Scholarships

Irene M. Thompson Scholarship.
This award is for a SBS junior or senior undergraduate student with outstanding academic achievement. Selection takes place in the spring. For more information, talk to the head of the department that houses your major.

SBS Scholarships
SBS Scholars are recipients of scholarships from the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Northern Iowa. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit to entering freshmen who expect to major in one of the degree programs of the CSBS. Awards are given in amounts up to $6,000 per year. More information...

Alderman Scholars Program
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is happy to be the recipient of one of the largest gifts in the history of the University! The $3.6-million gift was given to the college by Everett Alderman in memory of his parents and wife. This generous endowment will provide assistance to "needy, worthy, and appreciative students" within the CSBS. The program is open to entering freshmen, current undergraduates, and undergraduates transferring to the University of Northern Iowa. Awards are given in amounts up to $6,000 per year. More information...

Undergraduate Research Award
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences provides funds for undergraduate research. Students may be awarded up to $750 per year to conduct research or to attend conferences. Application deadlines for the 2008-2009 academic year are Sept. 26 and Dec. 5, 2008, and Jan. 30 and March 27, 2009.

Click here for an application for research funding (PDF)
Click here for an application for travel funds for conferences (PDF)

Study Abroad Funding
Students majoring in CSBS programs are eligible to apply for funding in order to study abroad. More information...

Other scholarship opportunities are available online through the UNI Finacial Aid Office.