Contact: David West (west@alpha.nsula.edu )
News Bureau
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-6466

11/13/2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATCHITOCHES - The priority scholarship deadline for the fall 2002 semester at Northwestern State University is Dec. 1, 2001.

Northwestern has a variety of scholarships available for incoming freshman.

According to NSU Director of Enrollment Services Ina Agnew, one of the most important things a prospective student can do is make sure their application is sent in for consideration as early as possible. The regular deadline is March 1, but those who meet the priority deadline receive first attention.

"The university has a number of different scholarships available to help students pay some of the costs of college," said Agnew. "We will work with individuals to assist them as much as possible provided we receive all needed information."

Northwestern provides five types of scholarships including academic scholarships which consider high school grade point average, class rank and ACT and/or SAT score. Other available aid includes performance scholarships which are awarded through an audition to students who take part in special activities such as theatre, band and spirit groups. Leadership scholarships are awarded to students who have held positions or have been active members in clubs and organization.

The university also awards community involvement scholarships to those whose involvement extends into community and civic organizations. Employment awards are also given. These awards take into consideration a student's leadership ability, work experience and extracurricular involvement.

By Dec. 1, prospective students should complete an Application for Admission and an Application for Scholarships. They should also submit the application fee, ACT and/or SAT score and a six-semester high school transcript. The university recommends documentation confirming participation in activities and leadership roles. Letters of recommendation are also welcome.

All scholarship applications are evaluated by the University Scholarship Committee which includes NSU faculty and staff. The committee determines awards based on the applicant pool. All students who apply for a scholarship are placed into a database. The mean grade point average and ACT/SAT scores are calculated and this serves as a measure on how to award budgeted scholarship funds. In order to be considered by the committee, students must complete their application and have it turned in by the deadline.

For more information on the deadline or the scholarship process at NSU, contact the Scholarships Office at (318) 357-4357.

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