Post date: Apr 9, 2010 7:53:44 PM
Nordstrom is committed to celebrating our communities, and we think helping you achieve your dreams of a higher education is a great way to start. The Nordstrom Scholarship is about enabling you to achieve your educational goals.
Since 1993, Nordstrom has awarded college scholarships to hard-working high school students from across the country. Annually, we award 40 scholarships of $10,000. These scholarships are paid out in equal installments of $2,500 over four years to the college of the student’s choice.
How to Qualify
To be considered for a scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
Be a high school junior
Have and maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) throughout your high school career
Have participated in community/volunteer activities
Be planning to apply for financial assistance to attend college
Attend an accredited four-year college or university during all years for which the scholarship is awarded
Maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) throughout your college career
Be eligible to attend a four-year college or university in the United States
Live and attend school in one of the participating geographic areas (below) designated by Nordstrom
Not have a conviction for any crime
How the Scholarship Is Awarded
Regional selection committees, made up of local community leaders, interview our scholarship finalists in person. Once the recipients are selected, Nordstrom makes a surprise visit to the students' school where, with their friends and family watching, the students are informed that they have won a Nordstrom scholarship.
How to Apply
Our scholarship program is available in eight states across the country where we have stores. Click on the appropriate application below for your geographic area. Fill out the application online and print it when complete. Alternatively, you may print the application and fill it out in ink or type. Applications will be accepted by mail only. Incomplete, emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. All applications must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2010.
For California applicants, please use the maps provided to verify your area eligibility. Eligible counties are displayed in blue.
Northern California Application Area Eligibility Map
Los Angeles and Orange County Application Area Eligibility Map
San Diego and Imperial County Application Area Eligibility Map
Illinois Application
Georgia Application
New Jersey Application
Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland Application
Washington and Alaska Application
For Counselors
The Nordstrom Scholarship application process is now primarily an online experience. Please encourage students to apply directly at this Web site. The flyer below provides information on how students can access the online application. Please print this flyer and display it in an appropriate location in your school.
Application Flyer
Nordstrom.com/scholarship