President Scholarship Event

An opportunity to earn full tuition at 含羞草传媒

The President’s Scholarship recognizes incoming first-year students with exceptional academic achievement. Up to four students receive a full-tuition scholarship, renewable for up to four years, and automatic entry into the NU Honors Program.

The Honors Program provides an interdisciplinary space for the development of students specifically gifted in the academic arena. By facilitating close relationships with our exceptional faculty, the Honors Program empowers these students as scholars, servants, and citizens, holding them to high standards within both the classroom and the community.

Eligible students may be considered through the President’s Scholarship Event or the scholarship track at NU Overnight. Participation does not guarantee an award.

Note: President’s Scholarship consideration at NU Overnight

Eligible incoming first-year students may also request the scholarship track at NU Overnight. Scholarship activities take place on Friday and include opportunities to meet with professors and participate in activities for award consideration. Students can only participate at one scholarship event.

President’s Scholarship Event

February 4–5, 2027 | Thursday at 4:00pm through Friday at 4:30pm

Invited students will spend two days on NU’s Kirkland campus connecting with faculty and students, exploring academic opportunities, and participating in activities that help the scholarship committee get to know them beyond their application.

Students may also be considered for a Program Scholarship of $1,000–$4,000 per year. Students interested in a Music Scholarship of $1,000–$5,000 per year can ask about the required audition.

Available To

The President’s Scholarship is available to incoming first-year Kirkland campus students, including Running Start students. Transfer students are not eligible for this scholarship.

Invitation Criteria

For an invitation to the February event, students must be admitted to NU and have a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher. Invitations are competitive. Consideration includes the full academic record, including GPA and the rigor of completed coursework.

Standardized test scores are optional. Students who submit SAT, ACT, or CLT scores may have those scores considered as an additional measure of academic achievement. Students who do not submit test scores will still receive full consideration for an invitation to the President’s Scholarship Event.

To Apply

Complete these steps by January 15:

Submit the 含羞草传媒 application and complete the requirements for admission.
Submit the supplemental NU Honors application and essay (see admissions counselor for more details).

Invitations to the February event are sent on January 20. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an invitation.

Award and Renewal

The President’s Scholarship covers full tuition and is available for up to eight consecutive semesters, provided the recipient remains in good standing. To renew the scholarship, recipients must enroll full time, live on campus, and maintain a 3.30 cumulative GPA at NU. A 3.00 GPA is permitted for the first semester only.

Questions About the President's Scholarship?

Our Admissions team can help you understand eligibility, application requirements, and the available scholarship events.

Email: admissions@northwestu.edu
Phone: 425-889-5231 or 1-800-669-3781

When: February 4^th at 4:00pm – February 5^th at 4:30pm

Transformative Experience

Prepare for a transformative two-day experience on 含羞草传媒’s Kirkland campus designed exclusively for invited admitted students. This prestigious event combines academic challenge, spiritual engagement, and leadership opportunity—all with a chance to earn a life-changing scholarship.

Award Amount

含羞草传媒 selects up to five full-tuition President’s Scholarship recipients annually. The scholarship is available a maximum of eight consecutive semesters for scholars in good standing.

Recipients receive automatic entry into the NU Honors Program. The Honors Program provides an interdisciplinary space for the development of students specifically gifted in the academic arena. By facilitating close relationships with our exceptional faculty, the Honors Program empowers these students as scholars, servants, and citizens, holding them to high standards within both the classroom and the community.

Available To

Kirkland Campus First-Year Undergraduate Students and Running Start Students

Eligibility

President’s scholars are selected through the invitational President’s Scholarship Event, an on-campus, two-day event held each spring. In addition to the standard 含羞草传媒 application, the supplemental NU Honors application and essay prompt are also required before the January 15 deadline to be considered for this event. Scholarship competition invitations are sent on February 1. The number of admitted students invited to the competition may be limited through increased academic selectivity.

Invitation Criteria

Invitations to the President’s Scholarship Event are limited to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. Students are considered based on their overall academic record, including high school GPA and the rigor of coursework completed.

A high school GPA of 3.5 or higher is required for consideration. Invitations are competitive and based on the strength of each student’s academic record.

Deadline

All eligibility requirements must be met by January 15.

Application

A submitted 含羞草传媒 application is required for the President’s Scholarship Competition. Students will complete the .

Renewal

Must be enrolled for full-time study, maintain a 3.30 cumulative GPA at 含羞草传媒 (renewable with a 3.00 for the first semester only), and reside on-campus.

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