Merit Scholarships are available for qualified incoming students. In addition to scholarships for new students, we also provide current students the opportunity to advance their initial scholarship with improved GPAS though our scholarship renewal program. Full-time students (12 credits or more per semester) may qualify for the scholarships listed below.
Presidential: $5,000
FRESHMAN: SAT 1500* or ACT: 32* or Top 5%
TRANSFER: 3.50 GPA** and 60 credits
Trustee: $4,500
FRESHMAN: SAT 1300* or ACT: 27* or 4.00 GPA** or Q2/Top 50%
TRANSFER: 3.00 GPA** and 50 credits
Dean: $4,000
FRESHMAN: SAT 1100* or ACT: 24* or 3.40 GPA** or Q3/Top 75%
TRANSFER: 2.50 GPA** and 40 credits
Stallion: $3,500
FRESHMAN: SAT 1000* or ACT: 21* or 3.20 GPA** or Top 100
TRANSFER: 2.20 GPA** and 30 credits
Texan: $1,500
FRESHMAN: SAT 900* or 2.7 GPA** or Top 200
TRANSFER: 2.00 GPA** and 15 credits
*SAT Total Score (tests taken March 2016 or later); ACT Composite score.
**Cumulative GPA
Minimum of 15 transferable credits to be considered a transfer student. These credits should be earned after high school graduation.
Presidential Honor: $20,000
FRESHMAN: SAT 1500* or ACT 34* or Remarkable Achievement documented by student and approved by scholarship committee such as IMO Medallion Recipient.
TRANSFER: 3.50 GPA** and 60 credits
Trustee Honor: $18,500
FRESHMAN: SAT 1300* or ACT 29* or Exemplary Achievement documented by student and approved by scholarship committee such as ISWEEEP Gold Recipient or INEPO Gold Recipient or Top 1% of National Exam.
TRANSFER: 3.00 GPA** and 50 credits
Dean Honor: $14,000
FRESHMAN: SAT 1100* or ACT 24* or 3.50 GPA** or Outstanding Achievement documented by student and approved by scholarship committee such as ISWEEEP Silver/Bronze Recipient or INEPO Silver/Bronze Recipient or Top 5% of National exam.
TRANSFER: 2.50 GPA** and 40 credits
Stallion Elite: $13,500
FRESHMAN: SAT 1000* or ACT 21* or 3.00 GPA** or Noteworthy achievement documented by student and approved by scholarship committee such as ISWEEEP Honorable/Participation Recipient or Top 10% of National Exam.
TRANSFER: 2.20 GPA** and 30 credits
Texan Elite: $11,500
FRESHMAN: SAT 900* or ACT 18* or 2.70 GPA** or Recognizable achievement documented by student and approved by scholarship committee such as Top 25% of National Exam.
TRANSFER: 2.00 GPA** and 15 credits
*SAT Total Score (tests taken March 2016 or later); ACT Composite score.
**Cumulative GPA
Minimum of 15 transferable credits to be considered a transfer student. These credits should be earned after high school graduation.
Presidential: $5,000
FRESHMAN: SAT 1500* or ACT: 32* or Top 5%
TRANSFER: 3.50 GPA** and 60 credits
Trustee: $4,500
FRESHMAN: SAT 1300* or ACT: 27* or 4.00 GPA** or Q2/Top 50%
TRANSFER: 3.50 GPA** and 50 credits
Dean: $4,000
FRESHMAN: SAT 1100* or ACT: 24* or 3.40 GPA** or Q3/Top 75%
TRANSFER: 3.00 GPA** and 40 credits
Stallion: $3,500
FRESHMAN: SAT 1000* or ACT: 21* or 3.20 GPA** or Top 100
TRANSFER: 2.20 GPA** and 30 credits
Texan: $1,500
FRESHMAN: SAT M 400* or SAT R 400* or 2.70 GPA** or Top 200
TRANSFER: 2.20 GPA** and 15 credits
*SAT Reading and Math scores combined; ACT Composite score.
**Cumulative GPA
Presidential : $5,000
Criteria: SAT 1500 or 34 ACT or Remarkable Achievement achievement documented by student and approved by scholarship committee such as ISO Medallion Recipient OR International Transfer students with a 3.50 CTGPA & 60 credits
Trustee : $4,500
Criteria: SAT 1300 or 29 ACT or Exemplary Achievement documented by student and approved by scholarship committee such as ISWEEP Gold Recipient or INEPO Gold Recipient or Top 1% of National Exam OR International Transfer students with a 3.50 CTGPA & 50 credits
Dean : $4,000
Criteria: SAT 1100 or 24 ACT or Outstanding Achievement documented by student and approved by scholarship committeesuch as ISWEEP Silver/Bronze Recipient or INEPO Silver/Bronze Recipient or Top 5% of National exam OR International Transfer students with a 3.0 CTGPA & 40 credits
Stallion : $3,500
Criteria: SAT: SAT 1000 or 21 ACT or Noteworthy achievement documented by student and approved by scholarship committee such as ISWEEP Honorable/Participation Recipient or Top 10% of National Exam OR International Transfer students with a 2.20 CTGPA & 30 credits
Texan: $1,500
Criteria: SAT 900 or 18 ACT or Recognizable achievement documented by student and approved by scholarship committeesuch as Top 25% of National Exam OR International Transfer students with a 2.20 CTGPA & 15 credits
Scholarship Rubics are updated before each semester and are subject to change.
Exceptional Merit Scholarship
Exceptional Merit Scholarships are available to international students who qualify. Please speak to your admissions officer for details.
