Student Spotlight: Lanetta Cole

Scholarships have helped elementary education major continue her education despite challenges

Student Spotlight: Jared Rivera

Mechanical engineering major wants to pave the path to success for his two younger siblings

Student Spotlight: Lidia Marquez

Double OMIS and Spanish major was able to study abroad in Spain thanks to donors

Student Spotlight: Courtney Coleman

Student aspires to work in forensic science after graduating from NIU

Student Spotlight: Anabela Arrieta

Ecuadorian student inspired by uncle on path to medical degree

Student Spotlight: Ha Na

Scholarships helping student continue her goal toward becoming a nurse

Student Spotlight: Christina Annerino

Presidential Scholarship recipient plans to graduate with two bachelor's degrees in May

Student Spotlight: Andrea Carranza

Scholarships help first-generation student continue her NIU education

Student Spotlight: Alexis Mitchell

Meteorology student receives scholarships to help reach her goals

Student Spotlight: Sidorela Agolli

Scholarship has given future ESL teacher inspiration as well as financial assistance

Student Spotlight: Ryan Jensen

Scholarships help working dad finish his college degree.

Student Spotlight: Rosario Garcia

Thanks to scholarships, biology major will be first in her family next year to graduate with bachelor's degree

Student Spotlight: Elizabeth Vieyra

Scholarships have made all the difference in her NIU student experience as a music education major

Student Spotlight: Sho Takami

Scholarships help him remain involved in campus clubs, concentrate on double major

Student Spotlight: Jacy Rogers

Fanny Ruth Patterson Scholarship recipient helps peers, enjoys getting involved on campus.

Brenna Bretzinger Gets Fully Involved at NIU After Earning Presidential Scholarship

Bretzinger said her parents encouraged her to get involved, and she has taken full advantage of the NIU experience. 

Student Frederick McClure Credits Patterson Scholarship for Musical Therapy Vision

An avid percussionist, McClure is pursuing dual degrees in music education and music performance.

Unleashing a Passion to Help Others: Krista Ekberg, NIU Foundation Impact Scholar

Recent graduate, Krista Ekberg, reflects on how the scholarship she received from the NIU Foundation helped to unleash her passion for research and psychology.

The Heart to Care and Knowledge to Help: DaQuan Russell-Watts, NIU Foundation Impact Scholar

Anthropology major, DaQuan Russell-Watts, was born with a natural curiosity. The scholarship he received from the NIU Foundation is helping to Unleash his curiosity.

Talon Diaz

Anthropology major, Talon Diaz, dreams of working as a cultural resource management anthropologist. The scholarship he received from the NIU Foundation is helping those dreams become a reality.

The Deciding Factor: Scholarship recruits top student to NIU

An OMRON Electronics Scholarship made NIU the top choice for high-achieving engineering student Natalia Dmitruk.

First in the Family: Scholarship puts college education within reach

NIU Foundation Impact Scholarship propels engineering student to graduation

All About the Greater Good: Scholarship propels international student to career in public service

Thanks to an NIU Foundation scholarship, I Younan An looks to make a global impact

Amber Sayles: A Scholarship in Action

As a single mother, full-time honors student, community volunteer and part-time paramedic, Amber Sayles relies on her relentless determination, time management skills and hard-earned scholarships to help her on her path to success.

Karina Palomo

Studying nonprofit and NGO studies has given Karina Palomo a deeper understanding of the weight behind receiving her scholarship.

Louie Zmich

Thoughtful marketing major, Louie Zmich, dreams of becoming a business teacher. Thanks to the inspiration he’s gleaned from successful alumni, he’s well on his way.

Nehal Hindi: A Scholarship in Action

Motivated by her experiences with social injustice and discrimination, recent graduate Nehal Hindi came to NIU to study law and become an advocate for herself and others.

Jonathan Gustafson: A Scholarship in Action

Upon returning to school to pursue a new career, Jonathan Gustafson was grateful to find scholarships to help him along his path to success.

Jenna Binversie

Emily Debisschop

Larry English

Huskie Football Team

Mooja Jeong

Light Up Africa

Ali Whitecotton

Shekinah Bergmann

Evan Wittke

Jose Zaragoza

Kevin Coffee

Giselle Sanroman Gutierrez

Eddie Garcia

Milo Barsanti-Gonzalez

Patrick Price