Northeastern Merit Scholarships

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English: The Veterans Memorial at Northeastern University near Forsyth Street
Date: 26 March 2020, 12:36:44
Source: Own work
Author: Edward Orde

Northeastern Merit Scholarships

Published July 15, 2020 | Last Updated October 6th, 2024 at 06:02 pm

Description	
English: The Veterans Memorial at Northeastern University near Forsyth Street
Date: 26 March 2020, 12:36:44
Source: Own work
Author: Edward Orde

Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to know about Northeastern’s merit scholarships, at a quick glance.

Before diving in, make sure to review The Ultimate Guide to Merit Scholarships.

Northeastern’s Merit Scholarships Statistics

  • Percentage of students with no financial need: 52%
  • Percentage of students with no financial need who were awarded merit scholarships: 46%
  • Average dollar amount of non-need-based merit scholarships: $21,095

Northeastern’s Merit Scholarships

Students in the top 10-15% of the applicant pool are considered for competitive merit awards. Awards are between $10,000-$28,000 annually. All freshman applicants are considered.

Deadline: January 1

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