North Park University proudly recognizes students’ talents and skills with the following renewable awards. Each of these scholarships has specific application instructions and deadlines in early spring. If North Park awards you one of these scholarships, you can stack it upon any academic scholarships you qualify for, however, total gift aid may not exceed the cost of tuition.
For North Park to consider you for any of these scholarships, you must apply to North Park University, receive acceptance, and intend to enroll in the upcoming fall term as a full-time student (at least 12 hours per semester).
Apply for scholarships of up to $1,000 annually for visual artists, renewable for four years. Available to all incoming first-year and transfer students, regardless of major. Contact smat@northpark.edu with any questions.
Scholarship requirements
- Enroll for at least four semester hours of art courses per year or complete an art minor.
- Register for one semester of ART 2000, “Creative Guild.”
- Maintain a 2.0 overall GPA.
- Receive renewal recommendations from the art faculty.
Portfolio requirements
- 10–15 original or digital images (JPG or PDF), sculptural objects, and/or video works representing your strongest creative work
- 200–300-word artist statement describing your conceptual and material interests and artistic influences
- If submitting electronically, include an image list with work titles, mediums, dimensions, and production dates.
Portfolio review dates
- March 1: Electronic submissions due
- Through May 1: Individual appointments available upon request
Each of the teams has specific application and audition requirements (see below). To apply for a scholarship, you must submit an audition video following your chosen team’s guidelines.
Scholarship criteria:
- Participate on your chosen team for the entire academic year
- Maintain full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours per semester)
- Adhere to team standards and academic eligibility requirements
- Attend all scheduled practices, including weekdays and weekends
- Perform at games and competitions throughout the year
You may apply for scholarships for both cheer and dance, but you can only receive one scholarship, even if you participate in more than one team.
To apply, complete the form below and submit your audition video by April 15.
Cheer
Each year, up to three $1,000 scholarships are available for students joining the co-ed Viking Cheer Team. This program is open to men and women of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. The only requirement is a willingness to work hard and have fun.
Viking Cheerleaders support North Park athletes at home football and basketball games and compete at cheer events in the spring.
Dance
Up to three $1,000 scholarships are available annually for students joining the Viking Dance Team. This co-ed performance group is open to dancers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. The team performs at various men’s and women’s athletic events, including football, soccer, and basketball games, and competes regionally during both the fall and spring seasons.
Scholarship recipients will be announced at spring tryouts (dates to be announced). We encourage you to visit North Park during this time to participate in tryouts alongside current and future students. If you cannot attend tryouts, coaches will, with your permission, use your audition video as your tryout video. You can indicate this on the application form.
For more details or questions about auditioning, contact Ericka Adams, Recreation and Wellness Director, via email or at (773) 244-5618.
The Esports Excellence Scholarship is available for student-athletes who commit to the Esports team upon enrollment to North Park University under various roles, including players, streamers, producers, and game managers. Any student receiving a scholarship will receive a minimum of $1,000 annually.
To meet the requirements, team members need only commit to a specific role. By communicating their chosen role, they will maintain their eligibility.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Peter Casella.
Apply
Please use this application form to apply for Journalism and Media Studies Scholarships. Submission requirements and instructions for each type of award will be available as you move through the form. Generally, each scholarship type asks you to submit samples of your work in your desired scholarship field along with a 300- to 500-word essay about your experience and career goals.
Scholarship application materials are due by April 15, 2025.
Music scholarships are available to all incoming first-year and transfer students, regardless of major. Music participants (non-music majors) may be awarded up to $4,000 per year and music majors may be awarded up to $8,000 per year. Apply for an audition.
Audition Dates:
- February 28, 2026: on campus
- March 1, 2026: electronic submissions due
- Individual appointments available upon request through May 1.
Audition requirements can be found here.
Requirements for Music Scholarship Recipients
- Enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more)
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA overall
- Recommended for renewal by music faculty
- Enroll in applied music lessons and designated music ensemble(s)
Questions?
If you have questions on anything from the application and audition process to virtual auditions and timelines, please contact Krystal Miranda at smat@northpark.edu.
Theatre scholarships are available to all incoming first-year and transfer students, regardless of major.
Scholarship Dates:
- February 28, 2026: on campus
- March 1: electronic submissions due
- Individual appointments available upon request through May 1.
Audition Requirements
- Submit a résumé, or a list of all areas of theatre experience, including: acting, directing, design, writing, dance/movement/choreography, singing/performing, and technical work.
- Include the type of work, the title, the writer, the date, and the location/venue of the work.
- Include up to 5 minutes of audio/video clips (for Musical Theatre) and/or up to 10 images of your work (for Theatre Arts). Files should be labeled with your name and the title of the work.
- For on-campus auditions (Musical Theatre), be prepared to sing a musical theatre selection of your choice. Live piano accompaniment or a backing track will be provided.
- For on-campus interviews (Theatre Arts), bring your portfolio and be prepared to discuss your work.
Requirements for Theatre Scholarship Recipients
- Enroll for at least four semester hours of theatre courses per year or complete a theatre minor
- Register for Theatre Workshop and participate in both the fall and spring theatre productions
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA overall
- Be recommended for renewal by the theatre faculty
Questions?
If you have questions on anything from the application and audition process to virtual auditions and timelines, please contact Krystal Miranda at smat@northpark.edu.