Our Opportunities

North Central College Opportunities are scholarships offered by North Central through the application method. Applications for scholarships may only be submitted when the applications are open; once the deadline passes for a specific opportunity, the application will no longer be available for the current scholarship season.

To submit an application for an opportunity listed, please first login and complete the General Application. Once the General Application has been completed, you will have access to submit an application for any of the opportunities listed below for which you feel you would make a good candidate. We encourage you to submit an application for any opportunity that you may be eligible. Please make sure the application(s) is submitted by the designated deadline date. (Applications close at 11:59 PM on the designated deadline date.)

Only applications in a submitted status and from qualifying applicants will be delivered to the corresponding scholarship committees for award consideration.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$1,000	Emerging Writers Scholarships The Emerging Writers Scholarship is open to high school seniors and new incoming transfer students who have been admitted to North Central College... The Emerging Writers Scholarship is open to high school seniors and new... Deadline: 11/01/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline11/01/2020
Varies	Bockholdt Scholarship The purpose of the Bockholdt Scholarship is to assist students who are interested in the area of Communication Arts, with emphasis given to areas... The purpose of the Bockholdt Scholarship is to assist students who are... Deadline: 11/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline11/15/2020
Varies	Dr. Lora L. Tyson Education Scholarship The Dr. Lora L. Tyson Education Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Lora Tyson, who embraced the simple but profound conviction, “nice... The Dr. Lora L. Tyson Education Scholarship was established in memory of... Deadline: 11/22/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline11/22/2020
Four $1,000.00 scholarships are awarded each academic year - TWO to INCOMING, FIRST-YEAR students, ONE to a SOPHOMORE, and ONE to a JUNIOR	Jeanene Yule Scholarship for Excellence in Teacher Education The Jeanene Yule Scholarship for Excellence in Teacher Education awards four scholarships each academic year - Two (2) scholarships will be... The Jeanene Yule Scholarship for Excellence in Teacher Education awards... Deadline: 11/22/2020 Award: Four $1,000.00 scholarships are awarded each academic year - TWO to INCOMING, FIRST-YEAR students, ONE to a SOPHOMORE, and ONE to a JUNIOR	Deadline11/22/2020
Varies	John J. Bohlander Scholarship The John J. Bohlander Scholarship was established to financially assist undergraduate students of outstanding ability in the field of Education. ... The John J. Bohlander Scholarship was established to financially assist... Deadline: 11/22/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline11/22/2020
Varies	Roger K. and Mildred Rife Goodwin Endowed Scholarship Fund for Prospective Teachers The Roger K. and Mildred Rife Goodwin Endowed Scholarship Fund for Prospective Teachers was established to encourage future generations of students... The Roger K. and Mildred Rife Goodwin Endowed Scholarship Fund for... Deadline: 11/22/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline11/22/2020
This annual scholarship is available for 20% to 40% off tuition for select candidates.	Cultures of Character Scholarship (Spring Semester) The Cultures of Character Scholarship was established through the generosity of the Kern Family Foundation, which supports North Central’s... The Cultures of Character Scholarship was established through the... Deadline: 12/01/2020 Award: This annual scholarship is available for 20% to 40% off tuition for select candidates.	Deadline12/01/2020
$2,500	FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition Award The FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition Award is designed to assist new, incoming undergraduate students, who: Actively... The FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition Award is... Deadline: 12/01/2020 Award: $2,500	Deadline12/01/2020
$2,500	John Miller Cowlishaw Memorial Scholarship for Music The John Miller Cowlishaw Memorial Scholarship for Music is designed to offer financial aid to a first-year student, sophomore, junior or senior... The John Miller Cowlishaw Memorial Scholarship for Music is designed to... Deadline: 12/06/2020 Award: $2,500	Deadline12/06/2020
