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Naropa Offers New Academic Scholarships

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Naropa University is excited to announce two new, academic scholarships available for full-time students pursuing bachelor’s degrees such as Degree in Art Therapy, Environmental Studies, Yoga Degree and others.

The scholarships, the ‘Academic Achievement Scholarship’ and the ‘Academic Excellence Scholarship’ will be available to undergraduate students starting in the fall semester of 2017. The ‘Achievement’ scholarship awards at least $40,000 over the course of eight semesters, and the ‘Excellence’ scholarship awards at least $58,000 over the same time frame.

Both scholarships will be awarded based on students’ cumulative high school or college GPAs and are contingent upon confirmation of students’ final, official GPA. Once at Naropa, scholarship recipients must maintain a full-time schedule, remain in good academic standing, and complete aid application requirements prior to matriculation. The number of students who can qualify for these scholarships is not limited.

Learn more about Scholarship Qualifications/Requirements.

At Naropa, we strive to make contemplative education accessible to as many students as possible, and we are proud to support our most qualified students—the changemakers, and compassionate leaders of tomorrow—through merit-based scholarships.

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About Naropa

Located in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University is a Buddhist-inspired, nonsectarian liberal arts university that is recognized as the birthplace of the mindfulness movement. Naropa offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that emphasize professional and personal growth, intellectual development, and cultivating compassion. 

Academics

Contemplative education brings together the best of Western scholarship and Eastern world wisdom traditions. Therefore, your pursuit of wisdom at Naropa means learning both about academic subjects and about your own place in the world. This innovative approach places Naropa on the cutting edge of the newest and most effective methods of teaching and learning.  

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If you’re seeking an education that resonates with both personal fulfillment and global impact, Naropa could be your top choice. At Naropa, you will experience a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the best of Eastern and Western educational approaches. Explore how Naropa can fuel your journey of intellectual and spiritual development.

Life at Naropa

Through its incredibly vibrant and welcoming community,  “Naropa offers a home for those who aren’t willing to conform to convention—the mystic, the healer, the prophet, the rebel, the artist, the revolutionary, the oddball—those who are incredible contributors to the evolution of society and of our planet.”—Core Associate Professor Zvi Ish-Shalom

The Naropa Difference

How is Naropa different from other universities? At Naropa, a liberal arts education balances rigorous academics with powerful interpersonal skills and self-awareness to educate the whole person. Naropa’s contemplative approach is inspired by Buddhist philosophy and the conviction that we can build a diverse, contemplative, enlightened society when we have transformed education to affirm the basic goodness of every person. 

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At a time when the value of higher education is being questioned, Naropa University stands firmly rooted in its mission to create a more just and regenerative world by nurturing insight, awareness, courage, and compassion in its students. By making a gift to Naropa, you play a pivotal role in helping to create the authentic, effective & mindful leaders that the world desperately needs.

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Naropa University campuses are closed on 12/17/2025. 

Due to adverse weather conditions of high winds and planned power outages, all Naropa campuses will be closed today.