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 generation college student, who will be an incoming, first year student during the upcoming fall semester. The selected recipient will receive a scholarship award to be used for tuition, housing and food, and books. This scholarship is renewable for three additional years if eligibility criteria continues to be met.

Eligibility criteria is as follows:

  • Must be a first generation college student
  • Must be an incoming first year student starting in the upcoming fall semester
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Must be in good academic standing with North Central College
  • Must participate in the Cardinal First Program
  • Must have financial need
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid available at www.studentaid.gov), if eligible

Recipients are requested to attend a meet and greet lunch with the donors.

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. For the David R. and JoAnn Stuart Scholarship for First Generation Students, "First Generation" is described as neither parent having completed a four-year college degree. Please indicate the education level achieved for each of your parents. (Please select the correct answer for PARENT #1 and for PARENT #2.)
  2. Do you plan to be involved in North Central's Cardinal First program, which helps build community among first-generation students, faculty and staff and connects first-generation students with resources, experiences and opportunities to enhance their North Central experience and beyond?