Selection criteria

Students are selected based on the following:

• Admission to North Park University as a first-year student for fall 2025
• Completion of the online Hahn Scholarship application
• ACT/SAT test scores
• High school academic record, including GPA
• A 300–400 word essay describing why you want to teach history and how North Park will prepare you for this career

Scholarship renewal requirements

To maintain the Hahn Scholarship, recipients must:

• Enroll in a history class during both semesters of their first year
• Declare history as their major in a timely manner
• Gain admission into the education program (if intending to teach at the high school level)
• Make consistent progress toward completing history and education program requirements
• Maintain full-time enrollment at North Park University
• Live on campus

Failure to meet these requirements may result in a partial reduction or complete loss of the scholarship.

Application and deadline

• Application deadline: April 15
• Notification date: May 1
• Award disbursement: The scholarship amount will be included in the recipient’s financial aid package.

Restrictions

• The total value of North Park academic scholarships and grants cannot exceed the cost of tuition.
• The Hahn Scholarship cannot be deferred. Students who delay enrollment must reapply and compete in a new applicant pool.