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Alumni Legacy Scholarship

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship is offered exclusively to students whose parent (or grandparent) is a Northern Michigan University alumnus and reside in the state of Michigan. The NMU Alumni Association will award up to two $500 Legacy Scholarships annually. Students may reapply.

Amount:	$500
Number awarded:	2
Renewable:	Yes - student must reapply.
Class status:	Completion of 60 credit hours
GPA minimum:	Not specified

Must be full-time student:

Yes

Must demonstrate financial need:

Additional Requirements

Must be the child (or grandchild) of a Northern Michigan University graduate who is a current member of the NMU Alumni Association.
Must be a Michigan resident attending NMU, having earned at least 60 credits.
Must be a continuous, full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester for the duration of the award
Must complete and return the Alumni Legacy Certification with your scholarship application.
Must complete a Personal Statement paper that addresses the following:
- Please describe your extracurricular involvement (school, community and/or spiritual organizations) during the past three years;
- For your parent (grandparent) who is an alum, what do they describe to you as their best memory of their NMU experience?
- Why did you choose to attend NMU?
- Any other information you would like to share with the scholarship committee.

Parent (Grandparent)

Must be an NMU graduate and dues-paying member of the NMU Alumni Association. Must complete an Alumni Legacy Certification form.

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.