Scholarships

Gary and Diane Buckley Family Scholarship

This scholarship will provide funding to support one student who meets the following criteria:

• full-time undergraduate junior or senior student with a GPA of 3.0 or greater
• any major in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• demonstrated interest in working in the fields of conflict resolution, mediation, promotion of civil discourse, international peace making, restorative justice, group reconciliation, or other similar areas documented in a short essay including examples of work, internships, volunteer work, or other evidence of the applicant’s ongoing interest in these areas

The annual scholarship award will be dispersed one-half for fall semester and one-half for spring semester to one student enrolled at Northern Arizona University.

Susanna Maxwell Award for Community Connections

This award recognizes a student who has been a significant volunteer in community activities. You must document volunteer contributions made to the northern Arizona community. Eligibility:

• full-time undergraduate or graduate student
• declared major in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• completed a minimum of 18 undergraduate or 9 graduate units of coursework from one or more departments within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• 3.0 GPA or better

Kayla Jean Mueller Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will provide funding to support students who meet the following criteria:

• full-time undergraduate student in good standing
• any major in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• stated interest in working in humanitarian relief

The annual scholarship award will be dispersed one-half for fall semester and one-half for spring semester to one student enrolled at Northern Arizona University.

R. Carlos Nakai Scholarship in Social and Behavioral Science (SBS)

This scholarship will provide support to one student from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Criteria:

• an undergraduate student at the junior or senior level or above majoring in Applied Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, or with a declared minor in Ethnic Studies
• minimum GPA of 3.0 (where A = 4.0)
• preference will be given to students demonstrating a clear career oriented interest in Ethnic Studies or Applied Indigenous Studies

The annual scholarship award will be dispersed one-half for fall semester and one-half for spring semester to one student enrolled at Northern Arizona University.

Peaks Senior Living Community Scholarship

This scholarship assists students who show interest in the study of aging. Eligibility:

• enrolled in NAU courses
• provide a description relating to the study of aging evidenced by
  • major
  • minor
  • coursework
  • future goals
  • experience

Seaman Award for Academic Excellence in Native American Studies

This award is granted to NAU students who are registered members of any American Indian tribe recognized by the U.S. Government as a U.S. Tribal entity. This award honors a Native American Indian student who has demonstrated academic excellence. Eligibility:

• registered member of a recognized U.S. American Indian tribe
• junior, senior, or graduate student
• has declared a major in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• shows academic excellence within the major
• has completed a minimum number of units of social and behavioral science coursework:
  • 24 units for an undergraduate
  • 18 units for a graduate

Melissa Anne Stalvey Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to applicants who have successfully completed juvenile probation or who are seeking a career that supports the juvenile court system or who faced major life challenges and is making an effort to overcome them. Eligibility:

• enrolled in 12 or more undergraduate units at NAU
• good academic standing
• any major in social & behavioral sciences
• making satisfactory progress toward a degree
• one page essay on the following:
  • successful completion of juvenile probation, discussing its impact and their desire to further their education; OR
  • discussing the applicant’s desire to pursue a career that supports the work of the Juvenile court system; OR
  • how the applicant faced major life challenges and is making an effort to overcome them.

Preference will be given to those who provide a letter of recommendation, and that letter may be from an advisor, a professor, or another source. Recommendation letters can be sent by email.

Ferrell Honawu Secakuku Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who meet the following criteria:

• full-time or part-time graduate or undergraduate student
• enrolled as a member of a federally recognized Native American tribe
• maintains a grade point average of 2.5 if an undergraduate student, or 3.0 if a graduate student
• submits a short description of his/her background and future commitment to tribal communities

Please send a brief description of the need for funding and a rough budget. You will need an endorsement of your committee chair. Preference shall be given to students who:

• are members of the Hopi Tribe and
• are studying Cultural Preservation, Ethno-history, Cultural Curricula, Cultural Multi-media, or similar field

Robert C. Euler Graduate Scholarship

This scholarship awards a full or part-time NAU anthropology graduate student. Eligibility:

• GPA of 3.5 or better
• completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• demonstrated excellence in an anthropology graduate program

Please send a brief description of the need for funding and a rough budget. You will need an endorsement of your committee chair.

