The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc. (NAJA) was established in 1941 with the purpose of uniting members "to render charitable services which are beneficial to the general public, with particular emphasis on children, and to cooperate with other organizations performing similar services." Today, the growing Association continues the focus of meeting the needs of children and youth in keeping with the NAJA slogan: "Care Today, Character Tomorrow."
Eligibility:
-Working or planning to work directly with children
-Pursuing graduate-level studies for one year in fields which address the special needs of children and youth. Graduate fields of study include, but are not limited to counseling, psychology, mental health, special education, speech pathology, exceptional children, remedial skills development, hearing impaired, gifted and talented, etc.; scholarships are not awarded for graduate work in administration or general education
-U.S. citizens and permanent residents of a state with a Junior Auxiliary Chapter: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee
-Planning to attend a U.S. college or university for full-time or part-time study
For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
