| NIU Scholarship Search | Varied | Varied |
Graduate Scholarships
For more information about available fellowships, funding, and awards, visit the Graduate School website .
Ph.D. Scholarships
Ph.D. Student Awards
| Award | Eligibility | Application/Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation Facilitation Award (from CLAS) | Ph.D. student in the last summer of the program | Usually end of April; (TBA) Nominated by faculty; no application |
| Physics Department Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award ($100) | Ph.D. student who has demonstrated excellence in research | Nominated by faculty; no application |
M.S. and Ph.D. Students
| Award | Eligibility | Application/Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Awards Program | Undergraduate and/or graduate students who have shown outstanding participation and leadership in student organizations | February |
| Outstanding Graduate Student Awards | Acknowledges outstanding NIU graduate students. One M.S. and one Ph.D. student. Nominations by faculty to the Awards Committee should be received by February. | |
| Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards | Acknowledges outstanding NIU graduate teaching assistants. One M.S. and one Ph.D. student. Nominations by faculty to the Awards Committee should be received by February. | |
| Physics Department Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award ($100) | Acknowledges outstanding graduate teaching assistant in the Physics Department | Nominated by faculty; no application. April |
External Scholarship Awards
| Award | Eligibility | Application/Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| AAPT Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Teachers | U.S. citizens attending U.S. schools. Undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in physics teacher preparation curricula, and high school seniors entering such programs. | December – application |
| Affordable Colleges Online | Varied | Varied |
External Scholarships and Fellowships
- Scholarship Listings from The Nucleus
- Department of Homeland Security
- The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) invites exceptional young researchers to apply for the ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship.
- NRC fellowships - for graduate students
- IDA - STPI Science Policy Fellowship Program
- DOE Scholars
