Scholarships for graduate students at NAU
We know it’s a big decision to take on graduate school, and paying for your degree shouldn’t stop you from earning it. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our programs remain accessible and affordable. We want you to have all the support and resources you need to pursue your passion.
Find scholarships for graduate school that work for you
Below, you’ll find information on where to start looking for scholarships and fellowships for graduate students, provided by NAU and external organizations, that will help defray the cost of graduate school.
Graduate College scholarships
Olson Family Foundation Scholarship
Application deadline: 1/23/2019
Foundation Application
This scholarship is based on race, gender, and ethnicity. This Fund shall be used to provide tuition scholarships and stipends to students admitted to the graduate program at Northern Arizona University who meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled full-time for a minimum of 9 credit hours/semester and is not employed as a full-time graduate assistant [20 hours/week];
- Preference will be given first to Native American students, and secondly to Hispanic students;
- Must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 [where A = 4.0]; and
- Applicants are required to complete the scholarship application process including a one-page essay about his/her goals and how the degree will be used to serve the greater community.
Students who continue to meet the criteria may reapply for this scholarship. Questions should be directed to naufoundation@nau.edu.
Graduate College and Graduate Student Government Scholarship
The application cycle for the 2018-19 academic year has closed. The deadline for the 2019-2020 academic year is to be determined.
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The NAU Graduate College and Graduate Student Government offer scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 each year.
Applicants for these awards must be admitted to a graduate program with regular status, preferably be enrolled full-time during the academic year (although part-time students may be funded as well, depending on circumstance), and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. A FAFSA is required for all applicants that are US residents.
Scholarship for Native American graduate students
Louis H. and Betty J. Quayle Scholarship
The application cycle for the 2018-19 academic year has closed. The deadline for the 2019-2020 academic year is to be determined.
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The Louis H. and Betty J. Quayle Scholarship provides up to $15,000 to graduate students (full- or part-time) who are members of a federally recognized Native American tribe or nation.
NAU scholarships
Scholarships by academic department
Many academic colleges and departments offer a limited number of graduate scholarships. Deadlines vary, so become familiar with the application process and deadlines by visiting your program, department, and/or college websites.
NAU Foundation Scholarships
There are two separate applications for NAU Foundation scholarships:
- Available through the Office of Student Financial Aid
- Available through the NAU Foundation
To find out your maximum eligibility, students must complete both applications.
Some university scholarships are need-based; therefore, you should also file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information.
External fellowships and scholarships
Office of National and International Scholarships and Fellowships
The Office of National and International Scholarships and Fellowships provides information on national and international scholarship and fellowship opportunities.
Graduate fellowships search
Search a variety of outside fellowship opportunities at the Fellowship Finder.
