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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.

Gwendoline and Charles Alvord Endowed Scholarship

Established in 1998 by Gwendoline and Charles Alvord to allow Upper Peninsula students the same opportunities for success that were provided to them.

Amount:	Varies
Number awarded:	Varies
Renewable:	Yes
Class status:	Sophomore, Junior or Senior
GPA minimum:	Not specified

Must be full-time student:

Not specified

Must demonstrate financial need:

Yes

Additional Requirements:

Preference will be given to students from the Upper Peninsula.

Preference will be given to Eagle Scouts of Gold Award Girl Scouts, providing applicant self identifies.

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.