{"id":336,"date":"2021-02-02T16:49:33","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T16:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/isss\/?page_id=336"},"modified":"2026-09-24T16:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T16:49:53","slug":"scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/isss\/scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>International student scholarships<\/h1>\n<h2>Center for International Education scholarships<\/h2>\n<p>At NAU, we\u2019re committed to supporting international students like you. That\u2019s why our Center for International Education offers tuition waivers\u2014including up to $11,000 per year toward NAU tuition and fees through the International Excellence Award (IEA) \u2014for eligible students upon admission. Explore scholarship opportunities below!<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"International Excellence Award_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            International Excellence Award\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>The International Excellence Award (IEA) is NAU\u2019s premier merit-based tuition-reduction award for high-achieving international students. Designed for first-time, degree-seeking F-1 undergraduate and graduate students admitted directly into a university program on the Flagstaff Mountain campus, this scholarship provides <strong>up to $11,000 per year toward NAU tuition and fees<\/strong>. No separate application is required, and the award is renewable for the duration of your degree if you maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA or higher. Award amounts vary.<\/p>\n<h5>Eligibility requirements<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>First-time, full-time F-1 international students pursuing a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree at NAU\u2019s Flagstaff campus.<\/li>\n<li>Admitted and enrolled in classes for the upcoming semester.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of admission.<\/li>\n<li>Submission of required financial documentation for I-20 issuance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><strong>Students <u>not eligible<\/u> to apply include those:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Sponsored by a government or other organization.<\/li>\n<li>Receiving assistantships, full athletic scholarships, or other tuition waivers.<\/li>\n<li>Enrolled in a dual-degree, including community college bridge programs and the Program in Intensive English (PIE).<\/li>\n<li>Participating in the Programa de Beneficios de Pago (PROBEP) tuition benefit program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Application<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>No separate application is required\u2014students who meet the criteria are automatically considered upon submitting a complete international admission application.<\/li>\n<li>Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Fund disbursement<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Disbursed as an out-of-state tuition waiver only.<\/li>\n<li>Covers up to the award amount, not exceeding out-of-state tuition charges for the semester.<\/li>\n<li>Cannot be applied to mandatory or special class fees, housing, meal plans, or other non-tuition expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Renewal criteria<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Renewable each academic year with a minimum 3.0 GPA and continued full-time enrollment.<\/li>\n<li>Must meet all mandatory attendance requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Additional NAU scholarships<\/h2>\n<p>From departmental scholarships to graduate assistantships, NAU offers opportunities to help make your education more affordable.<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"College and departmental scholarships_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            College and departmental scholarships\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>Several colleges and departments at Northern Arizona University offer scholarships to qualified students pursuing a particular field of study. Explore scholarship opportunities based on your academic program. Contact your academic department directly for additional information.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Graduate assistantships and tuition waivers_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\">\n            Graduate assistantships and tuition waivers\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>Graduate students at NAU may be eligible for graduate assistantships (GAs), which provide valuable academic experience along with financial support. GA positions include a tuition waiver that covers all or part of a student\u2019s tuition.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about eligibility, requirements, and the types of assistantships available, visit the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies website. You can explore current openings at the bottom of that page or by contacting the department directly.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>External scholarships<\/h2>\n<p>The scholarships and websites listed below are not affiliated with NAU and are provided as an additional resource to funding that may be available to international students. Foreign citizens are not eligible for federal student aid (FAFSA) except under <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/eligibility\/requirements\/non-us-citizens\">specific exceptions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"General scholarships_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\">\n            General scholarships\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingusstudy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute of International Education (IIE) Scholarship Database<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iefa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Education Financial Aid<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalscholarships.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Scholarship Search<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalstudent.com\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Student<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalstudentloan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Student Loan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peointernational.org\/educational-support\/international-peace-scholarship-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Country-specific scholarships_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\">\n            Country-specific scholarships\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/educationusa.state.gov\/scholarships\/dream-scholarship-korea-student-aid-foundation-hangugjanghagjaedan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scholars4dev.com\/6230\/popular-scholarships-for-developing-country-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Scholarships for Developing Country Students<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/educationusa.state.gov\/find-financial-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EducationUSA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oas.org\/en\/rowefund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund for Latin American and Caribbean International Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:isss@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS): Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">isss&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                        <a href=\"tel:928-523-1520\" aria-label=\"Contact International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS): Telephone Number\" title=\"Telephone Number\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-phone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Call:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-phone\">928-523-1520<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row bg-color-extra-light-gray\"><div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row-content\">\n<h4>Additional information<\/h4>\n<p><strong>ISSS front desk<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 am \u2013 5 pm MST<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"tel:9285231520\">928-523-1520<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Non-medical emergency 24\/7 line<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"tel:18002853943\">1-800-285-3943<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Outside the US and Canada<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"tel:+16022349105\">+1-602-234-9105<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">iNAU login<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"shortcode-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdm7YNlWRdy6F14MFMSqVBnMOF0JFybiL9uwAoaZ3rNFvrn1Q\/viewform\">Schedule an advising appointment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International student scholarships Center for International Education scholarships At NAU, we\u2019re committed to supporting international students like you. That\u2019s why our Center for International Education offers tuition waivers\u2014including up to $11,000 per year toward NAU tuition and fees through the International Excellence Award (IEA) \u2014for eligible students upon admission. Explore scholarship opportunities below! 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