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Northwestern Merit Scholarships

Northwestern University Merit Scholarships

Northwestern Merit Scholarships

Published September 2, 2020 | Last Updated November 29th, 2025 at 01:50 pm

Northwestern University Merit Scholarships

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

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

Northwestern’s Merit Scholarships Statistics

  • Percentage of students with no financial need: 53%
  • Percentage of students with no financial need who were awarded merit scholarships: 1%
  • Average dollar amount of non-need-based merit scholarships: $20,625

To learn more about Northwestern’s Merit Scholarship opportunities, visit here.

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