THE W.A. FRANKE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Scholarship Descriptions
We are grateful to the donors who have chosen to make a difference in our students' lives. To follow is a brief description of each of our current scholarships.
Accounting Area Advisory Council
Awarded to accounting majors.
• GPA 3.0
Accounting Area Alumni Scholarship
Awarded to accounting majors.
Accounting Area Faculty
Awarded to one or more business students majoring in accounting.
Anaya & Company Ltd
Awarded to a junior or senior business major (not bails), U.S. citizen, Arizona resident who works a minimum of 20 hours per week and is involved in volunteer activities.
• GPA 3.60
Arizona CPA Foundation For Education & Research
Awarded to accounting majors who have excelled in their field.
Charles W. Baldwin Management
Established in honor of Charles W. Baldwin, a former NAU Administrator and The W. A. Franke College of Business faculty member. Students must be U.S. citizens and management majors.
• Business major status
• US citizen
• Renewable
Tom O. Bellwood Memorial
Given to a deserving business student on the basis of service to the University, potential for success, and leadership. The Bellwood Scholarship is given in memory of the late Dr. Tom O. Bellwood, former Dean of the College of Business Administration.
• Outstanding demonstrated service to NAU
• High potential for success
Frank Besnette
Awarded in honor of former College of Business dean and faculty member to
• Meritorious Arizona student with financial need.
Ralph M. & Mary E. Bilby Memorial
Given in memory of the late Ralph and Mary Bilby who made invaluable contributions to the University and to the College of Business Administration.
• 3.5 GPA
Mac Bosse CIS Scholarship
Established by Doris Patton in honor of Malcolm Bosse, a CIS professor in The W. A. Franke College of Business from 1966-1998.
• Awarded to one or more deserving CIS undergraduate students.
A. John Briel
From an NAU Foundation fund established in memory of the late A. John Briel, a member of the business faculty from 1947-1985. Awarded to one or more students who are U.S. citizens and who are eligible for business major status.
• Business major status
• Full time (12 credit hours)
• US citizen
• Renewable
Neil V. Christensen Memorial
This NAU Foundation memorial fund was established in memory of the late Neil V. Christensen, a Flagstaff attorney for many years. The annual award goes to a graduate of a-
• Flagstaff high school
• Completed at least 30 hours at NAU
• GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Business major
Tom & Judith Crimmins
Awarded to Winslow High graduate, full-time student, US citizen, to sophomore original year of award then renewable
Clifton Gunderson
Computer Information Systems Area Faculty
Awarded to one or more outstanding students majoring in computer information systems.
Dean’s Fund for Student International Travel
Established by Tracy and Craig Van Slyke to assist students in pursuing international educational experiences.
• Undergrad in the FCB
• Used to support student international travel
• In application, student must provide a supportive statement relating to how funds would be used for travel
Deloitte Scholarship
Awarded to accounting majors who have excelled in their field.
Michael S. Dishner Memorial Scholarship
Given in memory of the late Michael Dishner, a graduate of The W. A. Franke College of Business at NAU, to one or more outstanding accounting majors who have excelled in their field.
• GPA 3.2
• Fall distribution if December grad
• F/S if May grad
• US Citizen
• Senior year of award (Junior when selected)
Joseph F. And Corinne J. Dox
Awarded to an undergraduate student who was honorably discharged from military service or adversely affected by a family member’s military service (e.g., spouse or parent killed in military action).
• GPA 2.5
The Jack Dustman Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to declared management majors with an interest in Human Resources. The applicant must submit a recommendation from a faculty member. This scholarship is renewable.
Economics Area Faculty
Awarded to one or more business students majoring in economics.
Ernst & Young Scholarship
Awarded to an accounting major with at least a 3.0 GPA
Lorraine Ethington
A memorial scholarship to aid a nontraditional student, native-born U.S. citizen, working and supporting a family; based on academic effort; minimum GPA of 2.50.
• Non-traditional student (returning to school after not having attended)
• Full time student (12 credit hours)
• US born citizen
• Renewable
Federated Insurance
Awarded to a junior or senior with a 3.25 GPA in the business major, involvement/interest in business, finance, or risk management and insurance, evidence of extracurricular involvement (school, community, athletics, arts, etc.).
Finance Area Faculty
Awarded to one or more business students majoring in finance.
Financial Executives International
Awarded to finance and/or accounting student.
Larry And Barbara Gardner Remembrance
Awarded to accounting majors who have excelled in their field, in memory of the Gardners who contributed much to The W. A. Franke College of Business, NAU, and Flagstaff. The FCB Auditorium is named for the Gardners.
• GPA 3.0
• Senior (90+ credit hours completed)
• 1 scholarship (not to be split)
Patrick D. Geddes
Awarded to graduate of Bourgade or other Phoenix Catholic high school, sophomore year of initial award, renewable, full-time student.
• 3.0 GPA
Goodrich Corporation
Awarded to a CIS major in their junior year of initial award, renewable, student taking SAP curriculum.
Marie Hachtel
Awarded to junior, senior or graduate business student. Renewable.
HintonBurfick, PLLC, Accounting Scholarship
Established by HintonBurdick, a regional accounting firm with an office in Flagstaff, Arizona and other offices located in Utah and Nevada.
• Student enrolled in FCB as full time junior or senior
• GPA 3.0
• Preference given to student from northern Arizona
Lillian Hall
Awarded to an outstanding accounting major in honor of Lillian Hall who was Coconino County Treasurer for many years and who continues to be an active member of the Flagstaff community.
• 5th year accounting student (MBA ok)
The Halstead Foundation
Awarded to multiple business majors who demonstrate financial need by working or actively seeking work.
• GPA 3.0
Heinfeld Meech & Company
Accounting major, rising junior, full-time student, US citizen, AZ resident.
