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Northern Arizona University students whose program of study is housed in the College of Education are encouraged to submit a General Scholarship Application for consideration for all awards listed below.
If an award requires full-time status, note that full-time status is 12 credit hours for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours for graduate students per awarded semester.
Scholarships for both Undergraduate and Graduate students
All Arizona School Retirees Association Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- senior or graduate student
- pursuing a degree in teaching
- resident of the state of Arizona
- demonstrate leadership skills
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- financial need is a factor
- AASRA makes the final decision on selection
Cheryl Ann Babb Memorial Scholarship Fund Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- attending the Flagstaff main campus
- declared intent to become an education degree major
- have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- show a record of extra-curricular involvement or community service
- first preference will go to a member of the Northern Arizona University football team, if no football team member is eligible, another NAU athletics member will receive preference.
Leo and Leona Benoit Memorial (COE) Elementary Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- enrolled in Elementary education
- achieve and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above
Thomas Gerald and Maxine Blackman Chilton Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- declared interest in becoming a business teacher
- cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- preference given to students demonstrating financial need as determined by submission of financial need statement from student
Susan N. Coleman Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- enrolled in the College of Education at NAU as an undergraduate or graduate student
- majoring in Special Education
- maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
- demonstrates financial need
- demonstrates excellence in leadership in extracurricular activities
COE Secondary Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirement:
- students must be majoring in Secondary Education
College of Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- GPA of 2.5 and higher
- student enrolled in a program in the College of Education
Manuel and Annie DeMiguel Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- graduate from a Flagstaff district high school
- education major
- must be a U.S. citizen
- minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
- financial need is NOT a consideration
Educational Specialties Special Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
(Awarded through NAU Foundation Application)
Requirements:
- cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- majoring in special education
- preference for single parents with school-age dependents
- preference for individuals from underrepresented populations
Jerry Emmett Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirement:
- students must be majoring in Education in the Northern Arizona University College of Education
Virgil and Clarine Gillenwater Scholarship Fund Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- must be an Arizona resident
- enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in the College of Education at the NAU mountain campus
- earned a class standing of junior, senior, or graduate level
- demonstrated financial need
- rotate the scholarship through one of the 4 departments within the College of Education each year:
- first year scholarship award will be from the Department of Teaching and Learning
- second year will be from the Department of Educational Specialties
- third year will be from the Department of Educational Psychology (graduate level students only)
- fourth year will be from the Department of Educational Leadership (graduate level students only)
- award presented to one student each year
Hengl Family Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- a student from Yuma County, Arizona
- preference will be given to those who are continuing education majors
- maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
- active in school extracurricular activities or community service
Helen Copeland Householder Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid
- academic achievement – maintain a GPA of 3.0
- if entering Northern Arizona University from high school, must be in the top 20% of their graduating class
- education major
Caroline M. Hughes Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- students must be residents of the State of Arizona
- enrolled in early childhood education or elementary education program
- must have 3.5 grade point average (GPA) or higher
- scholarship is renewable if other criteria continue to be met
Drs. Daniel J. and Jane A. Pierce Julien Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- enrolled as an education major at NAU
- achieve and maintain a GPA of 2.8 or above
- preference will be given to graduates of a Flagstaff public high school
Johnson Family Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- enrolled in the College of Education in the Rural American Indian Special Education Project (RAISE) or a similar project on a reservation
- are entering their student teaching semester
- demonstrate a commitment to teach on a reservation school in Arizona once they have earned their degree
- hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- preference given to students who are members of a Native American Nation
Lt. Col. Frank C. and Mrs. Anne Knaack Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirement:
- must be a student in the College of Education
