The Northern Illinois University Scholarship offers graduate assistantships that cover the costs of your tuition, health insurance, and stipends to help cover living costs every year for the duration of your graduate study.

The Northern Illinois University Scholarships are annually offered as graduate assistantships to international students pursuing Masters and PhD scholarships at the university.

Graduate assistants play an integral role in the intellectual community at Northern Illinois University. The aim of graduate education is to cultivate scholars and professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen fields.

Under the supervision of faculty mentors or administrative professionals, graduate assistants acquire valuable experience relevant to their profession. Holding assistantships offers students educational and professional advantages.

Type: Masters, PhD

Application Deadline: October 1, 2024

Value & Duration of Award:

• A tuition waiver
• Stipends (determined by the university’s admission office)
• Health insurance

Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility:

To be considered for this Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Meet the entry requirements for your chosen program
• Meet the English Language requirements of the university
• Must demonstrate competence in spoken English to be appointed as a graduate teaching assistant engaged in oral classroom instruction.

How To Apply:

1. Click on “Apply Now” below
2. Apply for admissions to a graduate program at the Northern Illinois University
3. Proceed to apply for available graduate assistantships at several departments of the NIU.
4. Hiring is done directly through the department or unit in which you seek an assistantship.

Required Documents:

• Application Form
• CV
• Academic Transcripts
• Recommendation Letters
• English Proficiency certificate (non-English speakers)

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