International Diversity Scholarships
North American University also offers a diversity scholarship to international students who are the first to enroll from their native country. Please speak to your admissions officer for details.
Renewal Criteria and Conditions
The NAU Scholarship Committee reviews current scholarship recipients each July to determine their level of scholarship based on previous years CGPA. Students with less than 24 attempted credits will NOT be reviewed.
US Resident Academic Achievement and Renewal Criteria
US Resident Main Scholarships
(main scholarship may go down 1 level if CGPA requirements are not met)
| Scholarship Name | Renewal CGPA | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship | 3.50 CGPA | $5,000 |
| Trustee Scholarship | 3.20 CGPA | $4,500 |
| Dean Scholarship | 2.90 CGPA | $4,000 |
| Stallion Scholarship | 2.60 CGPA | $3,500 |
| Texan Scholarship | 2.30 CGPA | $1,500 |
US Resident Academic Achievement Scholarships
Academic Achievement Scholarships are included in the initial qualifying scholarship. The Academic achievement scholarship award may change and will be replaced with the appropriate scholarship upon renewal.
| Academic Level | Renewal CGPA | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2.00 – 2.49 CGPA | $500 |
| 3 | 2.50 – 2.99 CGPA | $1,000 |
| 2 | 3.00 – 3.49 CGPA | $1,500 |
| 1 | 3.50 – 4.00 CGPA | $2,000 |
International Academic Achievement and Renewal Criteria
International Student Main Scholarship
(main scholarship may go down 1 level if CGPA requirements are not met)
| Scholarship Name | Renewal CGPA | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Presidential Honor Scholarship | 3.50 CGPA | $20,000 |
| International Trustee Honor Scholarship | 3.20 CGPA | $18,500 |
| International Dean Honor Scholarship | 2.90 CGPA | $14,000 |
| International Stallion Elite Scholarship | 2.60 CGPA | $13,500 |
| International Texan Elite Scholarship | 2.30 CGPA | $11,500 |
International Student Main Scholarship
(main scholarship may go down 1 level if CGPA requirements are not met)
| Scholarship Name | Renewal CGPA | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Presidential Scholarship | 3.50 CGPA | $5,000 |
| International Trustee Scholarship | 3.20 CGPA | $4,500 |
| International Dean Scholarship | 2.90 CGPA | $4,000 |
| International Stallion Scholarship | 2.60 CGPA | $3,500 |
| International Texan Scholarship | 2.30 CGPA | $1,500 |
International Student Additional Scholarship
Academic Achievement Scholarships are included in the initial qualifying scholarship. The Academic achievement scholarship award may change and will be replaced with the appropriate scholarship upon renewal.
| Academic Level | Renewal CGPA | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2.00 – 2.49 CGPA | $500 |
| 3 | 2.50 – 2.99 CGPA | $1,000 |
| 2 | 3.00 – 3.49 CGPA | $1,500 |
| 1 | 3.50 – 4.00 CGPA | $2,000 |
Additional Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Renewal CGPA | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DOMESTIC STUDENTS | ||
| President’s Recognition Award | 3.50 CGPA | $2,000 |
| Dean’s Recognition Award | 3.00 CGPA | $1,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | ||
| International Diversity | 2.00 CGPA | $2,500 |
| President Award Tier 1 | 3.50 CGPA | $4,000 |
| President Award Tier 2 | 3.50 CGPA | $5,000 |
| President Award Tier 3 | 3.50 CGPA | $7,000 |
| Dean Award Tier 1 | 3.00 CGPA | $2,000 |
| Dean Award Tier 2 | 3.00 CGPA | $3,000 |
| Scholarship Name | Renewal CGPA | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President’s Recognition Award | 3.50 CGPA | $2,000 |
| Dean’s Recognition Award | 3.00 CGPA | $1,000 |
| International Dean Honor Scholarship | 2.00 CGPA | $2,500 |
Recognition awards are awarded to scholarship recipients on their first academic year only at the discretion of the University Campus President, the Vice President for Administrative Affairs and the NAU Scholarship Committee.
International Diversity Scholarships are awarded to international scholarship recipients on their first academic year only at the discretion of the University Campus President, the Vice President for Administrative Affairs and the NAU Scholarship Committee.
CONDITIONS
- Scholarships may not be applicable for summer school and for part time students. If you do not maintain the required credit hours for the duration of the semester, the entire award may be canceled and you will be responsible to pay all tuition charges and late fees.
- The amount shall be applied directly against the recipient’s educational expenses at a rate of 50% for the fall semester and 50% for the spring semester.
- Recipients must be enrolled as a regular full-time student at NAU, taking and maintaining at least 12 credit hours each semester in the current academic year. This excludes their last semester (in preparation for graduation), in which scholarship amounts will be given on a pro-rated basis.
- The recipient shall maintain the highest standard of conduct on and off campus. Students facing disciplinary action and/or on probation may be asked to get approval from the NAU Scholarship Committee before the renewal of their scholarship.
- Students should inform the Financial Aid Office of their intent to leave NAU (temporarily or permanently) by the appropriate deadline for fall/winter of the next academic year to be considered for the following academic year.
- Students receiving financial aid are encouraged to see their Financial Aid and Academic Advisor during the fall and spring semesters each year to check their academic status and their satisfactory academic progress.
- Scholarship recipients must maintain at least a 2.0 CGPA and have attempted 24 credit hours each academic year in order to renew and receive even the lowest amount of institutional scholarship. If a student does not meet these requirements, they are subject to receiving no institutional scholarship. Scholarship reinstatement would be contingent on NAU Scholarship Committee approval.