Abe Chait Huskie Pride Scholarship
To provide scholarship support for undergraduate students at NIU who have experienced the loss of a parent. Current NIU students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to qualify. Transfer and first year students must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative transfer or high school GPA in order to qualify.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- 01/31/2026
- Supplemental Questions
- This scholarship is for students who have experienced the death of a parent or formal legal guardian. In your essay, please include: (1) how this loss has affected your life and education, and (2) specific examples of how you have demonstrated resilience in pursuing your goals. Please note: responses about other types of loss (extended family, friends, pets) do not qualify for this scholarship opportunity.