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College of Business Scholarship Opportunities


Scholarship Opportunities

The College of Business offers many scholarships specifically designated for our Business students. Scholarships are sorted by Incoming Freshman and Current/Transfer Students. Additional funding may be available through NIU scholarships and private funds. *Maximum awards may not be available each year.

Scholarships for Incoming Freshman Business Students

Name of Scholarship
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
Maximum Award*
Deadline

NIU Executive Club & YPN Scholarship
about the donor(s)...

  • Minimum ACT 27
  • Minimum GPA 3.25
  • Demonstrated leadership through extracurricular activities

$5500

February 2014
applications open
in the fall

David & Diane Graf Rockford Freshman Scholarship
about the donor(s)...

  • Resident of greater Rockford area
  • Minimum ACT 22
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Demonstrated leadership through extracurricular activities

$2000

February 2014
applications open
in the fall

Donald R. Larson Endowed Scholarship in Business

  • Demonstrated academic promise

$1000

February 2014
applications open
in the fall

David & Linda Nelson Endowed Business Scholarship

  • Full-time business student
  • Good academic standing

$1000

February 2014
selection by appointment

Rita C. Patti Student Endowed Scholarship

  • Full-time business student
  • Good academic standing

$1500

February 2014
applications open
in the fall

William & Eileen Breitzke Endowed Scholarship in Business

  • Minimum ACT 30
  • Top 10% of their class
  • Resident of Illinois
  • GPA 3.25 for sophomore eligibility

 

February 2014
applications open
in the fall



Scholarships for Current/Transfer Undergraduate Business Students

Name of Scholarship
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
Maximum Award*
Deadline

Randall N. Beck Memorial Scholarship

  • Minimum GPA 2.75
  • Preference given to McHenry/DuPage county residents
  • Completed UBUS 310 or enrolled in UBUS 310 for Fall 2014

$2000

February 2014
applications open
in the fall

Nick & Kim Calamos Scholarship

  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Preference given to those with interest in entrepreneurship
  • Completed UBUS 310 or enrolled in UBUS 310 for Fall 2014

$5000

February 2014
applications open
in the fall

The Crane Composite Scholarship

  • Preference given to students raised by a single parent and demonstrated financial need
  • Completed UBUS 310 or enrolled in UBUS 310 for Fall 2014

$5000

February 2014
applications open
in the fall

The Crocker Endowed Scholarship in Business

  • Demonstrated leadership through extra-curricular activities
  • Financial need
  • Completed UBUS 310 or enrolled in UBUS 310 for Fall 2014

$5000

February 2014
applications open
in the fall

The Robert & Nikki Eickhoff Scholarship

  • Veteran of the United States military service
  • Completed UBUS 310 or enrolled in UBUS 310 for Fall 2014

$5000

February 2014
applications open
in the fall

David & Diane Graf Rockford Transfer Scholarship

  • Resident of greater Rockford area,
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Demonstrated leadership through extracurricular activities

$2000

February 2014
applications open
in the fall

Ruth G. Hart Memorial Scholarship

  • Female
  • Minimum GPA 3.0 at NIU or 3.5 if transfer student
  • Completed UBUS 310 or enrolled in UBUS 310 for Fall 2014

$4000

February 2014
applications open
in the fall

Dan Parmenter Memorial Student Scholarship

  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Preference given to those with part-time job or those who volunteer within community
  • Completed UBUS 310 or enrolled in UBUS 310 for Fall 2014

$1000

February 2014
applications open
in the fall

Anthony E. & Christine Speiser Scholarship

  • Chicago public school graduate
  • Preference given to Lane Tech High graduates
  • Completed UBUS 310 or enrolled in UBUS 310 for Fall 2014

$5000

February 2014
applications open
in the fall