Northern Illinois University — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
DeKalb, Illinois · 6 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
Northern Illinois University automatically considers admitted students for the published merit awards below — but it does not guarantee an amount. Figures are the college's published amounts a student may be awarded, taken from its own scholarship page. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date.
Automatically considered — amount not guaranteed
For the awards below, the college automatically considers students who meet the published criteria, but the amount is not guaranteed. Figures shown are the college's published amounts a student may be awarded — read the official source for how selection and funding work.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman Merit Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 4.0. | 4.0 | — | — | $8,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $32,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | February 1 (priority) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Freshman Merit Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.90. | 3.9 | — | — | $7,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $28,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | February 1 (priority) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Freshman Merit Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.70. | 3.7 | — | — | $6,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $24,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | February 1 (priority) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Freshman Merit Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.50. | 3.5 | — | — | $4,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $16,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | February 1 (priority) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Freshman Merit Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.25. | 3.25 | — | — | $3,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $12,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | February 1 (priority) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Freshman Merit Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed GPA 3.00. | 3.0 | — | — | $1,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $4,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | February 1 (priority) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at Northern Illinois University
Computed only from this college's own published thresholds above: for each pair of adjacent tiers, the score/GPA gap to the next award and what that gap is worth. Retesting only pays if the higher tier is actually reached and the award renews — check the published conditions.
| From tier | What it takes | Next tier | $ unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman Merit Scholarship ($1,000/yr) | +0.25 GPA | Freshman Merit Scholarship ($3,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Freshman Merit Scholarship ($3,000/yr) | +0.25 GPA | Freshman Merit Scholarship ($4,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Freshman Merit Scholarship ($4,000/yr) | +0.2 GPA | Freshman Merit Scholarship ($6,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Freshman Merit Scholarship ($6,000/yr) | +0.2 GPA | Freshman Merit Scholarship ($7,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Freshman Merit Scholarship ($7,000/yr) | +0.1 GPA | Freshman Merit Scholarship ($8,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: GPA as listed on the high school transcript (weighted or unweighted), 4.0 scale
- Application deadline: February 1 (priority deadline; rolling after if funds remain)
- Renewal GPA: 2.75
- Full-time enrollment required: Yes
- Entry: Fall 2027-2028
Students admitted for fall 2026 and beyond will receive renewable scholarship funding based on the amounts below based on their high school GPA.
Questions
Does Northern Illinois University guarantee merit scholarships?
No. Northern Illinois University automatically considers students for the awards above, but amounts are not guaranteed — per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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