Northeastern Illinois University Presidential Scholarship

The Northeastern Illinois University Presidential Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who demonstrate strong academic promise from the Chicago metropolitan and suburban areas. Recipients of this scholarship major in academic fields such as business, music, social work, chemistry, education, biology, and psychology. Students must have an ACT cumulative score of 25 or greater (or) SAT equivalent of 1200 (or) graduation in the top 10 percent of the class. This award is available only to freshmen students entering from an Illinois high school for the Fall 2025 Semester who meet the eligibility requirements. Continuing, transfer, and graduate students are not eligible. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.