Scholarships

John and Shirley Berry Annual Scholarship

The John and Shirley Berry Annual Scholarship will provide support for incoming freshmen who have demonstrated academic ability and achievement.  Students chosen for this award will receive $20,000 over four years.

To be considered for this award, students must be admitted to NMU's Honors Program. First preference will be given to students with a declared major in the College of Business; second preference will be given to students with a declared major in science, technology, engineering, or math; third preference will be given to all other declared majors.

To apply for this scholarship, students should first pursue admission to the NMU Honors Program (Honors application); once admitted, they should submit a 250 word essay that focuses on the student's desire to pursue higher education. The essay should be submitted by March 15, 2012 to honors@nmu.edu.   Qualifying students will be notified by the Honors Program Director, who will schedule a phone interview with Berry Scholarship finalists. Please note that financial need for this award is preferred, but not required.  All applicants must complete a FAFSA form by March 1, 2012.

Mary L. Campbell Scholarship

The Mary L. Campbell Scholarship is awarded to students with high academic ability and need. First-year students who apply to the Honors Program and who have completed the FAFSA by March 1 will be given first priority.

Awards are $1,000 annually, and students may renew the award for four years. The number of scholarships will vary with the earnings of the Mary L. Campbell Endowment Fund.

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