Many adult learners pursue education while balancing work, family responsibilities, and the demands of daily life.
Even with online learning options, financial barriers can affect a student’s ability to stay enrolled and complete a degree.
The NAU Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to support National American University by raising and stewarding
private philanthropic support. The Foundation’s primary focus has been scholarships that help eligible NAU students
continue their education.
What the NAU Foundation Does
The Foundation supports NAU students by directing donor-funded scholarship support in alignment with established scholarship
criteria and University priorities. Over time, these priorities have included scholarship categories such as supporting new students,
students approaching graduation, academic excellence, emergency needs, and other student support priorities as identified by NAU.
Why Scholarship Support Matters
For many learners, the cost of education can be a key factor in how quickly they can progress through a program.
Scholarships can help reduce out-of-pocket expenses and support continued enrollment for eligible students.
Current Scholarship Information
Scholarship availability and criteria may change over time. The Foundation shares information about available opportunities
and how to apply when details are available.
- Approaching Graduation Scholarship:
Financial assistance for eligible students nearing completion of their degrees.
View scholarship details (PDF)
Ways to Give
Contributions to the NAU Foundation help support scholarship funding for eligible students. Donors can choose to give online
or explore additional giving options.
Donate Online
You will be redirected to PayPal to enter your donation amount securely.
Create a Named or Co-Branded Scholarship
Donors may have an interest in establishing a scholarship that honors an individual, family, or cause. The Foundation also
intends to expand opportunities for individuals, small businesses, and organizations that want to support adult learners
through named or co-branded scholarship options.
- Honor an individual or family:
Create a scholarship in recognition of a loved one, mentor, or family legacy. - Support a cause or area of impact:
Align a scholarship with a specific cause or student need, subject to Foundation guidelines and scholarship criteria. - Workforce and community impact:
The Foundation plans to build co-branded scholarship opportunities for professional practices, small businesses,
and corporate partners who want to support education and workforce readiness for adult learners.
Examples of how a named scholarship might be titled include:
- Example: Law Firm Name Paralegal Scholarship at NAU
- Example: Company Name Workforce Advancement Scholarship
- Example: Family Name Scholarship for Adult Learners
To learn more about creating a named or co-branded scholarship, contact
John Walker at
johnbwalker22@gmail.com.
Mail a Donation
You may also mail a contribution to:
NAU Foundation
PO Box 3732 RCSD 57709
Looking Ahead
As the NAU Foundation continues its rebuild and re-engagement efforts, the Foundation’s goals include strengthening outreach to
alumni, individual donors, small businesses, and organizations that value education and workforce development. Future initiatives
will be shared as they are developed and approved.