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Scholarship opportunities

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NAMU scholarships (Hultsman, Hotel Valley Ho, Hylle, and Yoshioka) are available for New American University Scholars who meet the specific scholarship criteria listed. If you are eligible, you do not need to apply for these scholarships.

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ASU also offers many other scholarships here: https://scholarships.asu.edu.

Students may submit more than one scholarship application but must complete a separate application for each, tailored to scholarship criteria. The selection will be made by the School's Scholarship Committee. The tuition reimbursement scholarship may be utilized during the academic semester following the award.

Available for Spring Semester 2025

Gerald Yeager Endowed Scholarship - Community Catalyst Award

Parks and recreation/rec therapy major
Minimum 2.5 GPA
This award is given to students who have a passion for a cause and have contributed to transformational change by integrating interdisciplinary perspectives.

Available for Fall 2025 Semester

Dr. Mark and Mrs. Judy Searle Graduate Scholarship

Must demonstrate promise for youth and community services profession
PhD in Community Resouces and Development

Yoshioka / Hossbach Family Maroon and Gold Leaders Scholarship

Nonprofit Leadership and Management major
Demonstrate community involvement and leadership
Financial need (FAFSA on file)

Gerald Yeager Endowed Scholarship - Community Engagement Award

Parks and recreation/rec therapy major
Minimum 2.5 GPA
This award is given to students demonstrating engagement by planning and implementing a program or event that promotes community engagement or service to others.

Wendy Hultsman New American University Scholarship

Must have completed PRM 145
Must be Special Events Certificate Student
Demonstrate promise for a professional career in the special events field
Minimum 3.0 GPA

The Phoenician Scholarship

Students must major in tourism
- Preferably Hotel & Resort Leadership concentration
Demonstrate promise for a professional career in hospitality
Minimum 3.0 GPA

Glenn Cheatham Memorial Scholarship

Must demonstrate promise for youth and community services profession
Recreation/Recreation Therapy/Nonprofit major
Minimum 3.25 GPA

Randy Virden Scholarship

Student must major in Parks and Recreation management
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Demonstrate promise for a professional career in Parks and Recreation Management
Recommended by former or current CRD professor
Junior or senior with ASU GPA

Rita M. Hylle New American University Scholarship

Nonprofit Leadership and Management major
Be a resident of the state of Arizona
Financial need (FAFSA on file)

Available for Spring 2026 Semester