Fanny Ruth Patterson Scholarship
The Fanny Ruth Patterson fund will provide scholarship support for deserving students who embody the spirit of Fanny Ruth Patterson, the first black student to graduate from NIU. The preferred candidate: embodies the spirit of Fanny Ruth Patterson; has earned a minimum of 70 hours; has a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; is active in campus activities; is of Black or African American descent. Recipients may be asked to attend events to be recognized for their award and help thank donors to Fanny Ruth Patterson Scholarship.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- 01/31/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- Submit a 500-word essay on the importance of obtaining a college degree.
- Confirmation is needed for membership in campus activities. Please supply the name and email address of the campus staff/faculty who can verify and provide insight into your activity on campus. Be sure to allow your reference time to complete this on your behalf, and log in to MyScholarships prior to the deadline to check the status of your reference request.