May Hazelwood LaRue Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- undergraduate scholarship or graduate fellowship
- academic achievement or potential
- preference given to students with financial need
- preference given to residents of the state of Arizona
- preference given to Elementary Education major
Jeannie Campbell Lawson Special Education and Language Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- Full time undergraduate or graduate student
- Enrolled int he NAU College of Education, majoring in Special Education
- Undergraduate students must have a GPA of 2.5 or above, graduate students must have a GPA of 3.5 or above (4.0=A)
- Demonstrated financial need
Preference shall be given to:
- Arizona Residents
- Students who speak or are learning a second language, including American Sign Language
- Students with personal experience or association with disabled persons
- Students with a desire to teach in culturally diverse classrooms or communities
Sandra Leigh Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- must have completed at least 30 credit hours
- eligible for admission to the teacher education program
- minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more credit hours undergraduate, 9 credit hours graduate)
- must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office
- must be US citizen
- applicants who meet the above criteria and are single parents or returning to complete their education after a period of ten years or more will be given preference for this scholarship award
- award may be renewed annually for the same student if the criteria continue to be met and the selection committee determine this to be appropriate
Edward A. and Priscilla G. Loy Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- student majoring in education
- financial need may, but is not required, to be considered
- student may apply for continuation of this scholarship as long as they continue to meet the eligibility award criteria
- preference given to a Teaching & Learning or Educational Specialties student
Lubben Family Scholarship for Education Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- student in the College of Education at Northern Arizona University
- priority given to students who agree to conduct their student teaching experience at reservation sites or in schools with significant Native American enrollments
James Manley Teacher Leader Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirement:
- A College of Education major in good standing, with demonstrated leadership and engagement
Tony O. Martin Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
- Arizona high school graduate
- admitted into Teacher Education Program
- academic and all around student
- immediate family members may participate in the selection
Ida Bell McGill Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- permanent resident of the state of Arizona
- junior, senior, or graduate standing, majoring in Educational Psychology
- meritorious student
Arthur Mercer Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- majoring in Elementary Education
- admitted into the Teacher Education program
Peterson and Miller Special Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
(Awarded through NAU Foundation Application)
Requirements:
- accepted into the teacher education program
- majoring in special education
- minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
- preference given to a student with financial need as determined through the Financial Aid Office
- preference given to minority students
Peck Family Scholarship in Teacher Education Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- the student is in the College of Education at Northern Arizona University
- the student is maintaining a GPA of 2.5
- the student needs financial help to fulfill student teaching requirements
Schonaerts Family Scholarship Accordion Closed
Preferences:
- Arizona Resident
- Currently enrolled in the NAU College of Education as a sophomore, junior or senior or pursuing graduate studies
- Maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (where 4.0 = A)
- Unmet financial need as determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
- May reapply for this scholarship
- Preference for US military veteran; to be queried by Office of the Dean
Janice M. Schnorr Special Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in Special Education
- preference will be given to a student who has a GPA of 3.0 or above
- preference given to a student with financial need as determined through the Office of Financial Aid
Patricia V. Duke Thomas Special Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- students must be majoring in Special Education
- preference will be given, but is not limited, to undergraduate students
- students may apply for continuation of this scholarship as long as they continue to meet the eligibility award criteria
Alvin and Agnes Tidwell Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- admitted into Teacher Education program
- Elementary Education major
Phil and Kayla Tavasci Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- first generation college student
- enrolled in the Northern Arizona University College of Education, Flagstaff campus, as a first choice, but available to a statewide College of Education student meeting all other criteria
- stated desire to serve as a classroom teacher
- maintaining a GPA of 3.0 where 4.0 — A
- demonstrates financial need
John W. Tippeconnic Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- must be at least 1/4 American Indian
- must be enrolled and on the rolls of a federally recognized Tribe
- education majors will be given preference for this award
- must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Note: Student must submit paperwork showing at least ¼ American Indian and enrolled on the rolls of a federally recognized Tribe.
