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Gerald Waite North Wind Scholarship

Established in 2001 by friends and former students of Gerald Waite upon his retirement from Northern Michigan University. This scholarship was created to honor Dr. Waite's longtime commitment and contribution as adviser to The North Wind student newspaper and the quality of education he provided at Northern Michigan University during his tenure.

Amount:	$400
Number awarded:	One
Renewable:	Not specified
Class status:	Not specified
GPA minimum:	Not specified

Must be full-time student:

Must demonstrate financial need:

Additional Requirements

Must show outstanding service to The North Wind student newspaper.
Must submit a letter of application to The North Wind adviser by February 1st (for the upcoming fall award) describing their service to The North Wind, plus a short explanation of their studies and work ethics at NMU.

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.