If you’re a veteran or active in the military, you’re welcome at Northwestern. We’re grateful for your service—and happy to let you know some veterans or students active in the armed forces may be eligible for Northwestern’s De Beer Legacy Veteran’s Scholarship, which ranges from $2,500 to $10,000 per year for full-time undergraduate students.

In addition, we are a Yellow Ribbon school and accept GI Bill ® benefits for qualifying students and their dependents. As a result of our services to veterans and their families, Northwestern has been ranked as a Top-10 Military-Friendly School. Contact Austin Nyhof, registrar, at anyhof@nwciowa.edu to learn more about your military benefits at Northwestern.

GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

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“My professors have different ways of integrating Christianity into the material they are teaching, but the common theme throughout is that learning and faith go hand in hand.”

Jacob Lewis Jacob Lewis Biochemistry major from Charleston, South Carolina

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“I had the opportunity to intern at KELOLAND Media Group in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As a news and sports reporter, I was able to interview people who were passionate about what they do, and it was rewarding to be their voice. ”

Jordan DeSmet Jordan DeSmet Public Relations major from Larchwood, Iowa

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“The Northwestern faculty are among the main reasons I love NWC so much. They want me to do my absolute best, and they are there to support me every step of the way.”

Annika Stecker Annika Stecker Biology/Genetics major from Spirit Lake, Iowa

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Emma Wilson Emma Wilson Math major from McCallsburg, Iowa

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Emily VanderArk Emily VanderArk Exercise Science major from Byron Center, Michigan

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Caroline Van Berkum Caroline Van Berkum Physics Education major from Antonito, Colorado

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Daniel Mills Daniel Mills NEXT Program major from Blackstone, Massachusetts

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James Stoscher James Stoscher Worship Arts major from Erseka, Albania

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Noah Luna Noah Luna Psychology major from Omaha, Nebraska

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“The opportunities Northwestern provides to travel and serve, like the Spring Service Partnerships (SSPs) or study abroad programs, are what I appreciate most about Northwestern. These opportunities allow for students to explore God’s kingdom and grow in faith-filled trust. ”

Madelynn Harre Madelynn Harre English Teaching major from Maplewood, Minnesota

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Kaytlyn Harms Kaytlyn Harms Biology-Health Professions major from Farson, Wyoming

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