Elizabeth S. Schade Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a student (primarily Native American students or other minority students whenever possible) in the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Program, who has interest in and shows promise for a career in nonprofit leadership and management, with expenses associated with pursuing his/her degree.

Award: A tuition reimbursement scholarship dependent upon annual ASU Foundation earnings and eligible payout amount. The award is made possible due to the generosity of Dr. Thomas Schade, former Associate Dean of the College of Programs, and his mother (now deceased), Elizabeth S. Schade.

Criteria: Student selected must:

  1. Be enrolled in classes as a full-time ASU student, in good standing (application on file), throughout the duration of the scholarship.
  2. Be actively working toward fulfillment of Nonprofit Leadership Alliance certification (Certified Nonprofit Professional).
  3. Demonstrate promise for a career in nonprofit leadership and management, particularly with organizations that serve diverse constituencies.
  4. Have the respect of their professors.

Selection: In accordance with the wishes of the donor, the selection of the student recipient of this scholarship is made by a scholarship committee consisting of faculty, alumni and community members. Nominations of qualifying students may be made by faculty/staff of the program.

Deadline: All applications are due March 15, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. 

Application