• GPA 3.0
Hunter Hagan & Company
Awarded to an accounting student entering 4th or 5th year with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Paula and Julianne Jacobs MBA Scholarship
Established by Robert, Paula, and Julianne Jacobs to provide a student with the opportunity to obtain an MBA.
• Full time grad student in MBA program
• Financial need shall not be a consideration for selection
• US citizen
• Funds will be used for tuition and/or textbooks
Paula and Julianne Jacobs Marketing Scholarship
Established by Robert, Paula, and Julianne Jacobs to provide a student with the opportunity to obtain marketing degree from NAU.
• Marketing major
• GPA 3.5
• Full time undergraduate junior or senior
• Financial need shall not be a consideration for selection
• US citizen
• Funds will be used for tuition and/or textbooks
Edward and Pearl Jeszka
Established by alumna Theresa Jeszka Drew as an honor and tribute to her parents, to provide an enduring scholarship for accounting students.
• Demonstrate leadership through involvement in campus activities
• GPA 3.0
KPMG LLP Scholarship
Awarded to an accounting major who has excelled in the field.
Eleanor & Diedrich Knubel Memorial
Established by alumnus Tom Knubel in honor of his parents. Awarded to two business students who qualify for Disability Student Services.
• Renewable
Knutson/Umland
Awarded to a junior in accountancy or finance with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2. Preference given to students with an interest in international business, then members of NAU student service organizations
Kraetz Family Scholarship
Established by Marie Kraetz to honor the memory of her son, James E Kraetz, a former NAU College of Business student, dedicated to earning his undergraduate degree and committed to his future career goals.
• Enrolled as an undergraduate student in the FCB
• Demonstrate serious commitment to completing their undergraduate education as well as establishing goals for a successful career
• Demonstrate financial need
Sam Litzler
Awarded to a business student with financial need.
• GPA 2.5
Lohman Company, Pllc
Awarded to an accounting junior or senior with a 3.25 minimum GPA.
Lorents Family Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students with an interest in information systems.
Mark & Roberta Malinski
Awarded to a US citizen who is a full-time student.
Management Area Faculty
Awarded to one or more outstanding students majoring in management.
Marketing Area Faculty
Awarded to one or more outstanding students majoring in marketing.
McCord Scholars
Awarded to students entering junior or senior year, AZ resident, renewable, maintain 3.6 GPA.
McGladrey Scholarship
Awarded to an accounting major going into 5th year of study (in pursuit of 150 hours) who is interested in a public accounting career.
Mitchem Family
Established by Dennis E. Mitchem, whose dedication to higher education is exemplified in his work for NAU, and his philanthropy, volunteerism, and political causes.
• Preference given to an accounting honors students
• GPA 3.5
O’Bannon Anaya & Company, Ltd. Business
Awarded to a full-time student who is a U.S. citizen and a junior or senior in the year of the award, who works at least 20-hours per week, and participates in volunteer activity. Established by Kristine Anaya (’97).
• GPA 3.6
Dorris Patton MBA Scholarship
Established by the FCB MBA program. Doris was the MBA Program Coordinator for eight years and her contributions to the success of the program and the placement of the graduates are unsurpassed.
• To support an MBA student (full or part time)
Laverne R. Pitcher Memorial
A memorial fund established in memory of the late Laverne Pitcher, a former Vice President at NAU.
Regier Carr Monroe
Established by Regier Carr & Monroe, LLP to support the educational aspirations of students from Pima County, in pursuit of a career in the field of accounting.
• Pima County resident
• GPA 2.8
John Ricca Memorial
Established by John and Elizabeth White in memory of their friend, John Ricca (’38 Education; ’64 Honorary), who was a distinguished alumnus of the College of Business. Awarded to deserving business students.
Emily and Mike Santellanes Family
Established by Emily and Mike (’60) Santellanes, long-time supporters of NAU. Emily and Mike’s two daughters, Linda (’83) and Nina (’84), also graduated from NAU.
• GPA 3.0
Joseph P. & Teresa C. Schneider
Awarded to a student active in at least one service organization; preference for overcoming adversity.
• GPA 2.5
Sherri Craddock Slayton
Established by Sherri Slayton (’85). Awarded to a graduate of a Flagstaff high school, who demonstrates financial need and maintains a part-time job while attending NAU.
Wilma Stricklin
Established by NAU alumni in honor of Dr. Wilma Stricklin who taught at the College of Business from 1967–1976. Awarded to a freshman or sophomore management major (to be awarded following year) who has exhibited academic excellence.
• GPA 3.0
Student Worker
Awarded to an FCB student worker.
• GPA 2.0
Eugene L. Thomas
A memorial fund in memory of the late Eugene Thomas who was an enthusiastic advocate of higher education and business students. Awarded to Arizona business students, based on academic scholarship.
• GPA 3.0
James Toyota Wrestling for Education
Established by James Toyota (’88). Awarded to a full-time student who was a varsity wrestler in a Tucson or other Arizona high school.
• GPA 3.0
United Indian Traders
Awarded to business majors who are high school graduates from the Four Corners area, interested in entrepreneurship; based on financial need and academic excellence.
• Full time student (12 credits)
• Junior or senior year of award
Robert H. Williams Family
Established by the Robert H. Williams family. Robert H. Williams is retired after 32 years as a marketing professor in FCB. Awarded to an Arizona resident who is a marketing major and has demonstrated leadership or participation in volunteer service.
• GPA 2.75
• US Citizen
• Arizona resident
• At least 42 hours completed
• Leadership or participation in volunteer service will be considered
Cheryl S. Wilson
Established by Cheryl S. Wilson (’69). Awarded to an accounting major in 5th year of study (in pursuit of 150 hours) who has exhibited academic excellence and financial need.
• GPA 3.25
