Northern State University prides itself on affordability and an abundance of scholarships in most areas of campus. While financial aid opportunities are prevalent for NSU students, on rare occasions there is still more need than funds available. Thus the creation of the Michael and Barbara Evans Gap Scholarship.
Michael and Barbara have been providing Northern students with scholarships and other financial support for decades - both formally and informally. The formal Evans Gap Scholarship started at NSU in 2021, after Michael and Barbara had privately helped students with educational costs for years. A simple conversation with NSU President Neal Schnoor started the process after Mike asked how to identify students with real financial needs, that had exhausted all other options to continue their education. Dr. Schnoor worked with the NSU Foundation to formalize the new Scholarship program.
The purpose of the Michael and Barbara Evans Gap Scholarship is to help students who have run out of options and are at risk of dropping out of school or are facing life challenges that impede their ability to continue taking classes. The Evans Gap Scholarship is available to students with financial hardships not covered or available through traditional scholarships or loans. Gap Scholarships have covered tuition, PRAXIS exam costs, emergency travel, childcare, housing costs and many other hardships that cause students to struggle. These scholarships have minimal criteria and are often recommended by advisors or counselors that know which students need extra help. They are awarded on a need basis throughout the academic year and have helped numerous students continue their education. The Evans Gap Scholarships are making an IMPACT on the lives of students.
If you are interested in supporting NSU students in any manner, please reach out to our staff at the NSU Foundation. You never know, you may make THE difference in the life of a student.
About Northern State University
Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $150 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.