Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans


National Association for Campus Activities

13 Harbison Way
Columbia, SC 29212-3401
URL: http://www.naca.org

Tess Caldarelli Memorial Scholarship
Barry Drake Professional Development Scholarship
Markley Scholarship
Multicultural Scholarship Program
NACA East Coast Associate Member Professional Development Scholarship
National Association for Campus Activities East Coast Graduate Student Scholarship
National Association for Campus Activities East Coast Higher Education Research Scholarship
National Association for Campus Activities East Coast Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders
National Association for Campus Activities Foundation Graduate Scholarships
National Association for Campus Activities Regional Council Student Leader Scholarships
National Association for Campus Activities Southeast Region Student Leadership Scholarship
National Association for Campus Activities WI Region Student Leadership Scholarship
Lori Rhett Memorial Scholarship
Ross-Fahey Scholarships
Scholarships for Student Leaders
Zagunas Student Leaders Scholarship

Tess Caldarelli Memorial Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship available to undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must demonstrate significant leadership skills and hold a significant position on campus. Must attend school in the NACA Great Lakes Region. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 11/1.

Barry Drake Professional Development Scholarship

(Postgraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship given to NACA associate members for professional development activities, which may include, but are not limited to, conferences, workshops, seminars, or payment of costs related to the pursuit of a certificate or degree. Given to individuals, not firms or organizations, and intended for individual use. Focus: Campus Activities Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $300. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $300. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 8/1.

Markley Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship is to recognize and honor involved students who have made significant contributions to the Central region. Must be classified as a junior, senior, or graduate student at a four-year school located in the former NACA South Central region, or a sophomore in the former NACA South Central region. Must have minimum 2.5 GPA. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form; resume. Deadline: 9/27.

Multicultural Scholarship Program

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships will be given to applicants identified as African-American, Latina/Latino, Native-American, Asian-American or Pacific Islander ethnic minorities. A letter of recommendation affirming his/her ethnic minority status, his/her financial need, and that he/she will be in the campus activity field at least one year following the program for which a scholarship is being sought, should accompany applications. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; African American; Hispanic. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 5/1.

NACA East Coast Associate Member Professional Development Scholarship

(Postgraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship given to NACA associate members for professional development activities, which may include, but are not limited to, conferences, workshops, seminars, or payment of costs related to the pursuit of a certificate or degree. Focus: Campus Activities Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $300. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $300. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 8/1.

National Association for Campus Activities East Coast Graduate Student Scholarship

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships will be given to graduate students in student personnel services or a related area. Must provide proof of acceptance into an accredited graduate school within the NACA East Coast Region. Applicants must demonstrate experience and involvement in campus activities and be committed to pursuing a career as a campus activities professional. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 5/30.

National Association for Campus Activities East Coast Higher Education Research Scholarship

(Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships will be given to students showing that their research will add to the college student personnel knowledge base, particularly campus activities, or address issues challenging student affairs practitioners or higher education as they relate to campus activities. A statement of the problem, purpose of project, plan, timeline to address the question, anticipated results, and statement of the project's anticipated contribution to the profession must accompany the application. Must be enrolled in a college/university in the NACA East Coast Region. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s); research proposal. Deadline: 6/15.

National Association for Campus Activities East Coast Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students who are in good standing at the time of the application and during the academic term in which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate leadership skills and abilities while holding a significant leadership position on campus or in community, and have made significant contributions via volunteer involvement. Eligible students must be attending a college or university within the NACA East Coast Region. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $300. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $600. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 3/31.

National Association for Campus Activities Foundation Graduate Scholarships

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships will be given to graduates of a four-year college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.5 matriculating into a master's or doctoral degree program in student personnel services or a related area. Must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited graduate school and demonstrate experience and involvement in campus activities and be committed to pursuing a career as a campus activities professional. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $300. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $900. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 5/30.

National Association for Campus Activities Regional Council Student Leader Scholarships

(Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships will be given to undergraduate students in good standing at the time of the application and during the academic term in which the scholarship is awarded. Must demonstrate significant leadership skill and ability while holding a significant leadership position on campus. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 7. Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $300. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 7 scholarship(s), totalling $2,100. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 5/1.

National Association for Campus Activities Southeast Region Student Leadership Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships will be given to full-time undergraduate students in good standing at the time of the application and during the academic term in which the scholarship is awarded. Must demonstrate significant leadership skill and ability while holding a significant leadership position on campus. Applicants must have made contributions via volunteer involvement, either on or off campus. Must be enrolled in a college/university in the NACA Southeast Region. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $300. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $900. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 3/31.

National Association for Campus Activities WI Region Student Leadership Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in good standing and enrolled in the equivalent of at least six academic credits at the time of the application and during the academic term in which the scholarship is awarded. Must be currently enrolled in or received a degree from a college or university within the NACA Wisconsin Region or Michigan (area code 906) and demonstrated leadership skill and significant service to their campus community. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $300. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $300. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 1/15.

Lori Rhett Memorial Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships will be given to undergraduate or graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better at the time of the application and during the academic term in which the scholarship is awarded. Must demonstrate significant leadership skill and ability while holding a significant leadership position on campus. Applicants must have made contributions via volunteer involvement, either on or off campus. Must be enrolled in college/ university in the NACA Pacific Northwest Region. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $300. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $300. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 6/30.

Ross-Fahey Scholarships

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships will be given to graduate student leaders enrolled and new professionals employed in colleges and universities in the former NACA New England Region. Must demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities and make significant contributions via volunteer involvement, either on or off campus. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 10/1.

Scholarships for Student Leaders

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students in good standing at the time of the application and who, during the academic term in which the scholarship is awarded, hold a significant leadership position on their campus. Must make significant contributions to their campus communities and demonstrate leadership skills and abilities. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a description of the applicant's leadership activities, skills, and abilities. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 6. Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $300. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 6 scholarship(s), totalling $1,800. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 11/1.

Zagunas Student Leaders Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate or graduate students maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better at the time of the application and during the academic term in which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants should demonstrate leadership skills and abilities while holding a significant leadership position on campus. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a description of the applicant's leadership activities, skills, abilities and accomplishments. Must be enrolled in a college/university in the NACA Great Lakes Region. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $300. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $300. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 11/1.

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