Scholarships & Tuition Programs - NMU Alumni Relations

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship is offered exclusively to students whose parent (or grandparent) is a Northern Michigan University alumnus and resides in the state of Michigan. The NMU Alumni Association will award up to ten $1,000 Legacy Scholarships annually. Students may re-apply.

In order to qualify to apply for this award, students must meet the following qualifications

• Must be the child (or grandchild) of a Northern Michigan University graduate.
• Must be a Michigan resident attending NMU, having earned at least 60 credits.
• Must be a continuous, full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester for the duration of the award
• Must complete the Alumni Legacy Certification form.
• Must complete a Personal Statement paper that addresses the following:
  • Please describe your extracurricular involvement (school, community and/or spiritual organizations) during the past three years;
  • For your parent (grandparent) who is an alum, what do they describe to you as their best memory of their NMU experience?
  • Why did you choose to attend NMU?
  • Any other information you would like to share with the scholarship committee.

Parent (Grandparent)

• Must complete an Alumni Legacy Certification form.

How do I apply?  The application window for the 2024-25 academic year awards is now closed. Once the application period opens, students can access and apply through the online system by logging in through MyNMU and clicking on Financial Aid – Donor-funded Scholarships.

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship is supported by funds generated from the University Plate initiative. For more information on this initiative, visit nmu.edu/alumni/licenseplate.