Motivating high school students in Arizona to pursue a college degree, Univision Arizona\u2014a leading Spanish-language broadcaster\u2014partnered with NAU to create and launch the \u201cTu Futuro\u201d (\u201cYour Future\u201d) scholarship program. The scholarship program is part of the Univision Arizona Contigo community empowerment initiative, providing an Arizona student with a scholarship to NAU, covering the total cost of a four-year undergraduate tuition and lodging.<\/p>\n
NAU is one of the top 10 producers in the country for Hispanic student bachelor\u2019s degrees. Recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), NAU is doubling down on its commitment to educational attainment by bolstering grant funding and additional resources for the diverse student community. NAU\u2019s Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid will match Univision Arizona\u2019s gift each year, providing a corresponding scholarship to an undergraduate student, doubling the impact.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnivision Arizona is honored to partner with Northern Arizona University to award this four-year essay-based full-ride scholarship. Education is the key to the future of our community and Univision Arizona is committed to measurable steps to provide educational opportunities,\u201d said Mark Masepohl, president and regional general manager of Univision Arizona.<\/p>\n
The partnership and support from Univision Arizona elevate NAU as an HSI, reinforcing support systems for the university\u2019s valued students.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe NAU Foundation is incredibly thankful to Univision Arizona for investing in our students and strengthening NAU\u2019s designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution,\u201d said Nick Lobjeko, vice president of NAU Advancement and CEO of the NAU Foundation. \u201cTheir commitment to student success creates access and opportunities for students to persist in their pursuit of a college degree.\u201d<\/p>\n
Incoming first-year students for the 2025-26 school year can apply for the scholarship between Dec. 2, 2024, and April 15, 2025, by submitting a 250-word essay describing the impact their college degree will have on both their personal trajectory and the Hispanic community at large. For more information, visit nau.edu\/Univision-scholarship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"