The Northern Arizona University (NAU) scholarship is the most popular scholarship in the southwestern U.S state. This university provides different kinds of scholarships to Arizona residents, such as financial scholarships, merit-based academic scholarships, and personal background scholarships. This scholarship will be provided to those students whose household income is $65,000 or below.
This university provides various scholarship programs to its Arizona residents, ranging from the Lumberjack Scholars Award to the Arizona Academic Decathlonscholarships. These scholarship programs are most important for those students who are financially weak and help them to support their academic dreams into reality. So, in this context, we will explain in detail about the NAU scholarship universe.
Recently released National Merit Semifinalist 2023 candidates looking for their desired college can go through it.
Along with those scholarships, NAU Scholarship Universe 2023 has come up with exclusive opportunities from the following NAU colleges.
- Arts and Letters College
- School of Education
- Health and Human Services College
- Social and Behavioral Sciences College
- W.A. Franke College of Business College
It is crucial to know that the application deadlines may vary according to the different colleges, and you need to be aware of the upcoming deadlines.
List of NAU Scholarship Programs & its estimated annual expenses
| Sl No. | Scholarship Program Name | Award Amount/ Academic Year | Eligibility | Selection Process | Renewal Criteria |
| 1 | Lumberjack Scholars Award | Total tuition fees will cover the fall and spring semesters at NAU. | Arizona Residents Only | Minimum 3.5 GPA is Required | Required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at NAU |
| 2 | President’s International Baccalaureate Scholarship | $8000 | Arizona Residents Only | A 3.5-4.0 GPA Required. No ACT and SAT test scores. | Required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at NAU |
| 3 | Dean’s with Distinction Scholarship | $6500 | Arizona Residents Only | A 3.4-3.49 GPA Required. No ACT and SAT test scores. | Required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at NAU |
| 4 | Dean’s Scholarship | $5000 | Arizona Residents Only | A 3.0-3.49 GPA is Required. No need for ACT and SAT test scores. | Required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at NAU |
| 5 | Opportunity Scholarship | $2500 | Arizona Residents Only | A 2.90-2.99 GPA is Required. No need for ACT and SAT scores. | Required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at NAU |
| 6 | Coconino First Scholarship | $1000 for 2 years | Coconino Residents Only and students need to attend Flagstaff campus | Required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at NAU | |
| 7 | Arizona Academic Decathlon Scholarship | $2000 | Arizona Residents Only | Students must have participated in the Arizona Academic Decathlon for at least two years, either at the regional or state level. | Required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at NAU |
| Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship | |||||
| 8 | Founders Gold | $6000 | Only WUE students | A 3.5-4.0 GPA is required but not required for ACT and SAT scores. | Required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at NAU |
| 9 | Founders Blue | $5000 | Only WUE students | A 3.0-3.49 GPA is required but not required for ACT and SAT test scores. | Required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at NAU |
| Out of State (non-WUE) | |||||
| 10 | President’s Excellence | $11000 | Non-Arizona Residents only (Non WUE) | A 3.5-4.0 GPA is required but not required for ACT and SAT test scores. | Required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at NAU |
| 11 | President’s | $9000 | Non-Arizona Residents only (Non WUE) | A 3.0-3.49 GPA is required but not required for ACT and SAT test scores. | Required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at NAU |
| Others | |||||
| 12 | President’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Award | $5000 | Arizonans and non-Arizonan residents (including WUE students) | Students need to earn 24 -45 points in the IB Diploma program. | Required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at NAU |
Note: With the help of the Net Price Calculator, the students can access the eligibility criteria for the tuition scholarship.
General Criteria
Before applying for the NAU Scholarship Universe, the candidates need to know about these general criteria.
| Citizenship | Students are required to meet the criteria for Arizona Proposition 300 Public Program Participation. |
| First Degree | To attain Scholarships, students need to pursue their first baccalaureate (undergraduate) degree. |
| Enrollment | Full Time |
| Tuition Only | This program mainly covers tuition expenses but does not cover fees or other expenses. |
| Campus | The eligible students are needed to attend the Flagstaff Mountain campus of Northern Arizona University. |
| Deadline | May 1 of the Academic Year |
Application Process for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
To apply for Nau Scholarship Universe, first, you need to have an account. You can do this by visiting the Nau Scholarship Universe website and searching for your required scholarships.
Required Documents for NAU Scholarships
After filtering your scholarships by academic interests, extracurricular activities, financial needs, and other criteria, you must fill in the below credentials.
- Name
- email ID
- Cell Phone Number
- Academic Record
- Extracurricular Activities
- Financial Need
Note: Northern Arizona University’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will announce Scholarship Universe in its platform for the academic year of 2024-2025 on January 2024.
Reinstatement Process
Suppose you are facing some issues due to some of your circumstances, and you can’t meet the renewal criteria. In that case, you need to submit a Scholarship Reinstatement Request according to the priority date for your applicable semester. But you need to understand this request may not guarantee you the reinstatement of the scholarship. The decision for the reinstallation request will depend on the merits of the students.
Conclusion
Nau Scholarship Universe is an excellent opportunity for students who are looking for financial help in their academic dreams. The system offers different types of scholarships that students can apply for, and the application process is easy to follow. Students who are interested in applying for NAU scholarships should start early, and they must read the eligibility requirements carefully.
