NAJA Graduate Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc.
About the Program
Program Overview: Founded in 1962, the NAJA Scholarship Program is the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries’ designated National Service Project and its longest-running project. Since its launch, the Graduate Scholarship Program has awarded more than 627 scholarships, totaling $1,640,468, for graduate studies focused on the special needs of children and youth. Established in 1995, the Betty W. Robbins Endowed Scholarship honors Betty Robbins of Ruston, Louisiana, who served as NAJA Region V Director, First Vice-President, and President in 1992–93. The program is supported by contributions from the National Association, Junior Auxiliary Chapters, the Robbins family, and individuals and groups making memorial and honorary gifts.
- The program supports graduate studies addressing the needs of children and youth.
- The Betty W. Robbins Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of a former NAJA president.
- More than $1.64 million has been awarded through the Graduate Scholarship Program.
Applicant Qualifications
Eligibility: Applicants must work, or plan to work, directly with children and pursue graduate-level study for one year in a field addressing the special needs of children and youth. Eligible fields include counseling, psychology, mental health, special education, speech pathology, and related areas; graduate study in administration or general education is not eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents of a state with a Junior Auxiliary Chapter, and plan to attend a U.S. college or university on a full-time or part-time basis.
- Eligible states are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.
- Study must focus on children’s special needs; administration and general education are excluded.
- Both full-time and part-time study at a U.S. college or university are permitted.
Application Process
Application Timeline: Application and re-application forms are available online from September 1 through February 1. Applicants are responsible for completing the online application and submitting all supporting documents by February 1. Scholarship recipients are announced in April.
- Applications and supporting documents are due February 1.
- Scholarship announcements are made in April.