D214 National Louis Scholarship

Scholarship overview:

In partnership with District 214 high schools, National Louis University is offering a full tuition scholarship, renewable for four years to graduating high school seniors.  NLU will award 2 scholarships for the 18-19 academic year. Deadline to apply: Extended to March 26, 2018 from March 1, 2018. Scholarship decision by April 1, 2018.

D214 National Louis Scholarship Requirements

• Open to students graduating from one of the 6 District 214 high schools
• Enroll in any National Louis University undergraduate degree program at the Wheeling campus
• Have a 2.0/4.0 (3.0/5.0) or higher high school GPA  OR 19 or higher composite ACT score OR 1150 or higher composite SAT
• FAFSA completion required - student must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen

How A D214 Senior Can Apply

• The student should apply to NLU online at http://www.nl.edu/applyonline/.  
• Fill out the scholarship application online by clicking here.
• A letter of recommendation is required.  
• An essay is required. Your essay should address the question “what would the D214 National Louis Scholarship mean to you and/or your family” or “how do you currently make a difference in your community or plan to after receiving your NLU degree”?  
• After October 1, 2017, the student should complete the 2018-19 FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov and indicate NLU’s school code 001733.
• Any questions regarding the scholarship can be directed to d214@nl.edu or 847.947.5223.

Ongoing Scholarship Criteria

The following criteria apply to the 2018-2019 academic year.

• The scholarship can be awarded until the student has reached 180 quarter hours of combined transfer and institutional coursework
• Enroll for at least 10 quarter hours per term (summer enrollment not required)
• Maintain a 2.50 or higher cumulative GPA to remain eligible
• Students are only eligible for one institutional resource per academic year
• The scholarship will be reduced by any applicable Pell and/or Map Grant received
• Student must fill out the FAFSA by Novemeber 6th of each year
• Students must adhere to the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy of National Louis University
• Students must adhere to all the University policies noted in the Catalog in order to remain eligible to receive NLU Scholarships

Please Note: All National Louis Scholarships require U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status. Undocumented students who meet the criteria may apply to receive the Pathways Scholarship for Undocumented Students. International students who meet the criteria may apply to receive the NLU Alumni Scholarship.