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University Honors Program
Let’s make sure all students can afford to take part in the life-changing experiences of Honors!

Give all students a chance to start and finish strong through Honors Scholarships!

The University Honors Program is proud to be able to offer some of NIU’s most dedicated students more than coursework in a classroom setting. Through alternative spring breaks, internships, and job shadow experiences, Honors students can see the world from different perspectives while honing their leadership and teamwork skills. We aim to ensure that all students who want to take advantage of the amazing experiences that the Honors Program makes available have the resources to do so. Huskies United is a big part of the UHP’s efforts to raise money to provide Honors students with scholarships and to subsidize co-curricular experiences.


To me, scholarships mean, I am not alone in this journey trying to accomplish my goal of becoming a doctor one day. Supporters such as donors of scholarships have shown me that nothing is impossible in this world no matter where you come from. The future may seem unclear, but people will always be there to help enlighten your path to a great future. So, I can now dream and accomplish big things in my life, eventually contributing to society. With the generosity of many donors, I was able to go to school with less stress on how to pay, and I was able to set goals that took me very far without worrying much about money. Thank you so much for all your generosity, because I believe the future of many students can be impacted the same way. Merveille Muyizere

$6,000
NIU Alumni Association Board Recent Graduate Challenge
The NIU Alumni Association Board of Directors is challenging recent NIU graduates (2013-2022) to donate during Huskies United. When 30 graduates from the classes of 2013-2022 donate during Huskies United, it will unlock their combined gift of $6,000 to the Northern Fund.
30 / 30 Gifts
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$3,000
Honors Directors Challenge
As a testament to their enduring commitment to the University Honors Program, former directors have joined the current director in putting together a Huskies United challenge gift. Nancy (and husband John) Castle, Christopher (and wife Nicole) Jones, and Carrie Massey (in honor of former director and husband Jim Massey) and current director Andrea Radasanu invite you to join them in support of the University Honors Program and its students. When 30 gifts are made to the University Honors Program, it will unlock their combined gift of $3,000.
30 / 30 Gifts
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$1,500
NIU Chief of Staff New Donor Challenge
NIU's Chief of Staff, Dr. Matt Streb, wants to inspire new donations to NIU. When 50 people make their first-ever gift to whatever area they choose during Huskies United, it will unlock his donation of $1,500 into our totals.
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