Student Scholarships
Scholarships attract top students and open doors for those with limited means, providing the support necessary for current and future Huskies to progress, flourish and graduate.
College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Empowering future engineers through hands-on learning and industry partnerships. At the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, students turn ideas into impact with real-world experiences that launch meaningful careers.
Bridging Theory with Practice
Engineering is the foundation of technological innovation, national security, global competitiveness, and economic prosperity. NIU is preparing the skilled engineers our region and nation urgently need. Through hands-on course work, internships and immersive learning opportunities, we prepare the workforce of tomorrow. Our highly skilled students from diverse backgrounds are ready to thrive in industry 4.0, enabled by advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics and cloud computing. We live the college’s motto: “bridging theory with practice.”
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Faculty Support
Endowed chairs, professorships and professional development help recruit and retain distinguished faculty. Your generosity can fund our first endowed positions and help advance faculty expertise.
State-of-the-Art Labs and Equipment
Employers expect NIU graduates to arrive prepared to work with leading edge technologies. Your investment in state-of-the-art labs gives students hands-on experience with modern tools –enhancing learning, attracting top talent and strengthening industry partnerships.
Increased Research Capacity Real-world Learning (Industry Fellows Program)
CEET programs connect classroom learning to real-world industry experience, preparing a diverse, job-ready workforce. Donor support builds the pipeline of well-rounded engineering leaders for northern Illinois.
College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Excellence Fund
Our Excellence Fund helps support important initiatives such as the Engineering Accelerator, Student Success Center and AI Tutor that empower students pursuing a degree in our fields of study. Your generosity supports student success and retention, financial assistance, technology and innovation and community and career engagement.
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FORWARD Voices
Jared Rivera ’25
“This investment in our future motivates us to keep pushing FORWARD, reminding us that we’re not alone on this journey.”