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LaTourette Scholarship (Scholarship Program) Featured: Print  Share
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Restrictions: NIU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 07/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2026 11/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Class Status: Junior, Senior Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.0
Program Description:
John and Lili LaTourette International Studies Scholarship

In an effort to make study abroad opportunities available to qualified NIU students, each year Northern Illinois University offers the John E. and Lili LaTourette International Studies Scholarships for Northern Illinois University students interested in study abroad.
 
John and Lili La Tourette spent 40 years in higher education, and nearly 15 years at the helm of the presidency of Northern Illinois University.  John LaTourette was NIU’s tenth president.  He believed in international education and considered study abroad a cornerstone in the pursuit of a Northern Illinois University degree that prepares students for careers in a global economy.

2024/25 Awards
One Fall 2025Award of approximately $500
One Spring 2026 Award of approximately $500

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The completed application and the faculty recommendation need to be submitted by the deadline.

SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS
The selection of a recipient will be competitive and based on the application criteria.

Incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted.  Students will be notified within three weeks of the application deadline whether they have been selected to receive a scholarship.


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
This scholarship is available to NIU students only.  Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements in order to qualify for the scholarship:
  1. A completed application for an approved NIU study abroad program.  
  2. Junior or senior standing at the time of study abroad program application.
  3. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.