Dr. Raymond B. and Dr. Peggy Ver Velde Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- first generation college student
- enrolled in Northern Arizona University’s College of Education, Flagstaff campus, as a first choice, but available to a statewide COE student meeting all other criteria
- Elementary Education major
- stated desire to serve as a classroom teacher
- maintaining GPA of 3.0 where 4.0 = A
- demonstrates financial need
- non-renewable
J. Lawrence and Lucy Walkup Scholarship Fund Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- students at the sophomore level or above
- students must be enrolled at the Northern Arizona University Flagstaff Mountain campus
- students with GPA of 3.0 or above
- Preferences:
a. undergraduate Elementary Education major with math and/or science emphasis
b. undergraduate Elementary Education major with emphasis in another field
c. students (graduate or undergraduate) who are pursuing teaching of reading as an endorsement to their teaching credential
Shirley Griffin Weber & Joseph Allen Weber, III Endowed Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- enrolled in the College of Education at Northern Arizona University
- must be a resident of Yuma County, Arizona
Carol Worischeck Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- majoring in Education
- demonstrates outstanding scholastic performance (GPA 3.5 or above)
- demonstrates community service and an ongoing commitment to voluntary community involvement
Scholarships for undergraduate students
Alpha Delta Kappa Future Educator Scholarship- NAU mountain campus Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- be enrolled full-time at the Northern Arizona University mountain campus
- be a student in good standing in the field of education (GPA 3.0)
- have completed at least junior year of studies
- have career plans to become an educator
- preference will be given to students during term of student teaching
Alpha Delta Kappa Future Educator Scholarship- NAU Yuma campus Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- be enrolled full-time at the Northern Arizona University Yuma campus
- be a student in good standing in the field of Education (GPA 3.0)
- have completed at least junior year of studies
- have career plans to become an educator
- preference will be given to students during term of student teaching
Alpha Delta Kappa Pi Chapter Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- Must be student teaching in Flagstaff at the time of the scholarship award
Lillian Jane Baker Teacher Education Fund Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- the recipient must be enrolled in the College of Education
- must be a junior or senior
- must have selected elementary level or early childhood teaching as their intended career
Silverio T. Barreras Scholarship Accordion Closed
This fund shall be used to provide scholarships to support full-time undergraduate students at NAU who meet the following criteria:
- student must be a graduate of Miami High School, Miami, Arizona
After meeting the above criteria, the Founder’s preferences in awarding the scholarship are as follows, in order of priority:
- To an undergraduate student pursuing a major in elementary or secondary education through the NAU Teacher Preparation Program
- To an undergraduate student majoring in any discipline at Northern Arizona University
- To a graduate student enrolled in the College of Education who is or will be working in Miami or Globe schools. Awards to graduate students will be set at $1,000 annually.
Anne Tracy Bolton and Michael Edward Bolton Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- legal resident of the United States of America
- enrolled as an undergraduate student in the College of Education at Northern Arizona University
- preference for a full-time undergraduate student at the mountain campus in Flagstaff, Arizona
- achieve and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- demonstrate financial need
The Regent Ernest Calderon Scholarship Accordion Closed
- Graduate of an Arizona public high school
- First generation college student
- Enrolled in good standing as a sophomore in the Northern Arizona University College of Education
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have not previously received this scholarship, as it is not renewable
Margaret Hall Clements Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- junior or senior standing
- minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
- education major
- financial need is NOT required
- selected on merit or academic potential
Delta Kappa Gamma/Virginia Coffey Scholarship Accordion Closed
(Awarded through NAU Foundation Application)
Requirements:
- preference shall be given to women who come from the geographical area close to Sun City
- majoring in education
- junior or senior standing
- minimum GPA of 3.0
- financial need documented through the Northern Arizona University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Doris C. Dunford Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- first year students who graduated from a Flagstaff area high school with a declared interest in becoming a teacher in any field and enrolled in the pre-education major
- the recipient should demonstrate interest and ability to succeed both in the classroom and the community
- minimum GPA of 3.0
- financial need is not a consideration
- if the student continues progress toward becoming a teacher, he/she will be awarded this scholarship annually for four years; if the student does not uphold these standards, the scholarship will be awarded to another first year student
Lacey A. Eastburn Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- must be a full-time student (12 credit hours or more)
