OFFICE OF SCHOLARSHIPS
NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
601 N. Grand Ave.
Tahlequah, OK  74464-2300
Fax: (918) 458-9671

DEADLINES

HONORS DEADLINE:  Application MUST be received by Feb 1, 2010 for Academic and Baccalaureate Scholars Consideration.
GENERAL DEADLINE:  March 1, 2010.  Late applications considered ONLY if funds are available for Tuition Waiver Consideration.

CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION
HONORS SCHOLARSHIPS ACT SCORE HIGH SCHOOL GPA AMOUNT DURATION
Baccalaureate Scholars 30 or higher 3.5 or higher $8844* 4 years
Academic Scholars 30 or higher **   3.8 or higher AND top 4% of class ** $7844*   4 years
         
 GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS ACT SCORE  HIGH SCHOOL GPA   AMOUNT  DURATION
Collegiate Scholars  26 or higher  3.5 or higher  $3000  4 years 
 University Scholars 26 or higher   3.0 to 3.49 $3000   2 years
 Valedictorian Scholars 20 or higher   Class Rank of 1 Up to $2600*   4 years
 Green and White Scholars 22-25   3.25 or higher  Up to $2450*  2 years **
 Freshmen Scholars 20-21   3.25 or higher  Up to $1700*  1 year
 Foundation Scholarships Varies   Varies  Varies  Varies

Scholarships are not automatic and are awarded based on availability of funds and application receipt date.
* Tuition Waiver
** Academic Scholars must meet either the ACT score requirement OR the high school GPA AND class rank requirement.  Students meeting only GPA and class rank requirements should have a minimum ACT score of 28.

Students can only receive one of the above tuition waivers.
Out of state students are eligible for the Academic Scholars program and Foundation Scholarships but are not eligible to receive the other tuition waivers above.
All in-state applicants will receive consideration for NSU Foundation Scholarships as well as the tuition waivers above.

To be considered for an NSU Scholarship, the following requirement must be met:
  • Official copies of your High School Transcript and ACT Scores must be submitted to the Admissions office with your Application for Admission.

APPLICANT INFORMATION
First Name:
Middle Initial:
Last Name:
SSN:
* if you do not wish to provide your SSN, please contact the Scholarship Office for other application methods.
Date Of Birth:
Street Address or PO Box:
City:
State:
 Zip Code:
County:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Are you an Oklahoma Resident?
 
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Unweighted High School Grade Point Average:
High School Class Rank:
 Out Of
High School Name:
High School Phone Number:
High School Graduation Year:
Probable college major or major code:
ACT Score:
SAT Score:
   
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Some NSU Scholarships are based on financial need. In order for us to determine your financial need, please check any statement below that applies to you.
I am not currently receiving substantial financial assistance from my parent(s), guardian(s), family member(s), or friend(s) and need assistance to help fund my college education.
I am currently financially responsible for the majority of my living and school expenses (for example: rent, food, insurance, tuition, fees, and books) and need assistance to help fund my college educations
I plan to complete the federal student financial aid forms (FAFSA) for the academic year.
  You may provide additional information that you believe to be appropriate regarding your financial need in the following area:
 
Please mark the following statements that apply to you. Your answers to these questions will allow NSU to consider you for privately funded scholarships.
I am an orphan.
I was raised in a one parent household for all or part of my childhood.
I am under age 21.
I possess a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card (NOTE: you must fax, email or mail a copy of your CDIB card to the NSU Scholarship office)
I have an immediate family member who graduated from or attended NSU.
   
The following information is voluntary and optional. We encourage you to complete this information as some privately funded scholarships have externally imposed restrictions. Providing answers to these questions will allow us to consider you for assistance through privately funded scholarships.
SEX RACE OR ETHNIC GROUP
Hispanic Asian White
Native American African American Other
List Tribe:
CERTIFICATION
Federal law requires the University to obtain permission before releasing information to the news media regarding scholarship recipients. If you wish to give such permission, please mark the appropriate box below:
By checking this box, I certify that all the information contained on this scholarship application is true to the best of my knowledge. I have completed this form voluntarily and understand that the information that I have provided will be treated confidentially, and will only be used in connection with the scholarship application process.
Type your full name in the box below to certify this application:
Before clicking on submit below, please review your answers. You will NOT be able to make changes once you Submit.