The Nest Student Housing Scholarship (Only for NEIU On-campus Housing)

o Must be an undergraduate degree seeking student.
o Open to continuing, new freshman and transfer students who have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
o While a recipient of the scholarship, if the GPA becomes less than 2.50, the student should use campus resources, such as the Learning Success Center or an academic
success program.
o Must enroll in a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year (a minimum of 12 hours in the fall and spring).
o Participation in activities sponsored by the Student Leadership and Development Office and/or activities coordinated by the Nest Student Housing is required.
o Recipients must remain in good academic and disciplinary standing.
o Open to students regardless of citizenship status.
o Award amount: Up to $2,500 (may be split between the fall and spring semesters at $1,250 each)

Award
$2,500
Deadline
Supplemental Questions
  1. If you are a returning Nest resident, have you completed a Nest Renewal application?
  2. Explain how you believe that living in the residence hall will help you achieve your academic goals and how it will positively affect your engagement with the entire NEIU community.
  3. Provide a simple list of 1) your academic goals for the academic year and 2) university engagement experiences you plan to achieve while living on campus.