- admitted to the Teacher Education Program
- must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- must be a U.S. citizen
Charles Fauset Teacher Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- must be a senior or fifth year student
- admitted into the Teacher Education Program
- resident of the state of Arizona
- minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- financial need as determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is a primary consideration
WA Franke Scholars Program in the College of Education Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- COE students conducting their student teaching semester
- Demonstrated financial need (including not already receiving significant aid such as the Lumberjack Scholarship)
- First-generation student
- Traditionally underrepresented students
Dr. Claudette Bonjean Gronski Scholarship in Education Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- Arizona resident
- U.S. citizen
- majoring in Elementary Education (K-8)
- demonstrate academic excellence with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- demonstrate financial need to fulfill student teaching requirements
- demonstrate past and present community service
Drs. Margaret A. (Cibik) Hughes & Eugene M. Hughes College of Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- undergraduate student, at the sophomore level or above, enrolled in the College of Education
- minimum grade point average at the university level of 3.0
- meets or exceeds, each academic year, the academic progress standards used by the government for students receiving federal grants/aid
- renewable for a maximum of three years if the award begins at the sophomore level, and/or pro-rated thereafter if initially awarded to a student above the sophomore level, i.e., renewal for two years if awarded for the junior level or one year if awarded to a senior
- preference will be given to students who have not received other scholarships or gift aid (with the exception of a federal grant)
Richard Kauzlaric Memorial Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- Enrolled in the College of Education, majoring in Elementary Education
- Full-time undergraduate student at the mountain campus in Flagstaff, AZ
- Scheduled to complete student teaching during one semester within the upcoming academic year
- Demonstrates financial need to fulfill student teaching requirements
- Demonstrates past and present community service
Note: junior standing is for a student who will be a junior the year of the award, or is a junior at the time of the award (making them senior when they receive the award)
Raymond Kellis CEE Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- education major
- junior standing
- minimum GPA of 2.5
- goal toward a teaching career
- if applicable, any determination of financial need must be made by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Note: junior standing is for a student who will be a junior the year of the award, or is a junior at the time of the award (making them senior when they receive the award)
Wilfred and Joyce Killip and Family Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- graduated from a Flagstaff district high school
- undergraduate, majoring in education (future teacher)
- minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
- financial need not a primary concern
Carol Lorek Scholarship to Support Student Teacher Excellence Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- awarded to a first generation university student
- enrolled as an undergraduate student in the College of Education at the Northern Arizona University mountain campus
- demonstrated academic excellence with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or above (where A = 4.0)
- demonstrated financial need
- earmarked for a student during his/her student teaching experience
- two $500 scholarships per academic year, one for each semester, fall and spring, and to a different student each semester
Christa A. McAuliffe/Challenger Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- undergraduate student
- cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- admitted into the Teacher Education Program
- special consideration given to a student with financial need as determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Rick Morrison Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- U.S. citizen
- resident of the state of Arizona
- junior or senior student majoring in education
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
Perrill-McRuer Family Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- enrolled full-time in Northern Arizona University’s College of Education as an undergraduate
- be in good standing at the time of the scholarship award
- be in the junior or senior year, excluding those in their student teaching semesters
- have an overall GPA between 2.0 and 3.0
- demonstrate financial need
Note: students may continue to receive this scholarship as long as they continue to meet the eligibility award criteria
Dr. Charles D. and Linda Pilon Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- enrolled in the College of Education at Northern Arizona University
- must be a resident of the state of Arizona
- achieve and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
- demonstrate financial need
James “Tuffy” and Enid Rice Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours)
- U.S. citizen
- minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of selection
- junior or senior standing
- admitted into the Teacher Education Program
The Gabrielle K. Riddle Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- incoming freshman, recently graduated from Coconino High School, Flagstaff, Arizona.
