Scholarship Opportunities

We understand affordability is an important factor in considering your education goals. That’s why we encourage you to research the multitude of scholarships available, including those offered by NAU. Scholarship searches take time, but they are worth it!  Scholarships are free money for school. Check out this great video on Scholarships! Scholarship search sites we recommend:

• Federal Student Aid
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• Scholarship Experts
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The following scholarships are offered by National American University.  Check out this list or contact our financial team to learn more about finding a financial plan that meets your needs. Please download the pdf forms of each scholarship for information about eligibility, scholarship requirements, and deadlines.  

NAU Undergraduate Scholarships

New and Current Students 

2017/18 NAU Brown Mackie College Graduated Student Scholarship
Available to students who graduated with a Diploma or Associate degree from Brown Mackie College (BMC) during their most recent enrollment with BMC after 5/31/16 and are new students with NAU through Fall 2018. Submit the following application using EchoSign: 2017/18 NAU Brown Mackie College Graduated Student Scholarship (All locations) 

2017/18 SD Education Access Foundation Award Available to Independent students at the Ellsworth AFB, Online, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Watertown campuses only. Download information regarding this award.

NAU Veteran’s Yellow Ribbon Scholarship NAU participates in the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship program for eligible recipients of Chapter 33 Veteran’s benefits.  NAU will award a limited number of Chapter 33 Veterans a Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for up to ½ the amount of tuition and fees not paid by Chapter 33 benefits per term.  If the student meets the following eligibility requirements:

• Entitled to the maximum benefit rate for Chapter 33
• Served an aggregate period of 36 months of active duty after September 10, 2001
• Honorably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001
• Dependent eligible for transfer of entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill in which the service member was entitled to the maximum benefit rate for Chapter 33
• Please contact militaryfinance@national.edu for further details.

Current NAU Students
Annual NAU Academic Excellence Award This scholarship opportunity is for students who have achieved high academic achievement while attending NAU, among other criteria. Several awards are available for students. The NAU Foundation Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award application and criteria will be available in late February with an early April deadline at the NAU Foundation Website.

2017/18 NAU Research Paper Scholarship
The NAU Research Scholarship is a tuition scholarship for NAU undergraduate students. Undergraduate papers written as a result of an assignment for an NAU class during the 2016/17 academic year (June 2016-May 2017) may be eligible if they meet the scholarship criteria. Download information regarding this scholarship: NAU Research Paper Scholarship

NAU Master's Degree Scholarships

New and Current Students

2017/18 NAU Affiliate/Corporate Scholarship Program
This scholarship is for students who have graduated from an Affiliate College or are employed by a Partner Company or Affiliate college. Please see your Financial Service Representative for a current listing of Partner Companies and Affiliate Colleges. 
Download the application: 2017/18 NAU Affiliate/Corporate Scholarship Program 

2017/18 NAU South Texas College Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship is for South Texas College employees or graduates looking to further their education with a graduate degree from NAU. Download the application: 2017/18 NAU South Texas College Graduate Scholarship 

2017/18  NAU Ultimate Medical Academy Scholarship
This scholarship is for Ultimate Medical Academy employees looking to further their education with a graduate degree from NAU. Download the application:  2017/18 NAU Ultimate Medical Academy Scholarship 

NAU Veteran’s Yellow Ribbon Scholarship NAU participates in the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship program for eligible recipients of Chapter 33 Veteran’s benefits.  NAU will award a limited number of Chapter 33 Veterans a Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for up to ½ the amount of tuition and fees not paid by Chapter 33 benefits per term.  If the student meets the following eligibility requirements:

• Entitled to the maximum benefit rate for Chapter 33
• Served an aggregate period of 36 months of active duty after September 10, 2001
• Honorably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001
• Dependent eligible for transfer of entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill in which the service member was entitled to the maximum benefit rate for Chapter 33
• Please contact militaryfinance@national.edu for further details.

Current NAU Students
Annual NAU Academic Excellence Award This scholarship opportunity is for students who have achieved high academic achievement while attending NAU, among other criteria. Several awards are available for students. The NAU Foundation Graduate Masters Academic Excellence Award application and criteria will be available in late February with an early April deadline at the NAU Foundation Website.

2017/18 NAU HDB Graduate School Scholarship (Master’s Program) This scholarship opportunity is awarded to NAU undergraduate students looking to pursue their graduate degree with NAU.  Download information regarding this scholarship:  NAU HDB Graduate School Scholarship

NAU Doctoral Degree Scholarships

New and Current Students
2017/18 NAU Doctoral Scholarship (DOCS) This scholarship opportunity is for students who are employed by an Institution who provides 40% or more of the total cost of tuition for the entire Doctoral Program. Download information this scholarship: 2017/18 NAU Doctoral Scholarship (DOCS) 

2017/18 NAU Doctoral Support Scholarship (DSS) This scholarship opportunity is for Doctoral Program students who do not receive a tuition subsidy or tuition reimbursement support from their employer. Download information regarding this scholarship: 2017/18 NAU Doctoral Support Scholarship (DSS) 


Current NAU Students
Annual NAU Academic Excellence Award This scholarship opportunity is for students who have achieved high academic achievement while attending NAU, among other criteria. Several awards are available for students. The NAU Foundation Doctoral Academic Excellence Award application and criteria will be available in late February with an early April deadline at the NAU Foundation Website.

NAU Veteran’s Yellow Ribbon Scholarship NAU participates in the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship program for eligible recipients of Chapter 33 Veteran’s benefits.  NAU will award a limited number of Chapter 33 Veterans a Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for up to ½ the amount of tuition and fees not paid by Chapter 33 benefits per term.  If the student meets the following eligibility requirements:

• Entitled to the maximum benefit rate for Chapter 33
• Served an aggregate period of 36 months of active duty after September 10, 2001
• Honorably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001
• Dependent eligible for transfer of entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill in which the service member was entitled to the maximum benefit rate for Chapter 33
• Please contact militaryfinance@national.edu for further details.

Targeted Scholarships: Scholarships for students in particular programs may also be available. Please check the NAU Foundation website for updates and opportunities.