YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships 2026 at National Louis University

The YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship at National Louis University is a partially funded undergraduate scholarship for international freshmen. It covers 50% of full-time undergraduate tuition for two incoming international students, renewable each year for the duration of the degree if academic standing is maintained. There is no stipend or living allowance, and the award cannot be refunded as cash.

Partial tuition coverage (50%) renewed annually for the duration of the degree.

Applicants must be genuine freshmen, have fewer than 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of prior university credit, and have studied at a secondary school outside the United States. They must also submit a 500 to 1,000 word essay or a 2–5 minute video describing leadership in school or community and plans to bridge cultural divides at NLU.

First apply for admission via NLU’s online portal, then submit the YAWH application and essay or video to YAWH@nl.edu by the stated deadline.