Torch Scholars Program (Northeastern University)

Northeastern's Torch Scholars Program funds full tuition plus fees, housing, and meals, along with ongoing academic and personal support and a pre-enrollment summer program, for first-generation college students. Eligible students are U.S. citizens or permanent residents from low-income households (generally Pell-eligible) who have shown resilience through difficult family, cultural, or financial circumstances, plus leadership and academic preparation for college. Rather than applying directly, a student needs a nomination from a non-family adult -- a counselor, teacher, or mentor -- submitted through Northeastern's nomination portal. Students admitted Early Decision or Early Action aren't eligible to compete, though Regular Decision applicants (and those deferred to Regular Decision) are.

Eligibility

DemographicsRequires admission to Northeastern University via Regular Decision (Early Decision/Early Action admits aren't eligible) and nomination by a non-family adult; limited to first-generation, likely Pell-eligible U.S. citizens/permanent residents.

Applying

Full tuition plus fees, housing, and meals, along with academic/personal support and a pre-enrollment summer program; exact dollar figure not published.