North Central College, IL
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
60%
Tuition
$35,421
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
Yes
US News Ranking
#10 in Regional Universities Midwest
Scholarships
International Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
up to $22,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
International Scholarship
Must be an international student.
up to $22,000 per year
renewable annually must maintain good academic standing
Grades, test scores, essay and teacher recommendation are considered in the award review.
Presidential Scholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
$22,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Presidential Scholarships
Scholarships for exceptional high school students who are encouraged to apply for admission early.
Amount is determined during the application review process and is an award of $22,000 per year ($88,000 over four years).
Award based on a combination of GPA from core academic classes and ACT/SAT test scores.
Contact the Office of Admission for further details on eligibility.
Available for 4 academic years provided the minimum GPA requirement is maintained.
cannot be combined with an International Scholarship.
Board Of Trustee Associates-worldwide Youth In Science And Engineering
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Board of Trustee Associates-Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering
Student must have competed in WYSE Sectional
In top 20% of graduating class or cum GPA of at least 3.0
Active involvement in extra curricular activites
Bockholdt Speech/communication Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Bockholdt Speech/Communication Scholarship
Student must be full time and interested in speech communication and theatre
Dean Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Dean Scholarships
Scholarships for top high school students who are encouraged to apply for admission early.
Amount is determined during the application review process and is an award of $20,000 per year ($80,000 over four years).
Award based on a combination of GPA from core academic classes and ACT/SAT test scores.
Contact the Office of Admission for further details on eligibility.
Endowed Scholarship
Type
competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
North Central offers a number of endowed scholarships for first-year, transfer or continuing students funded by generous graduates and community members. These scholarships often require study in a particular field or participation in campus or community activities. They require an additional application form and have early deadlines.
Grant For Children Of Full-Time United Methodist Clergy
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Parent must be full time UM clergy person
Renewable
Harold Emery Meiley Scholarship For Naperville Or Dupage County Residents
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
22-30
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Harold Emery Meiley Scholarship
Must be a Naperville or DuPage county resident
Career objective must be computer sci., business, engineering, pre-med or pre-law
Minimum ACT score of 23
Financial need considered
Renewable, with eligible cum GPA
Honor Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$18,000-$19,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Honor Scholarships
Scholarships for strong high school students who are encouraged to apply for admission early.
Amount is determined during the application review process and may range from $18,000 to $19,000 per year ($72,000 to $78,000 over four years).
Award based on a combination of GPA from core academic classes and ACT/SAT test scores.
Contact the Office of Admission for further details on eligibility.
International Religious Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
International Religious Scholarship
A scholarship for students preparing for the ministry or who intend to be active at North Central in campus ministry. A separate application is required, and the deadline is February 1st. Preference is given to United Methodist students. Please contact your admission counselor if you have questions.
International Trustee Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
International Trustee Scholarship
A merit- and need-based scholarship offered to one entering first-year or transfer student each year. A separate application is required. To be invited to apply, students must be admitted for Fall Term
John Miller Cowlishaw Memorial Scholarship For Music
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Students majoring/minoring in music, music edu, or musical theatre
Minimum cum GPA of at least 3.0 is required
Leadership In Cultural Exchange Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
up to $3,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Leadership in Cultural Exchange Scholarship (Freshmen)
up to $3,000
awarded to international student applicants who attended a U.S. high school and actively participated in cultural events in their host communities. A separate application is required; the deadline is in June. Recipients are expected to participate in international clubs and events on campus.
Mock Trial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Mock Trial Scholarship
Open to h.s. seniors and incoming tranfers student. Current NCC students are not eligible to apply
Student must commit to participate in NCC mock trial team
Renewable with continued involvement in mock trial
Student may need to come to campus for interview before awards are made
Scholarship For Education Majors/Minors
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Scholarship for Education Majors/Minors (John J. Bohlander, Roger K. and Mildred Rife Goodwin, Jeanene Yule)
cum GPA of at least 3.0 is required
Renewable
No late applications will be accepted
United Methodist Scholarships And Religious Vocations/leadership
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-31
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Religious Vocations/Leadership recipients must be preparing for lay ministry or church employment
UM Scholarship recipients must be a full and active member of a UM church for at least one year
Verne E. Dietrich Memorial Scholarship For Physics, Chemistry Or Math
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-29
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Verne E. Dietrich Memorial Scholarship
Incoming freshman majoring in physics, chemistry or math
Fine Arts Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-32
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Fine Arts Scholarships are available for new incoming students interested in participating in art, forensics, interactive media studies, music, and/or theatre. Renewable depending on department funding and your continued participation.
John Miller Cowlishaw Memorial Scholarship For Music
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
John Miller Cowlishaw Memorial Scholarship for Music
Students majoring/minoring in music, music edu, or musical theatre
Minimum cum GPA of at least 3.0 is required
Talent Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
As an incoming student, you may audition for talent scholarships in the areas of music, theatre, art and forensics (public speaking and debate). They are renewable depending on department funding and your continued participation.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533