North Central College Scholarships

David '65 and Ruth '65 Arendsen Annual Scholarship

The David ’65 & Ruth ’65 Arendsen Annual Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to a North Central third-year, residential student majoring in either chemistry or elementary education.

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Full time, continuing undergraduate student (currently attending North Central)
  • Entering junior/third year this upcoming fall semester (60-89 credit hours completed)
  • Chemistry or Elementary Education major
  • Must be in good academic standing
  • Financial need required as determined by filing the FAFSA, if eligible
  • On-campus housing required
Scholarship Award:
  • Award amount is based on the upcoming academic year’s costs for tuition and standard fees, on-campus housing and food, and book allowance
  • Scholarship is renewable if the student applies again, continues to meet the eligibility criteria, satisfies the recipient expectations, and receives renewal recommendation from department faculty
Recipient Expectations:
  • Send a detailed letter of gratitude to the Donors
  • Provide a year-end update, outlining your academic progress while receiving the scholarship during the past year
  • Describe the impact of the scholarship in helping you achieve your educational and career goals
  • Be available to participate in a virtual or in-person meet-and-greet with the Donors
Award
Tuition and fees; on-campus housing and food; and book allowance
Deadline
04/01/2027
Supplemental questions
  • 1. Please submit a one-page essay addressing why you are a good candidate for this scholarship and how your North Central education aligns with your academic and career goals.
  • 2. If selected as the recipient, do you agree to fulfill the Recipient Expectations detailed in the scholarship description, including the letter of gratitude, year-end update, and meeting?