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financial.aid@nau.eduNAU freshman tuition scholarships 2025-26
See which scholarships you might be eligible for
While some private-donor scholarships require additional steps or applications, NAU students are automatically considered and evaluated for scholarships on this page.
Arizona residents
| Scholarship | GPA (unweighted H.S. core*) | Annual amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lumberjack Scholars Award | 3.75–4.0 | Fixed at first year tuition |
| President’s | 3.5–3.74 | $9,000 |
| Dean’s with Distinction | 3.4–3.49 | $6,500 |
| Dean’s | 3.0–3.39 | $5,000 |
| Opportunity | Admitted–2.99 | $2,500 |
Tuition scholarships do not apply to fees, additional tuition costs resulting from excess hours, or any other non-tuition charge. Scholarships will renew automatically for three additional years as long as students meet renewal criteria.
*For more information on how the High School Core GPA is calculated, please review the admissions requirements.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
| Scholarship | GPA (unweighted H.S. core*) | Annual amount |
|---|---|---|
| Excellence | 3.75–4.0 | $8,500 |
| Gold | 3.5–3.74 | $8,000 |
| Blue | 3.0–3.49 | $7,000 |
| Opportunity | Admitted–2.99 | $4,500 |
*For more information on how the High School Core GPA is calculated, please review the admissions requirements.
Out-of-State (non-WUE)
| Scholarship | GPA (unweighted H.S. core*) | Annual amount |
|---|---|---|
| President’s Excellence | 3.5–4.0 | $11,000 |
| President’s | 3.0–3.49 | $9,000 |
*For more information on how the High School Core GPA is calculated, please review the admissions requirements.
Eligibility and general criteria
The following are general criteria that must be met to receive tuition scholarships at NAU:
- First degree: These scholarships may only be used for a student’s first bachelor’s degree.
- Enrollment: Students must be enrolled full-time (12+ credits) each fall and spring term. It is recommended that students enroll in 15 credits each term to graduate in 4 years.
- Tuition only: These awards cover tuition only; they do not cover fees or other expenses. These awards can be combined with other outside tuition scholarships as long as it does not exceed the cost of tuition. They cannot be combined with other tuition scholarships offered at NAU.
- Campus: Incoming first-year students attending a 4 year, in-person program are automatically considered for Arizona scholarships once admitted to NAU.
- Deadline: A student’s offer of admission must be accepted and the enrollment fee paid in order to receive this award. Final high school transcripts must be submitted to Admissions and Enrollment Services immediately following high school graduation.
Renewal criteria
- These scholarships are available for four years, eight consecutive semesters, applied to the fall and spring semesters only, provided the student meets the renewal criteria each year.
- Students must maintain a cumulative 2.0 NAU GPA.
- Students must maintain full-time course enrollment (12+ hours per semester).
- If you have circumstances preventing you from meeting any of the renewal criteria, submit a Scholarship Reinstatement Request by the priority date for the applicable semester. Submission of this request does not guarantee award reinstatement.
Education abroad and National Student Exchange
NAU tuition scholarships may be applied toward tuition for most education abroad and exchange programs but cannot be used for faculty-led or provider programs. Contact us if you are considering studying abroad or participating in an exchange program.
Other awards
Award amount: $5,000 per academic year (fall and spring)
Selection: The IB diploma is awarded to students who earn at least 24 points, subject to certain minimum levels of performance across the whole program and to satisfactory participation in the creativity, action, and service requirements. The maximum a Diploma Program student can earn is 45 points.
Eligibility: Arizona residents and non-residents (including WUE students)
Renewal criteria: Maintain a 2.0 cumulative NAU GPA
Multiple scholarship awards: This award can be combined with other tuition scholarships as long as it does not exceed the cost of the out of state portion of tuition.
Award amount: $2,000 per academic year (fall and spring)
Availability: Up to four consecutive years, fall and spring semesters only, provided the student meets the renewal criteria each year. Number of semesters/years is contingent upon academic level when student transfers to NAU.
How to apply: The Arizona Academic Decathlon Association selects the recipients.
Deadline: Priority is given to students who submit their application by Aug. 1 for fall and Dec. 1 for spring.
Selection: Participation in the Arizona Academic Decathlon—either regional or state—for two or more years is required.
Eligibility: Arizona residents only
Renewal criteria: Maintain a 2.0 cumulative NAU GPA
Multiple scholarship awards: This award can be combined with other outside tuition scholarships as long as it does not exceed the cost of tuition. It cannot be combined with other tuition scholarships offered at NAU (the President’s International Baccalaureate scholarship is the only exception).
