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Nordstrom Scholarship Program

Nordstrom is committed to celebrating our communities, and we think helping you achieve your dreams of a higher education is a great way to start. The Nordstrom Scholarship is about enabling you to achieve your educational goals.

Since 1993, Nordstrom has awarded college scholarships to hard-working high school students from across the country. Annually, we award 40 scholarships of $10,000. These scholarships are paid out in equal installments of $2,500 over four years to the college of the student’s choice.

How to Qualify
To be considered for a scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

Be a high school junior
Have and maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) throughout your high school career
Have participated in community/volunteer activities
Be planning to apply for financial assistance to attend college
Attend an accredited four-year college or university during all years for which the scholarship is awarded
Maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) throughout your college career
Be eligible to attend a four-year college or university in the United States
Live and attend school in one of the participating geographic areas (below) designated by Nordstrom
Not have a conviction for any crime

How the Scholarship Is Awarded
Regional selection committees, made up of local community leaders, interview our scholarship finalists in person. Once the recipients are selected, Nordstrom makes a surprise visit to the students' school where, with their friends and family watching, the students are informed that they have won a Nordstrom scholarship.

How to Apply
Our scholarship program is available in eight states across the country where we have stores. Click on the appropriate application below for your geographic area. Fill out the application online and print it when complete. Alternatively, you may print the application and fill it out in ink or type. Applications will be accepted by mail only. Incomplete, emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. All applications must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2010.

For California applicants, please use the maps provided to verify your area eligibility. Eligible counties are displayed in blue.

For Counselors
The Nordstrom Scholarship application process is now primarily an online experience. Please encourage students to apply directly at this Web site. The flyer below provides information on how students can access the online application. Please print this flyer and display it in an appropriate location in your school.

Application Flyer

What Our Winners Say

africa_fahra

"October 2, 2008, was like my birthday. It is a day I will not forget in my life. I am speechless about that day. I thank you so much. You have really helped me with my education. Thank you."
- Africa Fahra, Nicholas Senn High School, Chicagoland

linda_chen

"When I walked into my principal's office Monday morning and saw all those I loved there, I was moved beyond comprehension. I do not think I will ever forget my mother's smiling face and my father's tears as I embraced them both. Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity and know that the scholarship money will not be wasted. I hope to share with others the fortunes I have received in life. I cannot say this enough: thank you."
- Linda Chen, Mill Creek High School, Metropolitan Atlanta

thomas_wilson

"I cannot thank you enough for the Nordstrom Scholarship Program. By your generosity, you have eased the tremendous burden of having our family handle the expense of a college education. This incredible gift allows me to fulfill the chance of a lifetime, giving me the opportunity to improve myself and become an asset to my community, which I could not have realized without your kindness."
- Thomas Wilson, Pope John XXIII High School, New Jersey