College Preparatory, Undergraduate, Post-Baccalaureate, and Graduate
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College Preparatory
Northern Arizona University’s BRIDGE Program
A partnership between Coconino Community College (CCC) and Northern Arizona University (NAU), and it is designed to develop a diverse pool of research-oriented undergraduates who bridge from CCC and complete bachelor’s degrees in STEM fields at NAU.
Northern Arizona University’s Nizhoni Academy
A pre-college enrichment program designed to prepare Native American High School students to become successful college students. The program is comprised of an annual four-six week academic and residential program held on the campus of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Nizhoni emphasizes rigorous STEM academic instruction, a clear understanding of the demands of college studies, and high academic competency and study skills necessary to be successful student in post-secondary education.
Post-Baccalaureate Resources
NAU RaMP
The Research and Mentoring for Post-baccalaureates (RaMP) program at Northern Arizona University (NAU) seeks to advance Indigenous perspectives to address climate vulnerability in the Southwest through research training for and by diverse communities. The RaMP program is an intensive year-long research experience designed to train and connect recent college graduates, particularly Indigenous and Latinx participants, with research careers supporting improved ecosystem health within their own communities. Northern Arizona University’s program is funded by the National Science Foundation’s Research and Mentoring for Post-baccalaureates in Biological Sciences. RaMP scholars will work closely with mentors to design and implement research projects focused on helping to mitigate or prevent the damaging effects of climate change on southwestern landscapes. Our long-term goal is to help you be part of a diverse and skilled workforce capable of responding to our unique regional challenges in climate and resources. Research projects will be co-produced by science faculty, Indigenous leaders, land managers, and fellows. This program aims to prepare participants for jobs or additional graduate education in these areas.
Undergraduate Resources
NAU Department Scholarships
Several colleges and departments at Northern Arizona University offer scholarships to qualified students pursuing a particular field of study.
NAU LSAMP
All program services and activities are intended to bolster the academic performance, persistence, graduation rates, and graduate school acceptance of underrepresented minority STEM students. Benefits include: Academic support and personalized advisement, earlier enrollment dates, career exploration and lab tours, professional guidance to set and achieve goals, assistance with financial aid and scholarships, undergraduate research and internships, and graduate school preparation.
Honors Native American Research Program
Designed to support an enhanced educational experience through the chance to participate in a guided summer research while living on campus. Includes the cost of tuition for 3 credits of independent research with a faculty mentor, a single room in the Honors Residential Hall, a meal plan, and regular activities and guidance with their research cohort, peer mentor, plus other members of tribal, local, and campus communities.
The Nature Conservancy - Native American Tribes Upholding Restoration and Education
The program is an immersive, 7-week summer program designed to support the next generation of Indigenous leaders from the Four Corners Region with essential skills to work in the fields of natural resource science, land management, and conservation. Each week the students participated in instructional activities with our USU-Blanding partner which was followed by a weekly visit to the CRC to conduct field studies with experts from across the region. Presentations covered a variety of topics such as plant and soil studies of the Canyon Country region, innovations in animal science to adapt to a changing climate, Indigenous food systems and food sovereignty across the Four Corners region, riparian and watershed restoration, sustainable agricultural management, and climate change impacts on rangelands.
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
ITEP was created to act as a catalyst among tribal governments, research and technical resources at Northern Arizona University (NAU), various federal, state and local governments, and the private sector, in support of environmental protection of Native American natural resources
Miss the reservation?
Get involved with the Native American Cultural Center and their indigenous-led clubs; Council of Indigenous Ambassadors, Indigenous Arts Society, Rodeo Club, and the Indigenous Student Success peer mentors!
Graduate Resources
NAU MITSI Graduate Fellowship Program
The goal of the MITSI MS Fellowship is to facilitate success for students by providing funding, structure, support through, culturally responsive programming and mentoring, guided coursework and cohort building. MITSI Fellows will have mentorship teams including: Program and research mentors, peers and family members. We will work closely with each fellow to facilitate their growth as a scientist. Coursework will be led by Drs. Antoninka and Propper, with major goals being success in graduate studies and research, developing scientific identities, and preparing for next steps, including PhD programs and careers.
Department of Energy - GEM Graduate (MS/PhD) Fellowship
Cobell Graduate Fellowship
