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Northeastern offers various scholarship opportunities to undergraduate students. Scholarships are a form of gift aid and do not need to be repaid.
Northeastern has established several competitive scholarship programs to reward outstanding academic achievement. To be considered for one or more of these prestigious awards, you must apply for undergraduate admission to Northeastern no later than the Regular Decision deadline of January 1. Please note that some scholarships may require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to maximize financial aid eligibility.
In addition to its generous need-based financial aid program, Northeastern University awards merit scholarships to select students. All applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships; no separate application is required. Admitted students will be notified of any merit aid awards at the time of admission. For more information about merit-based scholarships, please refer to undergraduate admissions.
Students who are admitted to Northeastern and are recognized as National Merit Finalists will receive a competitive merit-based award and may also be eligible for financial aid. Learn more about National Merit Scholarships, including important deadlines, in the SFS Knowledgebase.
The National Recognition Program awards academic honors that recognize the achievements of 10th and 11th graders based on exceptional performance on PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and/or AP Exams.
Students who are admitted to Northeastern and are designated as National Recognition Program Scholars are eligible for a National Recognition Program Scholarship and may also be eligible for financial aid. Learn more about the National Recognition Program, including important deadlines, in the SFS Knowledgebase.
Continuing a century-old commitment to educational access, the Torch Scholars Program is a bold and innovative scholarship initiative awarded to students who have overcome exceptional odds and demonstrate the potential to excel academically.
The Program includes a Summer Immersion Program before freshman year. Torch Scholars receive full tuition, fees, housing and food, as well as significant personal and academic support. Students must be nominated by an education professional, such as a guidance counselor.
Northeastern is deeply committed to working with the city of Boston and our campus neighbors. There are several additional scholarship programs available to Boston students, including:
Boston Scholarships may cover up to full tuition, housing, and food for up to eight academic semesters, depending on the scholarship. Please note that these scholarship programs do not cover mandatory fees. Eligible students may apply for financial aid, which may assist with the cost of mandatory fees.
Northeastern is proud of our long-standing commitment to supporting students in the local communities around our campuses. The Northeastern Oakland Opportunity Scholarship will be awarded to up to 10 seniors graduating from an Oakland Unified School District High School and City of Oakland residents. The scholarship will cover full tuition, housing, and food.
To be eligible to receive the scholarship, students must apply to be a first-year student at Northeastern University by the application deadline and be admitted to our Oakland campus. Each high school may nominate up to two candidates for the award. We encourage you to speak to an educator if you are interested in being nominated. Nominees must have extensive engagement in their local school communities and a commitment to service within the city. Additional candidates may also be identified through Northeastern’s general application evaluation process.
Each year we are proud to name a small cohort of our most accomplished enrolling students as Stamps Scholars at Northeastern University. Selection for this prestigious merit scholarship program is competitive and invited students must complete a specific application process. Stamps Scholars at Northeastern receive a scholarship to cover the full cost of attendance, access to research, travel, or project stipend, and mentorship and support from the University Fellowship office. To read more about the Stamps Scholars Program, click here.
Select admitted students will be invited to submit a video application for review and consideration by faculty and staff in the department of University Fellowships. The nominees and alternates will be notified of their selection in mid-March to allow time to make an informed enrollment choice by the national May 1 deposit deadline. Students should keep an eye on their email for additional information.
Northeastern has partnered with RaiseMe to offer U.S. high school students the opportunity to earn micro-scholarships that recognize their academic achievements and outstanding accomplishments. Students can earn up to $20,000 in micro-scholarships each year, which will be incorporated in their Northeastern University financial aid award.
There are countless ways to earn micro-scholarships on RaiseMe, including:
Portfolios must be submitted by November 1. Submissions received after this date will not be considered.
Limited merit scholarships are also available for transfer applicants, including for members of Phi Theta Kappa. All transfer applicants who apply for undergraduate admission to Northeastern by the application deadline are considered.
All students are considered for merit-based scholarships at the time of admission. Merit scholarships are typically awarded for up to eight academic semesters during your undergraduate program. Review the information below to learn more about maintaining eligibility for a merit-based scholarship you’ve been awarded, as well as additional scholarship opportunities beyond your first year at Northeastern.
Please visit the “resources” section of the Student Hub. Select the “Scholarship Manager” link in the Student Financial Services area.
Awarded institutional scholarships are typically guaranteed for up to eight academic semesters during your undergraduate program, provided that you:
Institutional merit-based scholarships are applied during in-class semesters, and when students are earning academic credit. The amount of the merit scholarship you receive is based on your enrollment and corresponding tuition charge. Full-time enrollment during a fall or spring term is considered 12 to 16 credits and eight credits during a Summer I or Summer II session. If your tuition charges for a semester are prorated or adjusted due to a leave of absence, or other university-approved reason, your scholarship will be proportionally adjusted based on your lower tuition cost.
Please note that students are encouraged to apply for financial aid, but you are not required to complete the FAFSA to receive your merit scholarship.
If you do not maintain the required cumulative grade-point average for your scholarship, you will be eligible for one semester of probation for the first in-class semester of the following academic year to regain eligibility. During this semester, you will receive the scholarship. If you fail to meet the minimum GPA requirement after the probationary semester, the scholarship will be canceled. You may regain the scholarship by bringing your GPA up to the required minimum. For additional information regarding the minimum GPA requirements for your scholarship or the appeal process if you lose your scholarship for academic or other reasons, please reach out via the SFS Inquiry Form.
You must report all private sources of student financial aid to the Northeastern University Office of Student Financial Services in writing. Outside awards are considered part of your aid package and, in most cases, will be applied first to unmet financial need, then to replace loans and/or work-study, and if necessary, to reduce institutional grants and/or scholarships.
If you have a scholarship payment, please forward it to the address below. If the external organization requires a billing statement or other verification from the University, please send a copy of the organization’s request to the address below:
Northeastern University
Student Financial Services
ATTN: General Scholarship, 354 Richards Hall
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-5000
There are many outside scholarships available to students at all levels of study based on varying criteria. You can use the websites below to start your outside scholarship search.
Remember that all scholarship information is available to you free of charge! Be extremely wary of any organization or company that asks you for a “finder’s fee” or “guarantees” that they can find you aid. Any reputable scholarship organization will not charge you a penny for this information.