Forensics Tuition Program for Incoming and Returning Students

Award to provide support to academically talented undergraduate students participating in NIU Forensics, which is a student organization devoted to competitive and non-competitive speech activities. NIU Forensics provides students with training in argumentation, advocacy, public speaking and performance. Students must submit a recommendation as a part of the application.

Award
Varies
Deadline
07/31/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. If you are a CURRENT NIU student: Please provide a personal statement describing your commitment to NIU Forensics during the most recent academic term. List any positions held, competitive awards received, or non-competitive accomplishments related to your participation (i.e. recruitment efforts, public relations activities, public debate planning, or other promotional activities). If you are a NEW NIU STUDENT (or new to NIU Forensics): Please provide a personal statement describing your forensics-related goals and your planned level of commitment to NIU Forensics.
  2. Letter of Recommendation Request: Please request a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak about your academic achievements, talent, service, or involvement.