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Scholarships

Expanding access to higher education for talented and financially disadvantaged learners.

Planned program. NBU's Merit & Need-Based Scholarship Program is planned and is not yet awarding scholarships. NBU is not currently licensed, accredited, approved, or authorized to confer degrees, and scholarship percentages, tuition amounts and dates remain subject to regulatory approval and final institutional decisions. Award percentages below are targets, not guarantees. [Founder to confirm all figures before launch.]
Scholarship types

Three planned pathways

This initiative reflects our mission: build a nation, one leader at a time.

MERIT

Merit Scholarship

For students with strong academic performance, leadership or professional achievement.

Planned eligibility

  • Strong academic record
  • Leadership or community involvement
  • Compelling motivation letter

Planned coverage Partial tuition support, 25%–75%

NEED-BASED

Need-Based Scholarship

For students facing financial hardship who show strong academic potential.

Planned eligibility

  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Personal motivation statement
  • Academic records

Planned coverage Partial to full tuition support, up to 100%

HYBRID ACCESS · DC INITIATIVE

Hybrid Access Scholarship

For students taking part in the hybrid model (online plus in-person sessions in Washington, DC).

Planned eligibility

  • International or domestic students
  • Commitment to the hybrid model
  • Leadership potential
Selection criteria

How applicants will be evaluated

  • Academic excellence · 30%
  • Financial need · 30%
  • Leadership potential · 20%
  • Community involvement · 10%
  • Motivation letter quality · 10%
Planned process

From application to award

  1. Apply

    Submit the scholarship application once it opens.

  2. Review

    Admissions committee document review.

  3. Interview

    Shortlisted candidates may be invited (if needed).

  4. Decision

    Planned decision within 7–14 business days, with an award letter by email.

What applicants will provide

Planned application materials

  • Scholarship application form
  • Academic transcripts or certificates
  • Motivation letter
  • Proof of financial need (need-based applicants)
  • Identification document
  • Recommendation letter (optional, preferred)
Please do not send these documents through this website. Transcripts, ID and income details are sensitive. They will be collected only through a secure application process announced when scholarships open.
Terms

Planned scholarship terms

  • Awarded per academic year
  • Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress
  • Misrepresentation results in withdrawal of the award
  • Scholarships cannot be transferred to another person

Scholarships & Financial Aid: scholarships@nationbuilderuniversity.com

Questions? We are glad to help.

Call (771) 241-9259 or write to info@nationbuilderuniversity.com. Tell us about your goals and we will point you to the right next step.

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