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Freshman Scholarships

You’ve worked hard in school — both in and out of the classroom — and we want to reward you for your achievements. Merit-based scholarships are awarded during the application review process and are based on your course work, grade-point average (GPA), and ACT or SAT test score.

Academic scholarships are renewable provided you maintain the required GPA each year. Merit scholarships are not based on need. Your application for admission and academic credentials are used to award these funds unless otherwise noted.  Your achievements and special talents in other academic and activity areas, like education, the sciences and the fine arts, could result in additional scholarship opportunities.

  • Presidential Scholarships
    • Scholarships for exceptional high school students who are encouraged to apply for admission early.
    • Application review begins before Oct 1 and continues on a rolling basis.
    • Amount is determined during the application review process and is an award of $16,500 per year ($66,000 over four years).
    • Award based on a combination of GPA from core academic classes and ACT/SAT test scores.
    • Contact the Office of Admission for further details on eligibility.
    • Available for 4 academic years provided the minimum GPA requirements are maintained.
  • Dean Scholarships
    • Scholarships for top high school students who are encouraged to apply for admission early.
    • Application review begins before Oct. 1 and continues on a rolling basis.
    • Amount is determined during the application review process and is an award of $15,000 per year ($60,000 over four years).
    • Award based on a combination of GPA from core academic classes and ACT/SAT test scores.
    • Contact the Office of Admission for further details on eligibility.
  • Honor Scholarships
    • Scholarships for strong high school students who are encouraged to apply for admission early.
    • Application review begins before Oct. 1 and continues on a rolling basis.
    • Amount is determined during the application review process and may range from $10,500 to $13,000 per year ($42,000 to $52,000 over four years).
    • Award based on a combination of GPA from core academic classes and ACT/SAT test scores.
    • Contact the Office of Admission for further details on eligibility.
  • National Merit Finalist Scholarships
    • Three-quarter tuition scholarships are awarded to National Merit Finalists who are full-time freshman students.
    • Available for four academic years.
  • Science Scholarships
    • Amounts range up to $2,000 per year.
    • Available to full-time students intending to major in science, mathematics or computer science.
    • Recipients must meet the Presidential Scholarship criteria.
    • Available for four years provided the appropriate GPA is maintained and student completes 9 credit hours in science courses per year.
  • International Scholarships
    • Must be an international student.
    • Range from $10,000-$15,000 per academic year.
    • Available for four academic years.

Talent
As an incoming student, you may audition for talent scholarships in the areas of music, theatre, art, and forensics. They are renewable depending on department funding and your continued participation. For further information, contact the Office of Admission.

Alumni
Incoming students can be recommended by an alumnus/alumna of North Central College to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Recommendations must be received by March 1 prior to the year the student will enter the College. If you know an alum, have them recommend you for this scholarship through the Alumni Office.

Church-Related

Communication

  • Bockholdt, due Fri., February 10, 2012
    • Student must show an interest in speech communication or theatre.

Education

  • John J. Bohlander, Roger K. and Mildred Rife Goodwin and Jeanene Yule, deadline passed
  •          3.0 cum GPA
  •          Undergraduate majoring or minoring in Education              
  • Teach First, due Fri., March 2, 2012
    •  First generation college student
    • Must participate in program as decided by education department.

Mock Trial

  • Mock Trial, due Wed., February 15, 2012 
    • Student must participate in the Mock Trial Program.
    • Student may be asked to participate in an in-person interview before award is made.

Music

  • John Miller Cowlishaw, due Fri., March 16, 2012
    • Must be a music, music education or musical theatre major or minor.
    • Cumulative GPA 3.0
  • David del Ciello Jazz, due Fri. March 2, 2012
    • $1000
    • First priority given to jazz students, second to music education students
  • Naperville Chorus, due Mon., deadline passed
    • Must be a music major
    • cum GPA 3.0
    • financial need as determined by FAFSA
    • Must learn and participate in choral work with Naperville Chorus

Writing

  • Emerging Writers Spotlight, due Wed., February 1, 2012
    • Writing competition open to all high school students
    • Writing may appear in North Central Review

Additional Opportunities

  • Harold Emery Meiley, due Fri., March 16, 2012
    • Student planning to study computer science, business, engineering, pre-med or pre-law.
    • Minimum ACT score of 23
    • Financial need determined by FAFSA is considered.
  • Verne E. Dietrich, due Fri., February 24, 2012
    • Student majoring in physics, chemistry or mathematics.
  • Board of Trustee Associates-Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering (BOTA-WYSE), due Fri., June 1, 2012
    • Student must have participated in WYSE Sectional Competition (preferably at North Central).
    • Top 20% of graduation class or at least 3.0 cumulative GPA.
    • Actively involved in extra-curricular activities.