Northern Michigan University offers a variety of scholarships and awards to admitted students who will be enrolled on the NMU Campus. The provided links give more information about each type of scholarship.
Global Campus online students should refer to nmu.edu/onlineaid. International students in a valid immigration status will find scholarship opportunities at nmu.edu/
First Year Scholarships
Scholarships designated for first year students pertain to students who have not attended any college/post-secondary institution after high school graduation and plan to enroll on NMU's campus.
2021-2022 First Year Scholarships
2020-2021 First Year Scholarships
2019-2020 First Year Scholarships
2018-2019 First Year Scholarships
2017-2018 First Year Scholarships
2016-2017 First Year Scholarships
Transfer Scholarships
All new admitted transfer students who will be enrolled on the NMU Campus are automatically considered for the Wildcat Transfer Achievement Scholarship.
2021-2022 Transfer Scholarships
2020-2021 Transfer Scholarships
2017-2020 Transfer Scholarships
Additional NMU Awards
Veterans or those currently serving in the Armed Forces and their covered individuals: Non-Michigan residents qualify for Michigan resident tuition rates with documentation of status.
NMU Military Awards: NMU ROTC Room/Board Scholarship, Michigan Army and Air National Guard Grant.
Freshman Fellowship: Applications are available for NMU's Freshman Fellowship Program, up to $1,000 awards. The awards are based on 3-4 hours per week work with a faculty mentor earned throughout the year in a wide variety of academic fields, including biology, business, chemistry, criminal justice, english, economics, education, history, geography, nursing and psychology. Minimum of 3.5 or higher high school gpa, and a score of 24 or higher on the ACT (or combined score of 1160 or higher on the SAT).
Presidential Scholars Competition: For high school students who will be graduating in 2021 and entering college in Fall 2021. The Presidential Scholars Competition is designed for high school seniors to compete for 10 "full-ride" and 10 full tuition scholarships. Approximately 200 additional scholarships will be awarded to participants. This year's competition will take place virtually, deadlines apply.
NMU Board of Trustee Grant: Need based institutional grant available to students who have not yet earned a bachelor degree. Amount varies based on annual FAFSA results. Eligible students will automatically be awarded at the time of the initial financial aid award notice. Both financial need and academic performance are considerations for eligibility. Award amount is subject to reduction/cancellation based on subsequent receipt of other resources/scholarships. Requires at least half-time enrollment, but will be pro-rated when enrolled less than full-time. Not available to Global Campus or international students. Eligibility for this grant expires after a student has attempted 150 or more credit hours of undergraduate work.
Talent Recognition Awards: Scholarships are available in art and design, music and theater. Please contact those departments directly to arrange auditions or submit portfolios and to obtain more detailed information.
NMU Donor-Funded Scholarships: Scholarships listed here are funded by private donors and have varying eligibility requirements for both need and merit-based applicants. Some scholarships are program-specific, while others are open to any major.
Alumni Related Awards: NMU offers financial aid programs to family members of NMU graduates.
International Student Awards: Scholarship opportunities for International students.
Other Awards: Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver and NMU Employee Dependent Children Tuition Program.