Elevate the College of Nursing
Arizona faces a projected shortage of 30,000 registered nurses, and nearly three million state residents lack access to primary care. At Northern Arizona University, we are answering this call while building a future where every student can turn ambition into achievement. The College of Nursing (CON) is filling a critical gap in the workforce by preparing students with the knowledge, clinical training, and cultural responsiveness to serve rural, tribal, and underserved communities in Arizona and beyond.
How You Can Make an Impact
There are many ways you can make an impact in the College of Nursing. Whether you choose to support scholarships, clinical placements, a new facility, or another area close to your heart, your investment will help shape the next generation of nurse leaders, educators, and practitioners.
A gift to the College of Nursing Fund for Excellence, the Dean’s discretionary account, is an investment in opportunity, innovation, and impact. This flexible fund empowers the Dean to respond quickly to emerging needs and seize unique opportunities that elevate the student experience. From providing emergency assistance to students, to funding groundbreaking research, to launching new programs, this fund ensures that resources are available where they will make the greatest difference, right when they are needed most. Your support gives the Dean the ability to dream big, act fast, and elevate the college’s mission in transformative ways.
Elevate Access for CON Students
Student Scholarships
Your gift to the Nursing Student Support Fund changes lives. Every student deserves access to an excellent education, but for many, cost is the greatest barrier. At NAU, 97% of students rely on financial aid. Your gift opens doors, removes obstacles, and gives students the freedom to focus on learning, growing, and achieving their dreams.
Student Emergency Fund
Many NAU students are balancing more than just coursework: they are veterans, parents, full-time employees, and first-generation college-goers. When unexpected financial hardships arise, these students often face the difficult choice between staying in school and stepping away. A gift to the Nursing Student Emergency Fund, an immediate-use fund, helps students overcome short-term challenges, like housing insecurity or medical bills, that can threaten their well-being and derail their academic progress. Your support helps ensure that temporary setbacks don’t become barriers to graduation.
Elevate the Next Generation
The College of Nursing prepares students to lead with compassion, clinical expertise, and a deep commitment to improving health outcomes across Arizona and beyond. Your generosity removes barriers and opens doors to meaningful opportunities at NAU and throughout their careers.
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Additional Support
If you don’t see the fund you’d like to support above, click here to see a list of all College of Nursing funds in the Fund Designation drop-down menu.
Thank you for making a difference for current and future CON students!
