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Established in 1997 by friends of William and Margery Vandament, 10th president and first lady of Northern Michigan University.
| Amount: | $500 minimum - Study Abroad; $750 - Transfer Student |
| Number awarded: | Varies |
| Renewable: | Not specified |
| Class status: | Not specified |
| GPA minimum: | Not specified |
| Must be full-time student: | Not specified |
| Must demonstrate financial need: | No |
Two scholarships are available for this award. One is for a student studying abroad and the other for a new transfer student.
Additional Requirements Transfer students who will attend NMU and have completed at least one year of study at another institution are eligible. Selection Process: For information and application instructions about scholarships specific to study abroad, please contact the International Programs Office, 145 Whitman Hall, ipo@nmu.edu. | |
We are pleased to announce that we have launched a new electronic scholarship search and submission service that will make it faster and easier for you to apply for and monitor the status of your application.
If you are interested in learning more about what privately funded scholarships are available and which ones you might qualify for, please log in to MyNMU and find the Financial Aid - Foundation Scholarships link on the left hand side under Student Services.
Notifications to award recipients will begin May 2013 and continue through August 2013. You can view your financial aid information by visiting MyNMU.
Note: If you wish to be considered for need-based awards, you will need to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Financial Aid Office.
Visit the Financial Aid Web site for information on the FAFSA application process.
The Financial Aid Web site also has information on additional sources of aid.
If you have a question about a scholarship application you have submitted, contact the Financial Aid Office at 227-2327.