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Scholarships for graduate students at NAU<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n\n
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Contact the NAU Office of Graduate & Professional Studies<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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OGPS​@nau.edu<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n
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928-523-4819<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

We know it’s a big decision to take on graduate school, and paying for your degree shouldn’t stop you from earning it. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our programs remain accessible and affordable. We want you to have all the support and resources you need to pursue your passion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find scholarships for graduate school that work for you<\/h2>\n

Below, you’ll find information on where to start looking for scholarships and fellowships for graduate students, provided by NAU and external organizations, that will help defray the cost of graduate school.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The 2026-2027 application deadlines: February 23, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

The NAU Office of Graduate & Professional Studies offers scholarships up to $1,000. Applicants for these awards must be new or continuing degree-seeking graduate students who will be enrolled full-time or part-time for the designated academic semesters and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75.<\/p>\n

Office of Graduate & Professional Studies Scholarship Application Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The 2026-2027 application deadlines: February 23, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Louis H. and Betty J. Quayle Scholarship provides up to $4,000 per semester to new or continuing degree-seeking graduate students (full- or part-time) who are members of a federally-recognized Native American tribe or nation.<\/p>\n

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The 2026-2027 application deadlines: February 23, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jim and Lyra Watwood Educational Excellence Scholarship rewards NAU graduate students in the fields of biology, chemistry, and forestry who have succeeded academically, made positive contributions to their communities, and have financial challenges.<\/p>\n

Information about the Jim and Lyra Watwood Educational Excellence Scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n

Watwood Educational Excellence Scholarship Application Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Support for Graduate Students (SGS) Award<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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NAU scholarships<\/h3>\n

Scholarships by academic department<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Many academic colleges and departments offer a limited number of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>graduate scholarships<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u202fDeadlines vary, so become familiar with the application process and deadlines by visiting your program, department, and\/or college websites.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NAU Foundation Scholarships<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

There are two separate applications for NAU Foundation scholarships:<\/p>\n