Scholarships and Academic Awards

Annually, Sigma Tau Delta offers a variety of scholarships valued at up to $6,000 each. Because these scholarship opportunities are offered exclusively to Sigma Tau Delta members, those members who take the time to submit a carefully put-together application obviously have a significantly increased chance of receiving an award and completing the application process is excellent practice for those planning to attend graduate school or apply for a job. Applications are judged based on academics and service, as well as on the quality of writing in essays or statements that are required for the scholarships.

Application Process

Sigma Tau Delta uses AwardSpring platform for the application process. Please use the AwardSpring link on the AwardSpring Applications web page to apply for scholarships, submit required materials, and request recommendation letters.

Scholarship and Academic Awards by Academic Level

Open to Undergraduate Students

Junior Scholarships

Senior Scholarships

William C. Johnson Distinguished Scholarship

Continuing Education Scholarship

P.C. Somerville Awards for Future Teachers

Study Abroad Scholarships

Summer Program Scholarship (offered biannually)

Scholarly Paper Awards for Undergraduate Students (2021 applications deferred)

Open to Graduate Students

Graduate Scholarships

Continuing Education Scholarship

P.C. Somerville Awards for Future Teachers

William C. Johnson Distinguished Scholarship

Scholarly Paper Awards for Graduate Students (2021 applications deferred)

Open to Alumni Members

Graduate Scholarships

Continuing Education Scholarship

Deadlines and Award Notifications

Spring 2021 Award announcements will be made on Wednesday, May 17, 2021.

Fall Round 2020

Application Dates

Summer Program Scholarship (applies to summer 2021)

Application link opens October 12
Applications due November 09

Award Notification Dates

Summer Program Scholarship determined by December 7, 2020

Spring Round 2021

Application Dates

Junior Scholarships
Senior Scholarships
William C. Johnson Distinguished Scholarship
Continuing Education Scholarship
P.C. Somerville Awards for Future Teachers
Graduate Scholarships
William C. Johnson Distinguished Scholarship
Study Abroad Scholarship (applies to the 2020-2021 academic year)
Summer Program Scholarship (applies to summer 2021)

Application link opens March 1
Applications due April 5

Award Notification Dates

All scholarships determined by May 17, 2021

Questions

Address questions to sigmatdapply@niu.edu