Student Life

Each semester Northern Arizona University gives the Gold Axe Award to seniors who have made outstanding contributions to the university in the areas of academic performance, service, and activities. These awards will be presented at a senior awards banquet.

Eligibility

You must be a senior and have completed 90 credit hours.

Deadline

Apply for the award in the final semester before you graduate (exceptions can be made for seniors who are away from campus during their final semester).

The deadline for spring 2013 is Friday, March 1, 2013 at 5 pm.

Apply

Submit an application by e-mail to rick.brandel@nau.edu. You can also stop by the Office of Student Life, University Union room 105 for a paper copy of the application.

For more information on this award, see the Gold Axe application.

Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities is a nation-wide award program that recognizes student leaders based on their academic record and involvement in extracurricular activities. 

Eligibility

Juniors, seniors, graduate students, and a limited number of sophomores are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Deadline

Applications are due no later than 5 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013.

Apply

Submit an application via email to student.life@nau.edu or in person at the Office of Student Life, Box 6015, University Union room 105.

For more information on this award, see the Who’s Who application.

This leadership award seeks to recognize the best example of leadership activity by an individual student during the current academic year. This award highlights activities that enhance student leadership skills and provides opportunities to connect academic learning with hands-on leadership.

Eligibility

The selected student must have a grade point average of 2.5 or above, be a full-time student, and be a citizen of the United States. Additionally, the recipient must be a continuing student who will be enrolled in classes for fall of 2013.

Deadline

Applications are due no later than 5 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013.

Apply

The Rodney Mather Award is named for Rodney A. Mather, an active and involved student. In his memory, his parents established an award and memorial fund which honors outstanding civic or university service projects by a registered student organization.

Eligibility

The award committee looks for an organization that has full member participation and sponsors community service that impacts the university and the surrounding community. 

Deadline

Applications for 2012-2013 are due no later than 5 pm on Friday, May 10, 2013.

Apply

Submit an application at the Office of Student Life, Box 6015, University Union room 105.

Projects that are class-related or by academic organizations are not eligible for the Rodney Mather Award. If this is your case, you can apply for the Service Learning Award.

For more information on this award, see the Rodney Mather Award application.

The Service Learning Award honors outstanding programs that extend students' academic experience through meaningful community service activities.

Eligibility

Any registered student organization or academic course or program is eligible to receive the award.

Deadline

Applications for 2012-2013 are due no later than 5 pm on Friday, May 10, 2013.

Apply

Submit an application to the Office of Student Life, Box 6015, University Union room 105.

For more information, see the Service Learning Award application.