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Home/Riverhawk News/NSU Foundation sets all-time records with $1.5 million in privately funded scholarships in 2025

NSU Foundation sets all-time records with $1.5 million in privately funded scholarships in 2025

Tahlequah, Okla. — The Northeastern State University Foundation set new all-time records in 2025 for the number, total value and average amount of privately funded scholarships awarded to NSU students.

As of Dec. 8, 2025, the NSU Foundation awarded $1,525,608 through 1,291 privately funded scholarships, representing a 74.34% increase since 2019. The average scholarship award also reached a historic high of $1,182, reflecting a 10.15% increase from the previous year.

Privately funded scholarships continue to serve as a critical resource for students facing rising educational costs. Foundation leaders said financial need remains a significant factor influencing student retention and degree completion.

“Our donors should feel incredibly proud of the positive impact they are making on each scholarship recipient’s journey at NSU,” Peggy Glenn, executive director of the NSU Foundation, said. “Every year, I read hundreds of thank-you letters from students, and there is one constant theme — a scholarship is about more than financial support. It represents someone they may not even know believing in them, investing in their future and cheering them on toward earning a degree.”

NSU President Rodney Hanley said the record-setting scholarship support reflects the strength of the university’s partnership with donors and the broader community.

“These scholarships are opening doors for our students and helping ensure financial barriers do not stand in the way of their academic goals,” Hanley said. “The continued generosity of our donors is transforming lives, strengthening our university and reinforcing NSU’s commitment to student success.”

The NSU Foundation remains committed to increasing scholarship support in the years ahead and encourages continued donor engagement to sustain this momentum. For more information on how to give, visit nsualumni.com/donate.

For more information about NSU Foundation scholarships, visit www.nsugiving.com/funds.

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