Carleton T. Hodge Award for Academic Excellence in Anthropology

This scholarship is given to an anthropology graduate student. Eligibility:

• enrolled full-time at NAU
• 18 units complete in graduate anthropology coursework at NAU
• demonstrated academic excellence

Please send a brief description of the need for funding and a rough budget. You will need an endorsement of your committee chair.

Miranda Warburton Anthropology Scholarship

This scholarship awards students who are majoring in anthropology. One-half of the award amount is applied to fall semester and one-half to spring semester. Eligibility:

• NAU anthropology major
• at least a 2.5 GPA

Please send a brief description of the need for funding and a rough budget. You will need an endorsement of your mentor/committee chair.

R. Carlos Nakai Scholarship in Social and Behavioral Science (SBS)

This scholarship will provide support to one student from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Criteria:

• an undergraduate student at the junior or senior level or above, majoring in Applied Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, or with a declared minor in Ethnic Studies
• minimum GPA of 3.0 (where A = 4.0)
• preference will be given to students demonstrating a clear career oriented interest in Ethnic Studies or Applied Indigenous Studies.

The annual scholarship award will be dispersed one-half for fall semester and one-half for spring semester to one student enrolled at Northern Arizona University.

William B. and Joyce J. Griffen Native American Fund in Anthropology

Scholarship awards full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in anthropology. One-half of the award amount is applied to fall semester and one-half to spring semester. Eligibility:

• enrolled as a member of a federally recognized Native American tribe
• declared anthropology as their major area of study
• completed 15 hours of undergraduate study

Please send a brief description of the need for funding and a rough budget. You will need an endorsement of your mentor/committee chair.

PaleoWest Scholarship in Anthropology

This fund provides one scholarship to support one student per academic year who meets the following criteria:

• Anthropology major or MA student with archeology emphasis,
• Member of a federally recognized Native American tribe, an

Scholarship may be renewed if the student remains in good standing. Preference will be given to a student with career plans in cultural resource management in the geographical region where PaleoWest operates, i.e. California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and New York.

Ray Madden Undergraduate Scholarship

The Department of Anthropology will provide a yearly award up to $10,000 to a student for academic excellence, timely progress toward completion of the anthropology major, and demonstrated financial need. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be a current freshman, sophomore, or junior student majoring in anthropology
• complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or equivalent demonstration of financial need)
• students who win the award are eligible to apply for the same award in subsequent years but are not guaranteed continued support

Please send a brief description of the need for funding and a rough budget. You will need an endorsement of your mentor/committee chair.

Anthropology Student Conference Travel Fund

This scholarship awards a full-time or part-time graduate student enrolled in Northern Arizona University’s Department of Anthropology.

Applications for this award will be accepted until February 1 (for spring travel) and until October 1 (for fall travel). Eligibility:

• Anthropology graduate student
• preferably are applied and thesis students in the socio-cultural track
• will be attending a professional conference relevant to their area of study
• preferably students who are presenting a paper or a poster

On the ANTHROPOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS & CAREER DEVELOPMENT page see the information under Funds Available Exclusively for Graduate Students.

Thomas J. and Dolores C. Ballew Scholarship for Native Americans

This fund was established by Thomas J. and Dolores C. Ballew (Tom and Dody Ballew, Founders) for the purpose of providing scholarships at NAU for Native American students. The fund is to be used to educate members of federally recognized Native American nations and tribes. The Founders have a sincere appreciation of the goals of Native Americans to honor their history, culture, philosophy, and language; and of Northern Arizona University to become the nation’s leading university serving Native Americans. Eligibility:

• registered members of federally recognized tribe (Provide proof via certificate of indian blood (CIB) or other tribal enrollment certificate)
• maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5, where 4.0=A
• demonstrated financial need, and
• preference is given to members of the Dine’ or Navajo Nation.

Be sure to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

R. Carlos Nakai Scholarship in Social and Behavioral Science (SBS)

This scholarship will provide support to one student from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Criteria:

• an undergraduate student at the junior or senior level or above majoring in Applied Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, or with a declared minor in Ethnic Studies
• minimum GPA of 3.0 (where A = 4.0)
• preference will be given to students demonstrating a clear career oriented interest in Ethnic Studies or Applied Indigenous Studies.

The annual scholarship award will be dispersed one-half for fall semester and one-half for spring semester to one student enrolled at Northern Arizona University.

Various scholarships are available to students who have declared majors or minors in the School of Communication. Be sure to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The School of Communication application deadline is now closed and will re-open in December 2018.

Scholarships and application

Wesley Brown, Jr. Scholarship

This scholarship is given to a student studying criminology and criminal justice. Eligibility:

• full-time enrollment
• undergraduate or graduate
• U.S. citizen
• major or minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice

The Brent Cooper Memorial Scholarship

United Way of Northern Arizona and the League of Neighborhoods (representing the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff, Inc., the Southside Community Association, Inc, and La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Association, Inc.) established this scholarship to support and encourage future leaders in community policing who are working toward a degree in Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University.

Chief Cooper 1954-2011, a graduate of NAU, became the Chief of Flagstaff Police Department in July 2006 after 28 years of service to the department. He served as a member of the UWNA Board of Director from 2007 to 2011. This fund shall be used to create a memorial scholarship in the criminology and criminal justice department to recognize the community policing efforts of the City of Flagstaff Chief of Police, Brent Cooper. This fund shall be used to provide scholarships to support students who meet the following criteria:

• declare a major in Criminology and Criminal Justice or related field
• sign a pledge they are drug-free.
• complete an essay on the importance of community involvement in policing efforts and/or the most current innovative and humane methods of promoting vital and safe communities
• preference will be given to students who attended high school in Flagstaff, particularly those who grew up in the neighborhoods where Chief Cooper focused his community policing efforts: Sunnyside, La Plaza Vieja and Southside or preference to a student who is currently law enforcement personnel

Students that continue to meet the award criteria may reapply for this scholarship.

James L. Keeton Police Science Memorial

This scholarship awards a student planning a career in public law enforcement. Eligibility:

• declared major in Criminology and Criminal Justice
• full-time student at NAU
• financial need, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• in good academic standing

James Michael Lewis Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for students seeking a career in law enforcement. Eligibility:

• full-time student enrolled at NAU
• statement explaining goals and commitment to pursue a career in law enforcement
• complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Henry Encinas Scholarship

This scholarship was established by NAU alumnus Henry Encinas who was born and raised in Douglas, AZ. Henry graduated from NAU in 1973 with a degree in Political Science. He was fortunate to have his G.I. Bill to pay all his college expenses so he could concentrate all his time on his studies. He met other students who had to work to fulfill their educational goals. For this reason, he established a scholarship. He wants to see students focus as much as possible on their studies, thereby increasing the likelihood of achieving their goal of graduating. The scholarship disbursement is to be made 1/2 in fall and 1/2 in spring. Eligibility:

• declared major in Criminology and Criminal Justice
• financial need, complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• students that continue to meet the award criteria may reapply for this scholarship

The Sharon and Ronald Mayes Scholarship

This Fund shall be used to provide scholarships to support students who meet the following criteria:

• Enrolled as a Criminology and Criminal Justice major;
• Junior or Senior;
• Grade point average of 3.0 or greater (4.0 = A); and
• financial need, complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Investigating Difference: Human and Cultural Relations in Criminal Justice Scholarship

This scholarship is used to provide students with educational research, exemplary scholarly and creative projects. Contact the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice to apply.

1. CJ 345 Writing Competition recognizes excellence in writing and depth of understanding about cultural differences. There are two writing competitions—one in fall and the other in spring. Awards range from $300-400. Contestants must be enrolled in CCJ 345 and have full-time status at the time of application.
2. Creative and Scholarly Projects Grant provides financial assistance to underwrite the costs of travel or special materials needed for an independent study, undergraduate research internship, a major class project, or thesis research. Awards are based on merit and amounts vary. Eligibility:
   • NAU student
   • in good academic standing
   • enrolled full-time
   • a CCJ major or enrolled in the CCJ graduate program
3. Professional Development Grant provides travel support for attending professional conferences and criminal justice related workshops. Awards are based on merit and amounts vary. Applications must be received at least one month before the event. Eligibility:
   • NAU student
   • in good academic standing
   • enrolled full-time
   • criminology and criminal justice major or enrolled in the CCJ graduate program

Contact
E-mail
Phone: 928-523-9519

R. Carlos Nakai Scholarship in Social and Behavioral Science (SBS)

This scholarship will provide support to one student from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Criteria:

• an undergraduate student at the junior or senior level or above majoring in Applied Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, or with a declared minor in Ethnic Studies
• minimum GPA of 3.0 (where A = 4.0)
• preference will be given to students demonstrating a clear career oriented interest in Ethnic Studies or Applied Indigenous Studies

The annual scholarship award will be dispersed one-half for fall semester and one-half for spring semester to one student enrolled at Northern Arizona University.

Agnes Allen Scholarship

This scholarship awards an undergraduate geospatial science and community planning major to include land management and interrelationships between the earth and humankind. Preference is given to students involved in research and thesis work. Eligibility:

• undergraduate or graduate
• emphasis in Geospatial Sciences (Geography)
• minimum 3.0 GPA in major
• financial need documented by a completed FAFSA
• at least one semester residency at NAU

Anne N. Ingram Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship goes to an undergraduate parks and recreation management major. Eligibility and supporting material needed:

• at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
• 500-word essay that describes an outdoor experience, which includes them or one or both of their parents. The essay should stress the importance and benefits provided by outdoor recreation in creating and strengthening positive family values and relationships.

Krimminger Fund

This fund awards undergraduates who are majoring in parks and recreation management. Preference may be given based upon financial need and to those who are physically disabled. Eligibility:

• at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• financial need, complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Parks and Recreation Management Student-to-Professional Scholarship

This scholarship awards parks and recreation management majors to help support the transition from the classroom into the park, recreation, and leisure service industry. Eligibility and supporting material needed:

• at least a 2.8 GPA
• junior or senior status
• resume
• essay describing future goals to become a parks and recreation professional including a statement about how this scholarship will help you reach these goals

Peace Surplus/Chatinsky Scholarship Fund

This Fund is established by Steve Chatinsky, owner of Peace Surplus, a Flagstaff Outdoor Specialty Store. Over the past thirty years, Mr. Chatinsky has had the opportunity to employ many NAU students. He has continued to follow the careers of his former NAU employees and is most impressed by their remarkable achievements. This fund shall be used to provide scholarships to support students in the College of Social and Behavioral Science, Parks and Recreation Program. Recipients will ideally either have part-time employment (or engage in volunteer activity) related to some facet of their studies.

Public Planning Student Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship is given to an undergraduate geospatial science and community planning major in their junior or senior year. Eligibility:

• applies to junior or senior year (current sophomores can apply)
• emphasis on community planning and development
• financial need, complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• essay or statements describing a commitment to:
  • making a difference in physical, economic, and socially challenged small town and urban neighborhoods and downtowns
  • public participation and education as the foundation for community revitalization
  • community volunteerism to help people and places in need
  • involvement in the American Planning Association

Students who can demonstrate the following will be given preference:

• interest in working with culturally diverse communities
• commitment to planning for the benefit of Native Americans
• concern for issues of homelessness, affordable housing, and/or environmental stewardship

Stanley Swarts Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate geospatial science and community planning major. Eligibility:

• junior or senior status
• emphasis in Geospatial Sciences (Geography)
• cumulative 3.0 GPA or greater
• essay (2 pages or less) explaining why geographic knowledge is necessary for a viable civilization
• letter (2 paragraphs) from a geography professor describing the student as a person

Joe Rommel Memorial Scholarship in Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Honoring a live well lived! Joe Rommel passed away July 14, 2009 following a tragic motor vehicle accident near Sunset Crater. He lived and worked in Flagstaff while attending NAU. He was  majoring in Parks and Recreation at the time of his death. He worked for Babbitt’s Backcountry and pursued his love of outdoors as a guide for Grand Canyon Hikes. He selflessly gave many hours to the Coconino County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue and developed lasting friendships with the many volunteers he worked with.

The Joe Rommel Memorial Scholarship is to be awarded to a full-time student who is applying for the Wilderness First Responder certification. It will cover the cost of applying for the certification and all required supplies. Students must meet the criteria . Parks and Recreation  Management major, Junior or senior with a strong interest in outdoor leadership.

