Costs & Financial Aid
Scholarships
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 15. Only fall freshman applicants may be considered for most of these scholarships.
For more information on scholarships, see the Grants and Scholarships pages on the Student Financial Services Web site.
National Merit Finalists Scholarships
Admitted freshman applicants who are designated National Merit / National Achievement Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation are eligible to receive up to a full tuition scholarship. In order to receive the scholarship you must send a copy of your Finalist notification to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than February 23. These documents should be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions via fax or email. Fax number: 617-373-8780. Email: i.figueroa@neu.edu
Further, Finalists must also provide a copy of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation paperwork, either a copy of Section A of your National Merit Scholarship Application, or a copy of your submitted “College Choice: Report or Change” postcard, designating Northeastern as your first-choice institution to the Undergraduate Admissions Office before April 29.
National Merit / National Achievement Finalists may also be considered for Northeastern’s Trustee Scholarship. For more details see description below.
Trustee Scholarship
The Trustee Scholarship is our most prestigious and competitive full tuition, room and
board scholarship and awards high achieving freshman applicants who demonstrate
extraordinary accomplishments/skills in leadership, innovation, creativity, community
service or entrepreneurship in their home or school communities. The most competitive
students will have outstanding grades and test scores and are in the top one percent of
our admitted freshman applicant pool.
Approximately 100 students will receive either the National Merit Finalist or Trustee Scholarship.
Achievement, Excellence and Dean’s Scholarships
The top 25 percent of admitted freshman applicants may be considered for these
competitive merit scholarships. These awards range from $5000–$16000 for the first
year. In future years amounts are awarded on a per semester basis, ranging from
$2500–$8000 per full semester.
Torch Scholars
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 who demonstrate the potential to excel academically.
The Program includes a Summer Immersion Program prior to freshman year. Torch
Scholars receive full tuition, fees, and room and board as well as significant personal
and academic support. Students must be nominated by an education professional, such
as a guidance counselor.
Boston Public High School Scholarships
Students attending a Boston Public High School (BPHS) and who are in the top 10
percent of their high school class and demonstrate exceptional academic and personal achievement including leadership skills, community involvement, strong work ethic,
resiliency, or other qualities indicative of the ability to contribute to Northeastern's
diverse and vibrant community may qualify for this scholarship. BPHS scholarships
include full tuition, room and board. Students must be nominated by their high school
guidance office or headmaster
