Pursuit of excellence scholarship

Amount of the Scholarship

Sigma Nu Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship consists of a one-time direct payment to one NIU freshman or transfer male student of $1,500.

Eligibility

Any Senior-level male high school student or transfer student may apply who: (1) will be an entering freshman student at Northern Illinois University in Fall 2011 and (2) has achieved a 3.0 or above grade point average (or such equivalent GPA) in his overall high school academic studies through his junior year in high school or studies prior to NIU. Applying for the Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship in no way obligates the applicant to join the Sigma Nu Fraternity.

Basis of Selection

We are seeking men who are intellectually, morally, and physically capable of leadership in any field. The Committee on Selection of Sigma Nu Fraternity considers the following attributes in its selection of the Pursuit of Excellence Scholar:

Scholastic Achievement of a High Standard
Integrity of Character of the Highest Order
Goal Orientation and Creativity
Motivation and Persistence in Pursuing Worthy Goals
Ability to Lead, Communicate Effectively, and Motivate a Team
Network Driven, Extraverted, Demonstrated Interest in One’s Fellow Beings
Use of Talents to the Fullest Potential

The distinctiveness of this honor arises from the comprehensive set of attributes considered. Intellectual strength is an obvious prerequisite; however, it is not considered in mere isolation to other qualities. We seek a man with a demonstrated blend of character and intellect to receive this Scholarship.

How to Apply

Apply Online

Complete and submit the following form: PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE APPLICATION

Apply by Mail

U.S. Mail -send an official copy of your high school transcript to:

Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship
924 Greenbrier Road.
DeKalb, IL 60115

If you have any questions or difficulties, please email POEscholarship@yahoo.com, or call one of the contact people listed below.

Darin Burns (309) 339-1785 - Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship Coordinator
Joe Cotton (630) 251-2855 - Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship Coordinator
Fred Isele (309) 796-3963 Alumni Scholarship Committee
Kevin Kedzior (224) 402-3799 - Alumni Scholarship Committee