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.

Allan L. Niemi Scholarship

Established in 1985 by alumni and friends of Dr. Allan Niemi, NMU professor and administrator from 1949 - 1981. Dr. Niemi served as a professor and head of the Music Department and later as Vice President for Student Affairs prior to retiring in 1981.

Amount: $1,000
Number awarded: 1
Renewable: No
Class status: Junior, Senior
GPA minimum: 2.70
Must be full-time student: Yes
Must demonstrate financial need: No
  • Must have at least two semesters of enrollment remaining prior to earning a baccalaureate degree.
  • Must have contributed significantly to the on-campus living environment in residence halls or University apartments.
  • Preference to Upper Peninsula high school graduates.

Application Instructions:  Applications will not be accepted for this scholarship.  Please contact Housing and Residence Life for application information.


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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