Grant Writing

Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Coordinator: Alicia Schatteman, Director, Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies

This certificate is designed to explore best practices for successful grant applications. Students will learn how to successfully research funding prospects, create a grant budget, create an evaluation plan, and write a compelling grant proposal.

The certificate of undergraduate study is open to all students admitted to NIU. Students must maintain good academic standing within the university, achieve a minimum grade of C in each course applied toward the certificate, and complete all certificate work within a period of six calendar years. Some courses may have prerequisites that are not part of the certificate curriculum. Students pursuing the certificate should meet with the coordinator for this certificate of undergraduate study early in their program of study.

• High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.
• Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores