Northern Illinois University
Supportive Professional Staff Council

The Supportive Professional Staff (SPS) Dependent Scholarship supports NIU students who are the children and grandchildren of SPS employees. Each $1,000 scholarship provides financial assistance to a deserving student. With your support, we have already awarded several scholarships from the fund. Please help us continue to make an award each year.

Make a Donation

There are three ways to donate. Your contribution is tax deductible.

• Donate online
• Printable pledge agreement (PDF)
• Payroll deduction form (XLSX)

Apply for the Scholarship

You can apply for the scholarship if you are:

• The child or grandchild of an SPS employee (biological, adopted, foster, step or legal guardianship).
• Attending NIU full time.
• Pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree.

Fill out the SPS Dependent Scholarship Application by Jan. 31 to be considered for the following academic year.

Scholarship Recipients

• 2019-20: Karissa Olsen
• 2018-19: Allie Schneider
• 2017-18: Katharine "Katie" Denius
• 2016-17: Daphne Voorhis
• 2015-16: Leyla Puskar
• 2014-15: Lydia Moore
• 2013-14: Mason Bross