NACA Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by National Association of Campus Activities
Program Overview
The NACA Foundation administers a portfolio of undergraduate scholarships funded by a mix of regional and national endowments. Scholarships are awarded annually when specific scholarship funds exceed the minimum balance required for distribution. Nominations are solicited each year and application windows and deadlines can vary by award. Applicants and campus advisors should confirm regional eligibility and deadlines before applying.
Description: A centralized scholarship program that supports undergraduate student leaders across multiple NACA regions through named and region-specific awards.
Eligibility: Awards are intended for undergraduate students; individual scholarships may be limited to specific NACA regions.
Application Timeline: Applications typically open in August and are frequently due in November, though individual deadlines may differ by scholarship.
Award Value: Award amounts vary by scholarship and range from $500 to $5,000.
- Annual program with region-specific and national awards
- Awards issued only when funds meet designated minimums
- Applicants must verify regional eligibility and exact deadlines
Available Scholarships
The Foundation offers multiple named scholarships distributed across NACA regions, with several awards reserved for student leaders. Most scholarships provide $500 awards; a few offer multiple awards or larger sums. The Alan Davis Scholarship is the largest single award listed. Refer to each scholarship’s regional designation to determine eligibility.
Description: A combination of regional and all-region scholarships honoring donors and student leaders, awarded annually when funds permit.
Award Value:
- Alan Davis Scholarship (all regions) - $5,000 scholarship
- Markley Scholarship (NACA Central) - Up to two $500 scholarships
- Lori Rhett Memorial Scholarship (NACA West) - $500 scholarship
- Scholarship for Student Leaders in Northeast region (NACA Northeast) - $500 scholarship
- Joseph D. Giamapapa Scholarship for Student Leaders in Mid America & Mid Atlantic regions (NACA Mid America & Mid Atlantic) - $500 scholarship
- Scholarship for Student Leaders in the Central & Northern Plains regions (NACA Northern Plains & NACA Central) - $500 scholarship
- Scholarship for Student Leaders in the Mid America & Central regions (NACA Mid America & NACA Central) - $500 scholarship
- NACA Mid Atlantic Region Thomas E. Matthews Scholarship for Student Leaders (NACA Mid Atlantic) - $500 scholarship
- Silver Anniversary Scholarship for Student Leaders (all regions) - $500 scholarship
- NACA Mid Atlantic Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders (NACA Mid Atlantic) - Up to two $500 scholarships
- Northern Plains Scholarship for Student Leaders (NACA Northern Plains) - $500 scholarship
- South Student Leadership Scholarships (NACA South) - Up to four $500 scholarships
- Tese Caldarelli Memorial Scholarship (NACA Mid America & Mid Atlantic) - $500 scholarship
- Zagunis Student Leader Scholarship (NACA Mid America & Mid Atlantic) - $500 scholarship
Eligibility: Many scholarships are region-specific; applicants should confirm their NACA region before applying.
- Most awards are $500; one major $5,000 award is available
- Some scholarships offer multiple awards per year
- Regional designations determine applicant eligibility
Application Instructions
All applications and supporting documents must be submitted electronically through the Foundation’s online scholarship application portal. Paper, emailed, or faxed materials will not be accepted and will be disregarded. Online submissions are only complete when all required supporting documents are attached; transcripts and letters of support do not need to be officially sealed. High school students, including graduating seniors, are not eligible for these scholarships.
Description: A strict electronic-only submission process ensures consistent review of applications and supporting documentation.
Eligibility: Only undergraduate students are eligible; high school students are explicitly excluded.
Application Timeline: While many scholarships follow the August–November cycle, individual deadlines can vary and should be verified on the application portal.
- Submit applications and all supporting documents via the online portal only
- Materials sent by mail, email, or fax will be disregarded
- Transcripts and letters do not require official seals
- Confirm regional eligibility and exact deadlines before applying