Incoming first- and second-year students are eligible for scholarships in the amount of $1,500.00 per year. The scholarship award will be $2,000.00 for students who continue to participate in their junior and senior years (including transfer students).	Mock Trial Scholarship at North Central College The Mock Trial Scholarship at North Central College was established as an intercollegiate activity that promotes critical thinking, cooperative... The Mock Trial Scholarship at North Central College was established as... Deadline: 12/06/2020 Award: Incoming first- and second-year students are eligible for scholarships in the amount of $1,500.00 per year. The scholarship award will be $2,000.00 for students who continue to participate in their junior and senior years (including transfer students).	Deadline12/06/2020
Varies	Verne E. Dietrich Memorial Scholarship The Verne E. Dietrich Memorial Scholarship is designed to honor excellence by providing scholarship aid to an incoming first-year student at North... The Verne E. Dietrich Memorial Scholarship is designed to honor... Deadline: 12/06/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline12/06/2020
$1,700	Bill Shatzer and Suzanne Shatzer Doerge Scholarship The purpose of the Bill Shatzer and Suzanne Shatzer Doerge Scholarship Award is to honor the life and accomplishments of Bill Shatzer (Class of... The purpose of the Bill Shatzer and Suzanne Shatzer Doerge Scholarship... Deadline: 12/09/2020 Award: $1,700	Deadline12/09/2020
$3,000	Harold Emery Meiley Scholarship The Harold Emery Meiley Scholarship was established by Judy G. Stevenson – who was in her lifetime a prominent business leader, entrepreneur, and... The Harold Emery Meiley Scholarship was established by Judy G. Stevenson... Deadline: 12/09/2020 Award: $3,000	Deadline12/09/2020
$1,250	David R. and JoAnn Stuart Scholarship for First Generation Students The David R. and JoAnn Stuart Scholarship for First Generation Students has been established to provide financial assistance to a full-time, first... The David R. and JoAnn Stuart Scholarship for First Generation Students... Deadline: 12/14/2020 Award: $1,250	Deadline12/14/2020
Varies	United Methodist Scholarships - Requiring CERTIFICATION and MEMBERSHIP in the United Methodist Church This application encompasses the following United Methodist scholarships that REQUIRE MEMBERSHIP in the United Methodist Church and that REQUIRE... This application encompasses the following United Methodist scholarships... Deadline: 12/20/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline12/20/2020
Varies	United Methodist Scholarships - That DO NOT require CERTIFICATION and MEMBERSHIP in the United Methodist Church This application encompasses the following United Methodist scholarships that DO NOT REQUIRE Membership in the United Methodist Church and that DO... This application encompasses the following United Methodist scholarships... Deadline: 12/20/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline12/20/2020
$1,000	Teach First Scholarship The Teach First Program provides mentoring, networking and experiences for first-generation college students pursuing a degree in education.... The Teach First Program provides mentoring, networking and experiences... Deadline: 01/10/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline01/10/2021
Annual scholarship of $5,000 as first-year students and sophomores, and up to $7,500 as juniors and seniors.	Dunham Fund Scholarship for EDUCATION The Dunham Fund Scholarship for Education provides financial support for North Central College students from the greater Aurora area who are... The Dunham Fund Scholarship for Education provides financial support for... Deadline: 01/17/2021 Award: Annual scholarship of $5,000 as first-year students and sophomores, and up to $7,500 as juniors and seniors.	Deadline01/17/2021
$2,500 to one recipient	Environmental Studies Annual Scholarship Dr. Rogene Buchholz ‘59 established the Environmental Studies Annual Scholarship to provide financial assistance to one undergraduate student who... Dr. Rogene Buchholz ‘59 established the Environmental Studies Annual... Deadline: 01/17/2021 Award: $2,500 to one recipient	Deadline01/17/2021
$2,500 to one recipient	Rogene A. Buchholz Annual Scholarship The Rogene A. Buchholz Annual Scholarship has been established by Rogene A. Buchholz, a North Central College alum from the graduating class of... The Rogene A. Buchholz Annual Scholarship has been established by Rogene... Deadline: 01/17/2021 Award: $2,500 to one recipient	Deadline01/17/2021
$1,200	Dr. Andrew J. Adams Scholarship for Classical Studies Long-time faculty member, Dr. Andrew Adams began teaching at North Central College in 1970 as an instructor of classical studies. He also served as... Long-time faculty member, Dr. Andrew Adams began teaching at North... Deadline: 01/20/2021 Award: $1,200	Deadline01/20/2021
$1,000	Alberto Buitrago Spanish Educator Scholarship North Central College alumnus, Abel Sanchez ’14, created this scholarship in honor of literature professor, Albert Buitrago. Professor Buitrago... North Central College alumnus, Abel Sanchez ’14, created this... Deadline: 01/22/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline01/22/2021
