These scholarships also allow the athletic department to provide scholarship support to help deserving athletes complete college education. These funds provide needed support for outstanding and deserving graduate and post-graduate students. Funds may either be endowed or given in direct annual contributions. Gifts may be directed to students by the Graduate College or through individual colleges, schools, and departments. These scholarships provide opportunity for students who might otherwise be unable to attend Northern Arizona University.
Funds help defray the costs of tuition, books, and living expenses.
Donors have a wide latitude in establishing the criteria for the award, as long as these criteria are consistent with University policy. Such gifts are particularly attractive as they enrich the experience of many students, faculty, and campus visitors. Donors are encouraged to work closely with the University staff and adminstrators in exploring their interests to assure long-term application and benefit of these activities. Facilities Naming Naming opportunities for new and existing buildings and facilities are available upon approval of the University president. These gifts must represent a substantial portion of the replacement cost of the facility.