- enrolled full-time (12 credits or more per semester) at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff campus
- student majoring in elementary education and/or the College of Education special education program
Dr. Douglas Edwin and Nancy Cooksey Rutan Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- legal resident of the United States of America
- enrolled as an undergraduate student in the College of Education at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff campus
- first preference for out-of-state students majoring in elementary education; if no out-of-state student majoring in elementary education meets this criteria, then an in-state student majoring in elementary education at the Flagstaff campus can be substituted
- achieve and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above (where A = 4.0)
James C. and Tamara J. Sherman Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- U.S. citizen
- enrolled as an undergraduate student in the College of Education at Northern Arizona University
- preference for a full-time student on the mountain campus in Flagstaff; however, if a part-time student has unique health, financial, parental, or other compelling issues, consideration will be given to a part time undergraduate student
- achieve and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- demonstrate financial need
Simo-Neikirk Family Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- legal resident of the United States of America
- enrolled as an undergraduate student in the College of Education at Northern Arizona University
- achieve and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.90 or above (where A = 4.0)
- preference for a student that doesn’t receive other scholarships
- student is involved in something beyond the classroom (i.e. student athlete, community service, volunteer, paid employment, or other)
- students that qualify for this scholarship will be required to complete a type-written creative response to two questions that will be supplied at a later time
Mary Lou Thompson Arnold Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- admitted into the Teacher Education Program
- elementary education major
- junior or senior standing
- scholastically able
- financial need is NOT to be a factor
Jack and Louise Utley Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- majoring in an academic discipline within the College of Education
- enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (12 or more credit hours) student
- have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of selection
- must be a U.S. citizen
Roger R. Wilson Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
(Awarded through NAU Foundation Application)
Requirements:
- Enrolled in 12 credit hours or more as an undergraduate
- Majoring in a program in the College of Education
- Possess 1/4 or more American Indian blood
Helen V. Wren Memorial Elementary Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- admitted to the Teacher Education Program
- must be an elementary education major
- cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (12 or more credit hours)
- consideration in personal character (organizational activities, leadership roles, service to others, etc.)
- preference to Arizona high school graduates
- must be a U.S. citizen
Weitzel/Wren Elementary Education Scholarship Accordion Closed
Requirements:
- junior or senior (60 completed credit hours or more)
- majoring in elementary education
- cumulative GPA of 2.5
- preference shall be given to students with an impressive academic history and strong personal character
Scholarships for Graduate students
Dr. Irene A. Arden Educational Psychology Graduate Fund Accordion Closed
- Enrolled in the College of Education, majoring in Educational Psychology
- Demonstrated financial need
Meagan Lee Danielson Scholarship Accordion Closed
- Degree program of Educational Psychology, Educational Specialists
- Majoring in school psychology
Clarence E. Fishburn Scholarship Accordion Closed
- Graduate student
- Must be enrolled as full-time (9 hours or more)
- Majoring in an academic discipline at NAU’s College of Education
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- U.S. citizen
Lawrence V. Grinnell Educational Psychology Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
This fund shall be used to provide scholarships to support students who meet the following criteria:
- PhD student accepted into the NAU Educational Psychology Program
- must have 3.50 GPA or higher, where 4.0 = A
- written one page essay to identify:
- who inspired them to attend college?
- how will this funding assist them?
- describe their “pay it forward” story; what will they do with this degree and how will they help an upcoming student/generation?
The following criteria are preferred and are to be applied when possible:
- first generation college student
- currently serving or having served in the United States Armed Forces
Lyle Mullens Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
- Graduate student in Educational Leadership
- U.S. citizen
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Dr. Betty J. Newlon Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
- Graduate student majoring in counseling
- Arizona resident
Jerry Petersen Scholarship Accordion Closed
- Research support for doctoral students (completed coursework and defended their prospectus) in the College of Education
- Submission of the COE General Scholarship Application is not a requirement for consideration
- Interested applicants must complete the online application which includes submission of a letter of interest and a copy of their dissertation prospectus
- The deadline for this application typically occurs in April every year, so watch your email.
Craig W. Sidles Educational Psychology Scholarship Accordion Closed
- Admitted Educational Psychology student
- GPA of 3.0 or higher