Awards $3,000 to each selected recipient	Class of 1951 Endowed Scholarship - In Memory of Classmate, Phyllis J. Ebinger The Class of 1951 Endowed Scholarship – In Memory of Classmate, Phyllis J. Ebinger is offered as a memorial from the entire Class of 1951, symbolic... The Class of 1951 Endowed Scholarship – In Memory of Classmate, Phyllis... Deadline: 01/22/2021 Award: Awards $3,000 to each selected recipient	Deadline01/22/2021
Varies	Class of 1965 Endowed Scholarship The Class of 1965 Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by members of the Class of 1965 Homecoming and Gift Committee to honor their 50th... The Class of 1965 Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by members of... Deadline: 01/22/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/22/2021
$1,000	Frank LeBeau Education Scholarship Bryan J. Taylor, North Central College Class of 2013, created the Frank LeBeau Education Scholarship in order to help those who have an earnest... Bryan J. Taylor, North Central College Class of 2013, created the Frank... Deadline: 01/22/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline01/22/2021
$2,500.00	Henninger Endowed Scholarship The Henninger Endowed Scholarship was established to provide financial support for tuition, student fees, room and board, and book expenses for a... The Henninger Endowed Scholarship was established to provide financial... Deadline: 01/22/2021 Award: $2,500.00	Deadline01/22/2021
$2,000	Shaun Wild Memorial Scholarship The Shaun Wild Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Shaun Wild, an outstanding elementary teacher and a remarkable leader,... The Shaun Wild Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory... Deadline: 01/22/2021 Award: $2,000	Deadline01/22/2021
$3,000	Grant for Children of Full-Time United Methodist Clergy Scholarship (RENEWAL APPLICATION) RENEWAL APPLICATION To ONLY be filled out by students CURRENTLY RECEIVING financial assistance from the Grant for Children of Full-Time United... RENEWAL APPLICATION To ONLY be filled out by students CURRENTLY... Deadline: 01/24/2021 Award: $3,000	Deadline01/24/2021
$3,000	Judy G. Stevenson Scholarship The Judy G. Stevenson Scholarship was established by Judy Stevenson, a fondly remembered and cherished friend and member of the Board of Trustees... The Judy G. Stevenson Scholarship was established by Judy Stevenson, a... Deadline: 01/24/2021 Award: $3,000	Deadline01/24/2021
$1,000	United Methodist Grant Fund of the Northern Illinois Conference at North Central College (RENEWAL APPLICATION) RENEWAL APPLICATION To be filled out ONLY by students CURRENTLY RECEIVING financial assistance from the United Methodist Grant Fund of the Northern... RENEWAL APPLICATION To be filled out ONLY by students CURRENTLY... Deadline: 01/24/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline01/24/2021
Varies	Hearst Foundation Make A Difference Scholarship The Hearst Foundation Make A Difference Scholarship was established to offer financial assistance to minority students who are citizens of the... The Hearst Foundation Make A Difference Scholarship was established to... Deadline: 01/27/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/27/2021
Varies	John W. Bean Scholarship (For the Service Volunteer Coordinator Position) Each year the John W. Bean Scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies the qualities of this scholarship and embodies an attitude of... Each year the John W. Bean Scholarship is awarded to a student who... Deadline: 01/27/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/27/2021
$3,000	Rev. Dr. Howard Mueller '58 Alumni Board Student Involvement Scholarship The Rev. Dr. Howard Mueller ’58 Alumni Board Student Involvement Scholarship is funded by the North Central College Alumni Association and provides... The Rev. Dr. Howard Mueller ’58 Alumni Board Student Involvement... Deadline: 01/27/2021 Award: $3,000	Deadline01/27/2021
$1,000	Temple Endowed Scholarship The Temple Endowed Scholarship has been established to recognize the dignity, equality and worth, among all students and of lesbian, gay, bisexual,... The Temple Endowed Scholarship has been established to recognize the... Deadline: 01/27/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline01/27/2021
Varies	Volunteers in Action Scholarship Volunteers in Action was an organization designed to provide a framework to meet the needs of the community with a pool of dedicated volunteers. ... Volunteers in Action was an organization designed to provide a framework... Deadline: 01/27/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/27/2021
Varies	Anne T. Sherren, Ph.D. Scholarship The Anne T. Sherren, Ph. D. Scholarship was established by friends, faculty, and former students of retired Dr. Anne T. Sherren in appreciation for... The Anne T. Sherren, Ph. D. Scholarship was established by friends,... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/31/2021
