Current Scholarships

Click here for scholarships available through the NMU Foundation listed by academic area of interest.

Click here for a list of scholarships available through the NMU Foundation and open to any major.

Dakota House Scholarship

Established in 1999 by alumni who resided in Dakota House while they were students at Northern Michigan University.

Amount: Varies with earnings
Number awarded: Varies with earnings
Renewable: Not specified
Class status: Sophomore or above
GPA minimum: Not specified
Must be full-time student: Yes
Must demonstrate financial need: No


Additional Requirements

  • Must be living in Dakota House at the time of nomination and plan on continuing there next year
  • Must be contributing positively to the community of Dakota House

Selection Process
Qualified applications will be reviewed by the appropriate selection committee. Recipients will be notified by the Financial Aid Office.


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.

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