Empower Future Leaders: Establish a Scholarship at NMU

Imagine a university nestled amidst the natural beauty of Lake Superior’s shores, a place that calls us North, where every scholarship is a stepping stone to success and service. A place where your support transforms lives and fuels dreams. With your generosity, students at NMU are given the opportunity to research groundbreaking cancer treatments, innovate new business strategies, flourish in the arts, and give back to their communities. For over 56 years the NMU Foundation has been partnering with donors to give out over $XXXXXXXXX in scholarship funds which supported over XXXXX students. Your gift can be a catalyst for change, attracting and retaining talented students who might otherwise be unable to afford higher education.

Join us in fostering the next generation of leaders through the gift of education. At NMU, we are more than an institution; we are a movement. Together, we move lives forward and lead this region onward, always North. Private scholarships have played an invaluable role in helping NMU graduates become influential leaders in their communities and in the fields of education, healthcare, arts, sciences, and business. For many, receiving a scholarship is the deciding factor in choosing NMU, ensuring that they become part of our Wildcat community.

"It's the donors of Northern that make our school what it is today, and what it will continue to be for years to come."
- Mackenzie Anderson, NMU Junior

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Meet Mackenzie Anderson: A Scholarship Success Story

Major: MBA 4+1
Year: Junior
Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Mackenzie Anderson - A woman with a ponytail, wearing a white turtleneck and green cargo pants, sits on a tan leather couch. She smiles and leans on the armrest. The background includes large windows and brick walls.

"During my senior year of high school, I thought the expense of moving away for college was going to keep me from going to Northern, but after receiving the John & Shirley Berry Scholarship and the Sam & Evelyn Cohodas Scholarship, the financial burden of attending NMU seemed to lessen and I was able to actually seriously consider this possibility. These selfless individuals' conviction that I was worth the investment allowed Northern to become an obtainable goal, a dream I now had the means to pursue."

"I took an accounting class my sophomore year of high school and really loved the class and the content we learned so I pretty much knew from early on that's what I wanted to get my degree in. Then, Northern had the Accounting (4+1) program which meant I would obtain my bachelor's in accounting and my master’s in business administration in just five years. This program solidified my decision of going into accounting because it also meant I would have enough credits to become a licensed CPA at the end of my five years."

"During my time here so far, I have attended Beta Alpha Psi meetings, which is an honors organization for financial professionals, where I interact with upper-level accounting students who I can ask for advice and get guidance on classes, teachers, internships, and more. I am also involved in Northern Arts & Entertainment (NAE), the Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP) and the Honors Program, and I work at the NMU Bookstore. My favorite experience is being a part of NAE, which has allowed me to meet so many amazing people and be a part of really cool events on campus that bring students together."

"Northern has given me opportunities, mentors, a quality education, a welcoming community, and transferable skills that I truly believe I would not have found elsewhere."

"Coming to Northern has allowed me to become a more independent and confident human being. This university has given me everything I need to grow as a person and a professional."

Join Us in Creating Opportunities

Your support can make dreams a reality for students like Mackenzie. Each year, through the generosity of alumni and friends, the NMU Foundation provides over $1 million in student scholarships. Consider establishing a scholarship or contributing to an existing one. Together, we can ensure that NMU remains a beacon of opportunity and excellence.

For more information on how to establish a scholarship, please contact our development office at 906-227-2627 or simply fill out this contact form and one of our Development Officers will connect with you. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to the future of our students!

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