Join the Blavin Scholars Program at NAU!

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Blavin Scholars Program interested students must:

• Be accepted to Northern Arizona University as a first-time freshman or transfer student
• Be seeking an undergraduate degree
• Be enrolled full-time and maintain full-time student status
• Be an Arizona resident (eligible for in-state tuition)
• Have experienced time in foster care
• Demonstrate financial need each year via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

To Apply

• Complete the entire application form by April 20, 2021 by midnight
  • If you need a paper application, please contact the Office of First-Generation Programs at firstgen@nau.edu
• Attach information on your participation in the Arizona foster care system
• Submit a 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the web, at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Use Northern Arizona University’s Federal Code 001082 so that a copy will be sent to the university

Selection

• Competitive application process, not all students who apply will be selected.
• Additional resources for foster youth students can be found at https://nau.edu/office-of-scholarships-and-financial-aid/diverse-populations/
• Selected applicants will be invited to meet with the Blavin Scholars Program staff to learn more about the Blavin Scholarship and Blavin Scholars Program participation