An anonymous donor established the Celine Neptune Scholarship in 1974. It was initiated to promote excellence in the undergraduate study of Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences. One or more scholarships are awarded annually. Half of the award is distributed equally at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Variable amount.
The family of Dr. Georgiana W. Sie established the Sie Scholarship in 1986, a former member of the Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences faculty. The scholarship is designed to promote excellence in the undergraduate study in child development. One scholarship is awarded annually. Half of the award is distributed at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Variable amount.
The Kappa Omicron Nu Scholarship was established in 1986 to encourage and reward the academic achievement of its membership, at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Membership in the Beta Gamma Chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu according to chapter standards is required for eligibility for these scholarships. When the award is made, the student is expected to be a student at NIU during the subsequent academic year. One $500 scholarship is awarded annually. Graduate students are eligible to apply in odd numbered years and undergraduate students are eligible in even numbered years. In the event that there are no applicants from a given status during the year the award is normally made, the award will be given to a student of the other status.
To be considered for this scholarship the applicant must provide a written essay (between 1-2 pages) about a service learning experience which contributed significantly to his or her professional development and had an impact on his or her community (defined as the university community or larger community). Service learning experiences include but are not limited to the following: volunteer work at an agency or through a campus organization, assisting a professor with work related to the student's field, an internship, or a coop experience. This is in addition to Section III of this scholarship application.
The Fashion Industries Organization (FIO) Scholarship was established in 1990 to help students whose academic interests are in the field of fashion merchandising and/or apparel design. Membership in FIO for declared majors in Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising is required for eligibility for the scholarship. The FIO scholarship award may be used for all educational expenses including tuition, fees, books and other related expenses. Half of the award is distributed equally at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Variable amount.
The Helen Gum Westlake and Donald G. Westlake Scholarship for Family Life Studies is designed to encourage students, both men and women, to become public school teachers and, in particular, to perpetuate the teaching of research-proven principles of family relationships, child development and parenting. Applicants must be full time students who are preparing to teach in family life, child development and/or parenting in the public schools and are enrolled in an FCNS major. The endowed scholarship provides $1,000 per year to the recipient. Half of the award is distributed at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Must allready be admitted to teacher certification to be considered.