Florian and Grace Niemcziek Scholarship at Lurie College of Education 2025

Eligibility:

• The Florian and Grace Niemcziek Scholarship has specific criteria to ensure it supports students who meet certain academic and enrollment standards.
• To be eligible, students must:

Minimum GPA Requirement:

• Applicants must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0. This reflects the scholarship's intent to support students who are performing satisfactorily or better in their academic endeavors.

Full-Time or Graduate Enrollment:

Undergraduate Students:

• You must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in at least 12 units for the semester during which you apply for the scholarship.
• Full-time enrollment ensures that you are fully engaged in your academic program and dedicated to completing your degree.
• Graduate Students:
• Graduate students must also be in good academic standing and should meet the same GPA and academic performance requirements as undergraduate students, ensuring they are progressing well in their graduate studies.

Academic Standing:

• Regardless of whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, you must be in good academic standing.
• This means maintaining the required GPA and demonstrating satisfactory progress in your program.

Thank You Note:

• One unique requirement of this scholarship is that the recipient must write a thank you note to the donor.
• This note is a personal gesture of appreciation to the donors, Florian and Grace Niemcziek, for their financial contribution to your education.

Award Value:

• The Florian and Grace Niemcziek Scholarship offers a significant financial award of $2,000.00.
• Monetary Support: The $2,000 can be applied toward a range of educational expenses, such as tuition, textbooks, course materials, or other fees associated with your academic program.
• This substantial amount can alleviate financial stress and allow recipients to focus more on their studies.
  Scholarship Impact:
• Scopes:
• This scholarship is specifically available to students in the College of Education, which encompasses a variety of education-focused programs.

Targeted Audience:

• The scholarship is intended for both undergraduate and graduate students who are part of the College of Education. This broad scope allows it to assist a diverse group of students across various stages of their educational careers.

Encouraging Education Careers:

• By providing financial support to students in the College of Education, this scholarship helps foster the next generation of educators and professionals in the field of education, ensuring that recipients can continue to pursue their passion without financial barriers.

Application Process:

• The application process for the Florian and Grace Niemcziek Scholarship is designed to be as straightforward as possible:

Automatic Consideration:

• Once you complete your General Application through your university’s scholarship portal, you will be automatically considered for this award.
• This means that you do not need to submit a separate application for this specific scholarship, which makes it convenient for students.

General Application:

• Ensure that your General Application includes all relevant academic details, such as your GPA, major, and enrollment status (whether you're full-time undergraduate or graduate).
• Your application will be assessed based on the information provided.

Deadline:

• The deadline to submit your General Application is April 1, 2025.