First Scholars Program

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

For more information visit the First Scholars website.

Apply to First Scholars

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 scholarship.

The program is open to incoming first-time, full-time Arizona freshmen whose parent(s) or guardian(s) have not earned a bachelor’s 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-Generation Programs
Location
Building 42
Sechrist Hall
1200 S. Beaver St
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Mailing Address
PO Box 6035
Flagstaff, AZ 86011