Talent Search Application

Apply now! Application deadline for immediate educational services, workshops and upcoming trips and tours by February 27, 2026!

Eligibility to join Talent Search:

1. Attend or live in the surrounding areas listed here: target school areas
2. Be a U.S. citizen or national of the U.S. or
   • Is a permanent resident of the United States;
   • Is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and provides evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service of his or her intent to become a permanent resident;
   • Is a permanent resident of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (Palau); or
   • Is a resident of the Freely Associated States—the Federated States of Micronesia or the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
3. Has completed five years of elementary education or be at least 11 years of age but no more than 27 years of age.
4. 2/3 of the spots are reserved for low-income individuals who are potential first-generation college students.
   • • Low-income means an individual whose family’s taxable income did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level. TS coordinators will determine eligibility.
     • First-generation means that neither parent has completed a 4-year bachelor’s degree program.
5. 1/3 spots are available to low-income individuals, or potential first-generation college students, or any individual in need of services.

 

Talent Search Online Application: online application

This application requires income verification, a parental consent form and a photo release.

Your application will be reviewed by a Talent Search coordinator within 1-5 business days. If approved, your new Talent Search coordinator will reach out to you.

Questions? Please contact us at ets@nau.edu or 928-523-3305.