Varies	Dane T. Scag Science & Engineering Scholarship The purpose of the Dane T. Scag Science & Engineering Scholarship is to provide financial assistance for students who are majoring in science... The purpose of the Dane T. Scag Science & Engineering Scholarship is to... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/31/2021
$750	Darrell and Gracie Berlin Scholarship The Darrell & Gracie Berlin Scholarship was established to encourage future generations of students by providing scholarships in Chemistry and... The Darrell & Gracie Berlin Scholarship was established to encourage... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: $750	Deadline01/31/2021
$2,000	Donald and Arline Johnson Science and Math Scholarship This scholarship was established by Don and Arline Johnson, North Central College graduates from the Class of 1957. The primary purpose of the... This scholarship was established by Don and Arline Johnson, North... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: $2,000	Deadline01/31/2021
Varies	Dr. Harold W. Henning Scholarship The Dr. Harold W. Henning Scholarship honors the late Dr. Henning who graduated from North Central College in 1941, lettering in both swimming and... The Dr. Harold W. Henning Scholarship honors the late Dr. Henning who... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/31/2021
Varies	Dr. Robert H. Good Scholarship The Dr. Robert H. Good Scholarship was established by the family of Robert H. Good, M.D., a professor of ear, nose and throat at the Chicago... The Dr. Robert H. Good Scholarship was established by the family of... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/31/2021
Varies	Etheldred L. Schafer Pre-Medical Scholarship The Etheldred L. Schafer Scholarship is awarded to deserving pre-medical students (students following a program leading to admission to allopathic... The Etheldred L. Schafer Scholarship is awarded to deserving pre-medical... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/31/2021
Varies	Lincoln V. and Hazel Stauffacher Domm Scholarship The Lincoln V. and Hazel Stauffacher Domm Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance for academically strong students interested... The Lincoln V. and Hazel Stauffacher Domm Scholarship was established to... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/31/2021
$2,500 to one recipient	Max Lacewell and Brianna Sharp Memorial Scholarship The Max Lacewell and Brianna Sharp Memorial Scholarship was established by alumni couple, Dr. Lara Ellison ’97 and Mr. Shane Ellison ’95 to honor... The Max Lacewell and Brianna Sharp Memorial Scholarship was established... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: $2,500 to one recipient	Deadline01/31/2021
$1,000.00 Scholarship and $500 Stipend to be applied toward applying to medical schools (i.e., admission tests including MCAT), application fees and transcript requests	Paul Josiah Schwab, M. D. Scholarship The Paul Josiah Schwab, M. D. Scholarship is designed to honor excellence by providing scholarship aid to a student entering their fourth year at... The Paul Josiah Schwab, M. D. Scholarship is designed to honor... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: $1,000.00 Scholarship and $500 Stipend to be applied toward applying to medical schools (i.e., admission tests including MCAT), application fees and transcript requests	Deadline01/31/2021
Varies	Robert Prussing Arnold, Class of 1939 Scholarship The Robert Prussing Arnold, Class of 1939 Scholarship was established to each year provide financial assistance for worthy students in the field of... The Robert Prussing Arnold, Class of 1939 Scholarship was established to... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/31/2021
Varies	Russell J. Poel Scholarship The Russell J. Poel Scholarship was established by the family, friends, faculty, and former students of Dr. Russell J. Poel as a lasting memorial... The Russell J. Poel Scholarship was established by the family, friends,... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline01/31/2021
$1,000.00	S.A.M. Scholarship The S.A.M. Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student with sophomore status at the time of application (to be awarded junior... The S.A.M. Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate... Deadline: 01/31/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline01/31/2021
$5,000 to one recipient	Abby and Julia Kempf Scholarship The purpose of the Abby and Julia Kempf Scholarship is to provide a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 annually to a student meeting the criteria... The purpose of the Abby and Julia Kempf Scholarship is to provide a... Deadline: 02/01/2021 Award: $5,000 to one recipient	Deadline02/01/2021
$2,000	Burton and Marjorie Heinmiller Bauernfeind Memorial Scholarship In 1934 a promising high school honor student by the name of Burton Bauernfeind received a letter from North Central College’s President Rall... In 1934 a promising high school honor student by the name of Burton... Deadline: 02/03/2021 Award: $2,000	Deadline02/03/2021

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