This award is used to pay fees for students who apply for the Wilderness First Responder Certification. Eligibility:

• Parks and Recreation Management major
• full-time student
• junior or senior status
• strong interest in outdoor leadership

Yoder Outdoor Leader Scholarship

This scholarship is given to an undergraduate parks and recreation management major with a career goal of leading individuals or groups in the outdoors. Eligibility and supporting material needed:

• letter of interest
• outdoor leader emphasis
• at least 45 units completed
• minimum 3.0 GPA
• resume
• essay related to your outdoor experiences and career goals

Dragonfly Fund SUS Scholarship

This fund is established to support sustainability-related education and internships/projects in the region. Eligibility:

• Enrolled in the Masters of Sustainability Program in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Unmet financial need as determined by the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Please provide a paragraph (300 words or less) explaining your financial situation as it relates to financing your education at NAU

Darin Richard Bergman Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is established by family and friends to honor the life and memory of Darin Richard Bergman. On Sunday, January 27, 2008, Darin, age 31, was killed by a drunk driver in a car accident in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Before moving to St. Croix in 2007, Daren lived, worked, and studied in Flagstaff, Arizona. Darin graduated from Northern Arizona University with a major in Political Science and International Affairs with a minor in Economics. To be eligible:

• have a declared major in Political Science or International Affairs;
• maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0
• have a class standing of junior or senior: and
• Submit a letter of interest that outlines previous work or volunteer experience that relates to the improvement of human life that does not hurt the environment and/or the conservation of our natural environment. This letter should also include career goals relating to political science or international affairs with an interest in human rights and/or environmental conservation.

Morey-Vaughn Award

This award will provide a stipend to defray travel, living, and other expenses associated with an internship in Washington, D.C. to work in a congressional office, executive branch, judicial branch, department, or agency. Eligibility:

• full-time student enrolled in any program of study at Northern Arizona University
• good academic standing
• sophomore, junior, or senior (if student is a senior, this award is only available for four months after graduation)
• applicants are required to write a short essay explaining why financial support would assist their internship

Preference will be given to politics and international affairs majors. Award recipients may not reapply.

Earl Shaw Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given to students who are majoring in a politics and international affairs degree program: political science, international affairs, American political studies, or public administration. Eligibility:

• NAU undergraduate or graduate student
• completed 6 POS units at NAU
• at least two semesters of coursework at NAU
• GPA at least 2.5
• financial need, complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• a description of your efforts to achieve a college education including plans for completing the degree program

Political Science Scholarship

This scholarship is given to a student majoring in political science or international and political affairs or American political studies. Eligibility:

• completed two semesters at NAU
• completed 6 POS units at NAU

Theodore Wyckoff Scholarship

This scholarship is given to students studying political science. Eligibility:

• declared international affairs or political science major
• minimum 3.0 GPA
• preference given to majors with a comparative and international emphasis

Contact
E-mail
Phone: 928-523-3163

Virginia Blankenship Undergraduate Research Award

This award is given to undergraduate students who require financial support to present at a research conference. Please complete this form in addition to your online application. Submit the completed form with your online application or send an email directly to Antonia Natale. Eligibility:

• psychological sciences major
• enrolled junior or senior
• cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
• a one-page (2-3 paragraphs) paper describing future educational goals and career objectives
• copy of resume
• unofficial transcript
• description of the research conference where you wish to present—include dates, location, copy of the abstract submitted, and acceptance notice if available

William Gibson Outstanding Student in Psychological Sciences and Public Service Award

This award recognizes outstanding students that have demonstrated high academic standards and a desire to better the community through volunteer activity or public service. Please complete this form in addition to your online application. Submit the completed form with your online application or email directly to Antonia Natale. Eligibility:

• psychological sciences major
• senior status enrolled at NAU
• cumulative 3.25 GPA or higher
• a one page (2-3 paragraphs) paper explaining how psychological sciences studies and community involvement overlap, and the impact both experiences have made on your life or future direction
• demonstrated desire to better the community through volunteer activity or public service
• a copy of resume
• unofficial transcript

Vicki Green Psychological Sciences Thesis Award

This award provides support to psychological sciences graduate students for thesis research. Applications are available at the NAU Psychological Sciences department, SAS building #60, 3rd floor, room 333. Selections will be made by a committee including the Department of Psychological Sciences Graduate Coordinator and the Chair.

