Northern Michigan University Harden Presidential Fellowship

NMU's most prestigious merit award granted to extraordinary incoming freshmen demonstrating remarkable academic achievement, outdoor leadership, and community service.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: 3.80 unweighted high school GPA and ACT >= 28 or SAT >= 1310
English language proficiency: Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Harden Fellowship competitive essay and interview
Recommendation letters: Three letters of academic endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full in-state or out-of-state tuition plus on-campus room and board ($24,000/year value across four years)
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0 (100% full tuition coverage)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Northern Michigan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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