NLU Donor-Funded Scholarship Application Process
We are now accepting applications for 2026-2027.
Scholarship Donor List
Review the Donor Funded Scholarships, 2026-2027 list. Once you are ready to apply, please follow the link below, which will take you to the NLU Scholarship Portal. Once you log in using your NLU student portal email and password, you will be taken to your personal dashboard, where you can see what scholarships you match with, answer questions that will help you match to external scholarships, and complete the application process.
The application deadline: September 13, 2026.
Note: Each scholarship has specific requirements, which can be reviewed on the Donor Funded Scholarships, 2026-2027 list. Once you have completed the application, please verify that all information is correct; you will not be able to go back and modify the application once submitted.
Final Considerations: Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Questions can be directed to stscholarships@nl.edu. Please note that NLU Scholarships only cover tuition charges and are not refundable to the student. Student must be meeting University academic progress standards and adhere to all the University policies noted in the Catalog in order to remain eligible to receive NLU Scholarships.
Important: Students awarded a scholarship are required to write a thank you letter to the donor responsible for donating such scholarship funds to NLU, in order to have scholarship funds applied to their account. Instructions on where to direct the thank you notes will be provided to scholarship recipients when they are notified they have been selected for an award.
Please Note: Students who are employees or dependents of employees receiving a tuition waiver are not eligible. Students are only eligible for one donor-funded scholarship per year.
Students in our P.A.C.E. program may apply for P.A.C.E.-specific scholarships directly through the P.A.C.E. program. Please inquire by email to pacescholarship@nl.edu regarding deadline and requirements.
