Invest in Your Future — and Your Community

Attention, Lakers fans! National University has partnered with the Los Angeles Lakers to provide the NU Lakers Scholarship, a $10,000 tuition award for eligible Los Angeles residents who exemplify the spirit of service and public safety. Together, we’re honoring future leaders committed to making a positive impact in their communities. Two recipients will be selected and formally awarded during the Lakers game on November 5, 2025.

Through our Public Safety Promise, NU is dedicated to supporting students who protect and serve, including first responders, military and Veteran students, and others who contribute to community safety. This scholarship uniquely fuses that commitment with our partnership with the Lakers, spotlighting leaders in LA who will make a difference.

About the Scholarship

• $10,000 total, awarded as $1,000 per class for up to 10 classes
• Two recipients to be selected
• Applicants must begin classes by March 1, 2026
• New and current students across associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs are eligible

How It Works

To be considered, applicants must:

• Submit the scholarship application by October 17, 2025
• Complete the admissions application to National University by February 9, 2025, and complete all admissions requirements to begin your program by March 1, 2026
• Pursue an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree
• Be a resident of Los Angeles County
• Be able to attend the November 5, 2025, Lakers game in person to receive the award
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application before applying for the scholarship
• Begin Classes by March 1, 2026

National University’s NU Lakers Scholarship can provide the extra support you need to move forward with confidence and reach your goals.

Scholarship applications must be submitted by October 17, 2025.

Apply Now

To begin the application, click here. All applicants will be reviewed for eligibility and the final award decision will be communicated directly to each learner.

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