Use the AwardSpring link to apply for the Sigma Tau Delta scholarships, awards, grants, and internships listed in the table below.
How to Use AwardSpring
Application Cycles
The dates on which the following scholarships, awards, grants, and internships are available via AwardSpring are as follows.
| Cycle | Applications Offered During Cycle | Opens | Deadline (4:00 p.m. CT) |
| Fall 2026 | Writing Awards Photography Award Hispanic Heritage Month Writing Challenge Classroom Library Grant | Sep 28, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Winter 2027 | Literary Magazine/Journal Award Dr. Leigh Ann Rhea Outstanding Advisor Award Chapter Activity Award Dr. William C. Johnson Transfer Scholarship Service Scholarships | Dec 7, 2026 | Jan 12, 2027 |
| Spring 2026 | Internship Stipend | Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 6, 2027 |
Things You Need to Know About Your AwardSpring Application
- Save the AwardSpring username and password you create. (The password must be at least seven characters and contain at least one upper case, one lower case, one number, and one special character.) Strong applications are not as likely to be produced in just one session at the computer; you will need to log back in.
- For each cycle you must first complete the general application for that cycle. Then you will click “Submit.” That will take you to the screen that indicates the applications you are eligible to apply for. Complete the additional questions for the scholarship, award, grant, or internship application. Click “Submit.”
- Scholarship applicants must submit an electronic copy of your transcript(s). Official or unofficial transcript copies are acceptable at the time of application.
- AwardSpring will ask you for information about your recommenders and will send an email to request secure, confidential submission of your recommendation letters. Make sure your recommenders are aware of the deadline for receipt of all recommendations is one week after your cycle’s deadline.
- You may save your work and complete your application(s) at any time before the cycle deadline.
- Applications close at 4:00 p.m. CT on the date of the cycle’s deadline.
Questions
Address questions to skd@niu.edu.
