Scholarships for Those Helping Animals on the Navajo Nation
Phefelia H. Nez Best Friends Scholarship
presented in collaboration with
Southern Utah University
Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) is offering scholarship opportunities for ALL members of the Navajo Nation, as well as those working to improve the state of Animal Welfare in the Navajo Nation. These opportunities include four scholarships for online animal services professional development courses.
Scholarships will be offered annually through 2027.
2026 Key Dates
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Scholarship opens: September 1, 2026
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Scholarship applications must be submitted by - December 1, 2026
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Scholarship awards announced - December 14, 2026
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Recipients may start coursework as soon as January 6, 2027
Animal Services Professional Development Offerings
Five scholarships for the following:
Introduction to Animal Services ($399 value)
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Offered twice a year
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This course is an introductory course into the field of animal services for those beginning or who want to learn the history of the field.
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Upon successful completion, 3 credits can be applied toward SUU degrees.
Criteria for Annual Scholarship Opportunities
- Scholarship recipients will receive automatic acceptance to Southern Utah University upon award of scholarship and after completing a brief application.
- Agree to and sign a Best Friends Animal Society scholarship/tuition waiver agreement.