First Scholars program

Helping NAU students become proactive, empowered, and engaged

The goal of the First Scholars program is to help first-generation college students succeed in school, graduate, and have a life complete with self-awareness, success and significance.

A four-year commitment, First Scholars engages students from freshmen through senior year in academic and social programming while also supporting students financially with a $2,000 tuition scholarship.

The program is open to incoming first-time, full-time Arizona freshmen whose parents have no more than two years of education beyond high school and no post-secondary degree.

Services and Resources Provided:

  • Mentoring from staff and successful peers in the program
  • Academic success workshops
  • Tutoring in partnership with the Academic Success Centers
  • Freshman Transition Course
  • Service learning opportunities
  • Community building through social activities
  • Connection to campus and community resources

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First Scholars Program

Email:
firstgen​@nau.edu
Call:
928-523-6980

For more information visit the First Scholars website.

Apply to First Scholars

First-Generation Programs
Location
Building 42
Sechrist Hall
1200 S. Beaver St
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Mailing Address
PO Box 6035
Flagstaff, AZ 86011