Scholarships
Scholarships: Affordability from the Start of Your Education
A Norwich education opens doors to new opportunities, and scholarships can help make that experience more affordable. We offer a variety of scholarship opportunities designed to recognize students’ achievements, talents, and potential. Explore the scholarships available to help fund your Norwich education.
Scholarships
Norwich University is proud to offer scholarships for its students. The majority of scholarships are created by generous donors who believe in supporting Norwich students as they pursue their educational goals.
Each year, students have the opportunity to apply for scholarships for which they qualify. Scholarship amounts vary and are at the discretion of Norwich. Application requirements vary by scholarship, so students are encouraged to read all criteria and requirements carefully before submitting any applications.
Norwich Undergrad-To-Graduate & Alumni Scholarships
| Scholarship | Award | Eligibility |
| Distinguished Scholarship | $2,500/term; up to $15,000 | Residential Norwich students in their graduating year; GPA ≥ 3.75; invitation only. |
| NU Merit Scholarship | $1,250/term; up to $7,500 | Residential Norwich students in their graduating year; GPA ≥ 3.5; invitation only. |
| Online Merit Scholarship | $1,250/term; up to $7,500 | Online Norwich students in their graduating year; GPA ≥ 3.5; invitation only. |
| Alumni Scholarship | $425/term | Any Norwich alum; also available to spouses of Norwich alumni; applied automatically. |
| Alumni Plus Scholarship | $750/term | Graduates of Norwich Online undergraduate and graduate programs with GPA ≥ 3.0; application required. |
Military Affordability Scholarships
| Scholarship | Award | Eligibility |
| Undergraduate Active-Duty Military Scholarship* | $165/credit hour | Active-duty and veteran military members and their spouses; Tuition Verification Form required to demonstrate active service. Qualified students pay $250 per credit hour after the awarded credit reduction. |
| Graduate Active-Duty Military Scholarship* | $175/credit hour | Active-duty and veteran military members and their spouses; Tuition Verification Form required. Qualified students pay $550 per credit hour after the awarded credit reduction. |
| JSOU Merit Scholarship | $1,250/term; up to $7,500 | Top academic performer at that Joint Special Operations University in their JSOFSEA class; stackable with the Active-Duty Military Scholarship for graduate programs. |
* Please visit the Military, First Responders and Federal Discounts page to learn more about Norwich University Online's military benefits and eligibility.
Achievement & Partner Scholarships
| Scholarship | Award | Eligibility |
| Online Achievement Scholarship | $750/term; up to $4,500 | Students with GPA ≥ 3.5 from an accredited institution; application required.
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| Partner Scholarship | $425/term | Employees of eligible partner organizations; Tuition Verification Form required to demonstrate employment. |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | $85/credit | Employees of CVMC; Tuition Verification Form required to demonstrate employment. |
Endowed Scholarships
| Scholarship | Award | Eligibility |
| Brian Bill ’01 Memorial Scholarship | $250-$3,000 per term | Select members of U.S. Special Operations Forces enrolled in an online bachelor’s degree program. |
| De Oppresso Liber Scholarship | $250-$2,500 per term | NCO and Warrant Officer U.S. Army Special Operations Soldiers (18 or 180A) enrolled in an online bachelor’s or master’s degree program. |
| Sergeants Three Scholarship | $250-$2,500 per term | Special Operations Forces personnel enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis program. |
| CSM Keith J. Filipp ’12 Memorial Scholarship | $250-$2,000 per term | Junior or senior students demonstrating financial need and academic success in the Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis program. |
| Special Operations Forces Fund CGCS | Based on availability | Enlisted and warrant officers enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program at CGCS; assists with Norwich University online academic expenses not covered by Department of Defense Tuition Assistance. |
| SSG Hilbert E. Anderson & CPT Robert H. Anderson Memorial Scholarship | Based on availability | Awarded to military students in graduate programs. Priority given to Purple Heart Medal recipients and combat veterans enrolled at Norwich University. |
| Women Kicking Glass | Based on availability | Awarded to female students enrolled in one of Norwich University’s Masters or undergraduate programs through the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies (CGCS). |
Scholarship Award Administration
Scholarship awards administered by CGCS are granted at the discretion of CGCS and are subject to available funding, established eligibility criteria, and institutional priorities. The application, review, selection, notification, and disbursement processes may vary by scholarship. As a result, scholarships may be awarded at different times throughout the academic year and may require different documentation, application steps, or approval processes. Meeting stated eligibility requirements does not guarantee receipt of a scholarship award. Scholarships and discounts are not additive unless otherwise noted. Norwich administered scholarships and discounts should be applied to directly to tuition costs, with some allowing for fee coverage, however students are not eligible to keep any scholarship money left over after 100% of tuition is covered.
Applications
- Graduating Campus Seniors Distinguished and NU Merit Scholarships: Dynamic Forms Application open March 1-31, with award decisions prior to graduation. Single Sign On Dynamic Form Application.
- Graduating Online Undergraduate Students Merit Scholarships: Dynamic Forms Application open 3x per year: April 1-15, August 1-15, December 1-15. Single Sign On Dynamic Form Application.
- Online Merit Scholarship: Dynamic Forms Application open 3x per year in Fall/Spring/Summer.
- Current Students Endowed Scholarships: Dynamic Forms Application open throughout year. Awards given on a rolling basis. Single Sign On Dynamic Form Application.
- Military and Partner Scholarships: Dynamic Forms Tuition Verification Form OR added as supplemental item during admissions. Awards given on a rolling basis for future term enrollment.
- Online Achievement: Dynamic Forms Application open throughout year. Awards given on a rolling basis. Single Sign On Dynamic Form Application.
- Alumni Plus: Application submitted and reviewed on a rolling basis depending on availability for term. Alumni Plus for Non-Single Sign On Dynamic Form Application.
- Alumni Scholarship: Automatically applied at the time of acceptance towards a graduate degree program.
Rules for Use
- Scholarships, with the exception of endowed funds, are not additive. Highest award value will be assigned at time of admission.
- Recipients of awards are not guaranteed admission to CGCS and must apply for and meet admission criteria.
- Scholarships are divided equally across terms of enrollment.
- Scholarships apply to the cost of tuition only and not applicable to fees.
- Students granted a leave of absence must be in good standing to maintain their scholarship eligibility upon return.