International Excellence Award | Scholarships

Overview

The International Excellence Award at Northern Arizona University offers a merit-based tuition waiver designed to support high-achieving, underrepresented international students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. This award aims to make education more accessible for first-time international students admitted directly to NAU's Flagstaff campus.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a first-time, full-time, F-1 visa international student seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Must be paying full out-of-state tuition using personal or family funds.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application consideration.
Award decisions are based on information provided during the admission application and may be revised after reviewing final official transcripts.

Award Details

The award is a tuition waiver, not a cash scholarship.
The amount of the award varies depending on the applicant’s qualifications.
Awards are highly competitive; meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee receiving the award.
Additional factors beyond GPA and eligibility may influence the selection process.

Important Notes

This scholarship is available only to students admitted directly into a degree program on NAU’s Flagstaff campus.
It applies exclusively to tuition fees and cannot be converted into cash or other forms of financial aid.

If you are an international student aiming to study at Northern Arizona University and meet the eligibility requirements, consider applying to benefit from this prestigious tuition waiver. Check your eligibility carefully and prepare your application to highlight your academic achievements and potential.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Integrated Masters
Master's Degree
Top-up Degree