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First Scholars Program

Email:
firstgen​@nau.edu
Call:
928-523-6980

First Scholars program

Unlocking the door to success for first-generation college students

The First Scholars program aims to provide comprehensive support to first-generation college students, helping them achieve academic success, graduate, and live fulfilling lives. With a four-year commitment, the program offers a range of academic and social activities from freshman to senior year. In addition, students are supported financially with a $2,000 scholarship.

First Scholars is exclusively available to full-time Arizona first-year students who are attending college for the first time and whose parent(s) or guardian(s) have not earned a bachelor’s degree. Please note that First Scholars is currently not accepting applications from current students at NAU.

Support services and resources for students

First-Scholars provides these services and resources for students:

  • A $2,000 scholarship per academic year
  • A four-year commitment from freshman through senior year
  • Academic and social programming
  • Peer and professional staff mentoring
  • Service and volunteer opportunities
  • Access to free tutoring and counseling services

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First-Generation Programs
Location
Room 105 Building 30
University Union
1050 S. Knoles Dr.
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Mailing Address
PO Box 6035
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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