Virginia E. Hahn Memorial Scholarship
The Virginia E. Hahn Memorial Scholarship was established through the generosity of a lifelong history teacher to support students who share her passion for teaching history.
Award Amount: $5,000 or more per year (renewable)
Eligibility: First-year students intending to major in history and pursue a career teaching at the high school or university level.
This scholarship may be awarded in addition to other ²ÝݮӰÊÓ scholarships or grants, though some restrictions apply (see below).
Selection criteria
Students are selected based on the following:
- Admission to ²ÝݮӰÊÓ as a first-year student
- Completion of the online Hahn Scholarship application
- ACT/SAT test scores (optional)
- High school academic record, including GPA
- A 300–400 word essay describing why you want to teach history and how ²ÝݮӰÊÓ will prepare you for this career
Scholarship renewal requirements
To maintain the Hahn Scholarship, recipients must:
- Enroll in a history class during both semesters of their first year
- Declare history as their major in a timely manner
- Gain admission into the education program (if intending to teach at the high school level)
- Make consistent progress toward completing history and education program requirements
- Maintain full-time enrollment at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ
- Live on campus
Failure to meet these requirements may result in a partial reduction or complete loss of the scholarship.
Application and deadline
Apply for the Hahn Scholarship
- Application deadline: April 15
- Notification date: May 1
- Award disbursement: The scholarship amount will be included in the recipient’s financial aid package.
Restrictions
- The total value of ²ÝݮӰÊÓ academic scholarships and grants cannot exceed the cost of tuition.
- The Hahn Scholarship cannot be deferred. Students who delay enrollment must reapply and compete in a new applicant pool.
Contact
Office of Financial Aid
Johnson Center (first floor)
Chicago, IL 60625
email: financialaid@northpark.edu
phone: (773) 244-5560
fax: (773) 634-4051