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
William C. Johnson Distinguished Scholarship
Continuing Education Scholarship
P.C. Somerville Awards for Future Teachers
Summer Program Scholarship (offered biannually)
Scholarly Paper Awards for Undergraduate Students (2021 applications deferred)
Open to Graduate Students
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
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
Printable Downloads [PDF]
Scholarship Flyer (pictured above)