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Merit Scholarships
Northland College awards incoming students scholarships on the basis of both merit and financial need. To be considered for all forms of financial assistance, including scholarships you must be an admitted applicant for the Fall semester, complete the Supplemental Financial Aid and Merit Scholarship Application and File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Deadlines
Priority Merit Scholarship Deadline: February 15th Scholarship applications received after February 15th will be reviewed and awarded based on the availability of funds.
Priority FAFSA Deadline: March 15th
Filing the FAFSA prior to this date ensures full consideration for all applicable forms of financial aid.
Current Northland College Scholarships
Special Recognition and Merit Scholarship Requirements
Individual scholarships have separate required supporting materials. Applicants are encouraged to apply for multiple scholarships. Scholarship awards are renewable annually dependent upon meeting all continuing eligibility requirements.
Engagement Scholarship $3,000
Designed for students who have demonstrated engagement in and outside of the classroom.
Presidential Scholarship $10,000
For students with exceptional academic, leadership and volunteer records of service.
Eco-Visionary Leadership & Service Scholarship $3,000
Designed to recognize the contributions made to the community through leadership and service.
Sigurd Olson Environmental Scholarship $3,000
Awarded to students who have made a commitment to the environment.
Ponzio Fine Art Scholarship $5,000
Edie Bristol Visual Art Scholarship $1,000
Created to assist promising incoming students in their pursuit of a visual arts degree.
Diversity and Community Scholarship $1,000
Created to support the pursuit of a college education for incoming students who are from traditionally underrepresented populations or who have a demonstrated commitment towards diverse communities.
Vocal or Instrumental Music Scholarship $250-1,000
Music scholarships are available for any student involved in the music program at Northland. You do not need to major in music to be eligible.
Legacy Scholarship $1,000
In honor of our alumni, available to any child or grandchild of an alumnus who attended Northland College.
Philips Scholarship $7,000
Open only to those students that are dependents or employees of Philips Plastics. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Scouting Leadership Award $1,500
The College offers $1,500 Scouting Leadership Award to Gold Award or Eagle Scout recipients, with a 2.5 or better who enroll at Northland College in their Freshman year. This scholarship is renewable for four years of uninterrupted study provided the student is enrolled full time and remains in good academic standing.
Student must fill out the Northland College Supplemental Scholarship Application and send with a copy of Gold Award Certificate to:
Office of Admission
Northland College
1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