• thesis proposal approved by thesis committee
• demonstrated expenditures

Vicki Green Graduate School Travel Award

This award financially assists graduate psychological sciences students who are invited by an accredited graduate school to interview for admittance into a psychological sciences (or closely related) graduate program. Please complete this form in addition to your online application. Submit the completed form with your online application or send by email directly to Antonia Natale. Selections will be made by a committee including the Department of Psychological Sciences Graduate Coordinator and the Chair. Eligibility:

• senior or graduate status
• enrolled at NAU for spring or fall term
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• accepted an invitation to interview for placement
• description of graduate program, copy of invitation that includes location and dates, or name and phone number for whom invited you
• a one page (2-3 paragraphs) paper describing future educational goals and career objectives
• copy of resume
• unofficial transcript

Edward C. and Mary E. Mills Scholarship

This scholarship awards psychological sciences majors based on cumulative grade point average and an essay about future educational goals and career objectives. Eligibility:

• enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
• minimum 3.0 GPA
• a one page (2-3 paragraphs) paper describing future educational goals and career objectives

Vicki K. Brown-Carpenter Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

• major in sociology or social work
• junior, senior, or graduate student
• at least 3.0 GPA
• completed 60 units of coursework
• financial need, complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• preference may be given to an Arizona community college graduate

Virginia Rae Kurner Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student with sincere intention to work in the social work field. Eligibility:

• junior or senior social work major
• enrolled for 12 units or more
• financial need, complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• academic achievement
• character

Contact
E-mail
Phone: 928-523-9970

Stepping Stone Sociology Scholarship

This fund should be used to provide scholarships to support students who meet the following criteria:

• major in sociology
• a single parent
• junior or senior

Kanan Family Endowment

This fund should be used to provide scholarships to support students who meet the following criteria:

• major in sociology
• prefer junior status

Sociology Department Scholarship

This fund shall be used to support students who meet the following criteria:

• sociology major
• undergraduate or graduate enrolled full time
• at least 3.0 GPA

Applicants should write an essay about their future educational goals; honors or awards; college clubs, organizations or offices held, community service, and any additional information that makes them an outstanding Sociology student.

Edward E. Walker Sociology Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded based on a student’s character and scholarly ability. Eligibility:

• junior or senior
• sociology major
• financial need, complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Contact
E-mail
Phone: 928-523-2979

Janet K. Schnorr Memorial Scholarship

This Fund shall be used to provide scholarships for students who meet the following criteria;

• Enrolled at NAU and have completed 30 semester hours of academic credit courses,
• Maintains a GPA of at least 2.75,
• Demonstrate an interest in women’s or sexuality issues.

Women’s and Gender Studies Scholarship

Eligibility:

• major or minor in Women’s and Gender Studies
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• enrolled at NAU
• completed at least two semesters at NAU
• completed at least two classes in the WGS degree program
• essay (1 page) about women’s and gender studies
• one letter of recommendation

Contact
E-mail
Phone: 928-523-3300

More scholarships for our college are available through the NAU Foundation. The application is now open and will close at 11:59 pm on January 23, 2019.  To apply for these scholarships, please visit the NAU Foundation scholarship application website.

Many companies, foundations, and organizations offer private scholarships with varying criteria. The scholarships listed on this page are not offered or administered by NAU.

Please review eligibility criteria for the hundreds of awards listed on the private donor scholarships link below. This is not an exhaustive list of the awards available to students and opportunities vary each year; NAU strongly encourages students to research and plan ahead.

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at NAU compiled over 300 private donor scholarships.

Many companies, foundations, and organizations offer scholarships with varying criteria. The scholarships listed below are not offered or administered by NAU. To find more scholarships, please search for college scholarship on the internet. We will keep updating this list.

Cardinal Digital Marketing Scholarship: Cardinal Digital Marketing is proud to offer 2 scholarship awards, each for $500 to a full time college student or senior high school student whose scholarship essay application most effectively answers the following question:

2018 Scholarship Essay Topic: Tell us about your entrepreneurial experience and how this scholarship would help achieve more growth for you and our economy.

SPRING APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 15, 2018

AREA OF STUDY: Any

AWARDS: Two $500 awards

WHO CAN APPLY: Senior high school students, full time college students

SELECTION CRITERIA: Applicants will be judged on the content of the essay they provide and their academic achievements

Scholarships are offered every December 15th and July 15th. Winners will be announced in Fall and Spring of each year. For complete information on how to apply, please visit the Cardinal Digital Marketing website.

IFLEXION: We are inviting Northern Arizona University’s students to apply for Iflexion’s 2nd annual scholarship-www.iflexion.com/scholarship