NACA Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by National Association of Campus Activities

Overview

NACA Foundation administers a portfolio of undergraduate scholarships awarded annually to student leaders. Scholarship nominations are solicited each year, but individual awards are only made when a specific fund meets its established minimum balance. Most undergraduate scholarship applications open in August with a typical November deadline, though some deadlines vary by scholarship and region. High school students, including graduating seniors, are not eligible for these awards.

Description: The Foundation funds a mix of memorial, regional and national scholarships intended to support undergraduate student leadership development.

Eligibility: Awards are restricted to undergraduate students; check each scholarship for any additional regional or program-specific requirements.

Application Timeline: Typical application windows open in August and close in November, but candidates should confirm deadlines for each scholarship.

• Scholarships require nomination and sufficient fund balance to be awarded.
• Most awards target undergraduate student leaders; high school students are ineligible.
• Application periods commonly span August–November but can vary by scholarship.

Available Scholarships

The Foundation offers multiple named scholarships across all NACA regions, including national awards and region-specific funds. The portfolio includes memorial scholarships and awards targeted to student leaders in defined geographic regions. Awards are subject to the availability of each fund and any region-specific rules. Below is the current listing of scholarships and their associated regions.

Scope: Scholarships are distributed across all NACA regions; some apply nationally while others are limited to one or more regions.

• Alan Davis Scholarship (all regions)
• Harris Goldberg Memorial Scholarship (all regions)
• Markley Scholarship (NACA Central)
• Scholarship for Student Leaders (Northeast region, NACA Northeast)
• Joseph D. Giamapapa Scholarship for Student Leaders (Mid America & Mid Atlantic)
• Scholarship for Student Leaders (Central & Northern Plains, NACA Northern Plains & NACA Central)
• Scholarship for Student Leaders (Mid America & Central, NACA Mid America & NACA Central)
• Thomas E. Matthews Scholarship for Student Leaders (NACA Mid Atlantic)
• Silver Anniversary Scholarship for Student Leaders (all regions)
• NACA Mid Atlantic Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders (NACA Mid Atlantic)
• Northern Plains Scholarship for Student Leaders (NACA Northern Plains)
• South Student Leadership Scholarships (NACA South)
• Tese Caldarelli Memorial Scholarship (NACA Mid America & Mid Atlantic)
• Zagunis Student Leader Scholarship (NACA Mid America & Mid Atlantic)
• Lori Rhett Memorial Scholarship (NACA West)

• The list contains both national and region-specific awards.
• Award availability depends on each fund meeting its minimum balance.
• Confirm regional applicability before applying.

Application Instructions

All applications and supporting materials must be submitted electronically through the Foundation’s online scholarship application. Materials sent by mail, email, or fax will not be accepted and will be disregarded. Online submissions will be considered incomplete and not accepted unless all required supporting documents are attached at the time of submission. Transcripts and letters of support do not need to be officially sealed.

Submission Method: Only electronic submissions via the online scholarship application are accepted; paper, email, or fax submissions are not permitted.

Supporting Documents: Attach all required documents to the online application; incomplete submissions will be rejected. Transcripts and recommendation letters do not need to be sealed.

Regional Considerations: Many scholarships are region-specific; applicants should verify their regional affiliation using the NACA Regional Map.

• Submit everything through the online system; no alternate delivery methods are accepted.
• Ensure all supporting documents are attached before finalizing the online application.
• Verify your NACA region to confirm scholarship eligibility and deadlines.