Scholarships for First-time Freshmen

These are renewable annually while attending Northwestern provided the student maintains the following academic standards:

• Presidential and Deans Scholarships - maintain a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Faculty  Scholarship - maintain a cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Founders Scholarship - maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress whereby a cumulative college GPA of 2.0 or higher is achieved mid-way through the program of study and/or have completed at least 2/3 of coursework attempted.

Eagle Scholars Honors Scholarship

up to $17,000, annual, renewable
Northwestern's honors program is designed to challenge high-ability students to greater academic achievement.  New students admitted to Northwestern with top credentials will be invited to apply to this program prior to January 1 the year before entering at Northwestern. The scholarship is renewable annually with successful involvement in the program, including a cumulative college GPA of 3.65 or higher.

If you are selected for this prestigious program, we will ask that you decline other Northwestern scholarships and discounts. You may still be eligible for music and/or theatre scholarships and need-based aid.

Leadership Award

$2,000 annual, renewable
Approximately 40 of these competitive four-year awards are presented each year to new students who demonstrate leadership potential as indicated through the admission application and references. Candidates must commit to full participation in Northwestern’s Leadership Development Program to receive this award.

Music Scholarship

$500–$4,000
Average for music majors: $2,500/year
Average for non-music majors: $1,000/year
Music scholarships are available to music majors and non-music majors, to both new and continuing students. Scholarships are awarded through the Music Audition Application process. For details, visit nwc.edu/music or call the Department of Music at 888-878-5514 or 651-631-5218.

Theatre Arts Scholarship

up to $2,000
Scholarships are awarded each year to students participating in theatre productions. These awards carry the expectation of active involvement on stage and/or backstage. For more information, contact the theatre department at 651-286-7536 or download the theatre scholarship application online.

Transfer Student Scholarships

Transfer Scholarship

Transfer students who have completed 12 or more post-high school college credits and have a minimum college GPA of 2.75 (see chart below) are eligible for a Transfer Scholarship.

Eagle Scholars Honors Scholarship

at least $11,500, annual, renewable
Northwestern's honors program is designed to challenge high-ability students to greater academic achievement.  New students admitted to Northwestern with top credentials will be invited to apply to this program prior to January 1 the year before entering at Northwestern. The scholarship is renewable annually with successful involvement in the program, including a cumulative college GPA of 3.65 or higher.

If you are selected for this prestigious program, we will ask that you decline other Northwestern scholarships and discounts. You may still be eligible for music and/or theatre scholarships and need-based aid.

Leadership Award

$2,000 annual, renewable
Approximately 40 of these competitive four-year awards are presented each year to new students who demonstrate leadership potential as indicated through the admission application and references. Candidates must commit to full participation in Northwestern’s Leadership Development Program to receive this award.

Music Scholarship

$500–$4,000
Average for music majors: $2,500/year
Average for non-music majors: $1,000/year
Music scholarships are available to music majors and non-music majors, to both new and continuing students. Scholarships are awarded through the Music Audition Application process. For details, visit nwc.edu/music or call the Department of Music at 888-878-5514 or 651-631-5218.

Theatre Arts Scholarship

up to $2,000
Scholarships are awarded each year to students participating in theatre productions. These awards carry the expectation of active involvement on stage and/or backstage. For more information, contact the theatre department at 651-286-7536 or download the theatre scholarship application online.

Continuing Student Scholarships

Eagle Scholars Honors Scholarship

up to $17,000, annual, renewable
Northwestern's honors program is designed to challenge high-ability students to greater academic achievement.  New students admitted to Northwestern with top credentials will be invited to apply to this program prior to January 1 the year before entering at Northwestern. The scholarship is renewable annually with successful involvement in the program, including a cumulative college GPA of 3.65 or higher.

If you are selected for this prestigious program, we will ask that you decline other Northwestern scholarships and discounts. You may still be eligible for music and/or theatre scholarships and need-based aid.

Leadership Award

$2,000 annual, renewable
Approximately 40 of these competitive four-year awards are presented each year to new students who demonstrate leadership potential as indicated through the admission application and references. Candidates must commit to full participation in Northwestern’s Leadership Development Program to receive this award.

Music Scholarship

$500–$4,000
Average for music majors: $2,500/year
Average for non-music majors: $1,000/year
Music scholarships are available to music majors and non-music majors, to both new and continuing students. Scholarships are awarded through the Music Audition Application process. For details, visit nwc.edu/music or call the Department of Music at 888-878-5514 or 651-631-5218.

Theatre Arts Scholarship

up to $2,000
Scholarships are awarded each year to students participating in theatre productions. These awards carry the expectation of active involvement on stage and/or backstage. For more information, contact the theatre department at 651-286-7536 or download the theatre scholarship application online.

Academic Tuition Benefit for 2012-13

Awards are given to continuing students in their junior or senior year who are not eligible to receive the newly instated renewable academic scholarships listed above.   Eligible students will have completed at least one full-time semester at Northwestern. The following amounts will be awarded for the 2012–13 school year, based on the cumulative GPA earned at Northwestern College:

Endowed Scholarships for Continuing Students

$500 and up
Students who have attended at least one semester at Northwestern and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher will be considered. Students fill out an online scholarship application to apply for these awards. Awards are announced in April and are made the following fall and spring semesters. You must apply for these scholarships each year.