Fall 2016-Spring 2017 Scholarship Application
Thank you for applying for the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Programs scholarships! Applications for the four scholarships listed directly
below are being accepted until April 15th. If you wish to be considered for more than one
scholarship, please check the appropriate boxes on this form. Applications are due April 15,
2016 in the Environmental Programs office: Chemistry, Bldg. 20, Room 124.
For which award/s are you applying? See the award descriptions below.
______ Environmental Fund for a Sustainable Future Scholarship
______ Lisa Marie Jones Memorial Scholarship
______ Bill Morrall Conservation Scholarship (finalists will need to complete an
additional application to compete for this award)
Name _____________________________________________________________________________
Major _____________________________________________________________________________
Year in School ______________________________________________ GPA __________________
According to university records are you an Arizona resident?
Yes
No
Please attach the following two items to this application:
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A one-page description of your primary interests within the realm of environmental
science / studies. Be sure to include specific elements of the scholarships that you are
applying for (Environmental Fund for a Sustainable Future, Lisa Marie Jones Memorial,
or the Bill Morrall Conservation Scholarship).
A half-page description of how you would use these funds.
Unofficial Transcripts from all undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) institutions.
Please provide the name and contact information for an NAU faculty member (not a Graduate
Teaching Assistant) who has agreed to support your application.
Faculty Member Name ________________________________________________________
Email Address _________________________________________ Phone 928/523 -______
The following scholarships are available to Northern Arizona University undergraduates
pursuing degrees in Environmental Science or Environmental & Sustainability Studies (majors
or minors).
Environmental Fund for a Sustainable Future Scholarship
Amount of award varies - Approximately $1,500 per semester
The Environmental Fund for a Sustainable Future Scholarship provides funding for junior and
senior Environmental Sciences or Studies majors currently enrolled full-time and in good
standing with NAU. Selection for this award is based on the following criteria:
 Clear, demonstrated activism or research outside the classroom in environmental
preservation, protection, and restoration
 Potential to make significant contributions to environmental sciences and/or politics
 Financial need
 Academic performance
 Interest in and contributions to northern Arizona environmental issues
Lisa Marie Jones Memorial Scholarship
Amount of Award Varies: Approximately $500 per semester
The Lisa Marie Jones Memorial Scholarship provides funding for junior and senior
Environmental Sciences or Studies majors currently enrolled full-time and in good standing
with NAU. Selection for this award is based on the following criteria:
 GPA of 2.5 or above
 Arizona Resident
 Documented financial need
Bill Morrall Conservation Scholarship
Amount of Award Varies: Approximately $500 per semester (requires unique application and reference
forms)
The Bill Morrall Conservation Scholarship was established in 1983 by the Arizona Wildlife
Federation to honor the memory of Bill Morrall. Bill was actively involved in the work of the
foundationand conservation issues important to Northern Arizona. Past recipients may apply.
Selection for this award is based on the following criteria:
 U.S. citizen
 Undergraduate or graduate
 Enrolled in conservation related studies.
Other opportunities:
 Dr. Rod Parnell is the NAU representative for the Morris K. Udall Scholarship, a highly
competitive national scholarship. For more information, go to www.udall.gov.
 The Morey-Vaughn Award is offered through the Department of Politics and
International Affairs and will support one student traveling to Washington DC and
serving in an internship program. For more information, go to
http://nau.edu/SBS/Politics/Student-Resources/Scholarships-Awards/