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Updated: July 17th, 2021

When people think of Arizona, many picture the famous deserts that occupy the southern part of the state. Fortunately, Arizona is not a desert when it comes to scholarship opportunities! Whether you are considering attending school in Tucson, Phoenix, or anywhere else in the Grand Canyon State, this list has all of the best Arizona scholarships.

• Top Arizona Scholarships
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Summary of Arizona Scholarships
• Upcoming Scholarships

Check out these Arizona scholarships and apply for all that you qualify for!

Top Arizona scholarships in 2021

Arizona Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

• Eligibility: High school seniors and college students in Arizona can enter their information to be put into the running for a wide variety of funds for Arizona residents or students
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: Application period begins January 1 each year, and most deadlines for the contained programs are on March 1 or May 1

Baird Scholarship

• Eligibility: University of Arizona admittees who attended at least 2 years of high school in Arizona and hold a minimum 3.75 GPA. See website for full application process
• Amount: Full tuition and fees
• Deadline: January after admission to the University

Arizona Society of CPA’s Scholarship

• Eligibility: Arizona residents who attended high school in the state and plan to attend an Arizona institution and major in accounting
• Amount: Up to $2,000
• Deadline: February 5

John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students who plan on pursuing a career in welding engineering. Minimum 2.5 GPA, high school diploma required. Preference given to students who are citizens of or who plan to attend school in Arizona or Ohio
• Amount: $3,500
• Deadline: March 1

PMI Phoenix Chapter Scholarship

• Eligibility: Arizona residents pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Project Management or a similar field
• Amount: Up to $2,500
• Deadline: May 1

Jacques Avent Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students of African-American descent with a minimum 3.0 GPA studying Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Political Science, or Urban and Metropolitan Studies at an Arizona institution. Must be committed to a career in Public Administration and have completed at least 48 credit hours in undergrad or 6 credits in grad school
• Amount: $2,500
• Deadline: May 1

Mattie Cowan Scholarship

• Eligibility: Arizona high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA and ranching or agricultural background. Priority given to those have taken agriculture related classes, or will/is working towards an agriculture major
• Amount: $1,500
• Deadline: April 15

Ingebritson Family Scholarship

• Eligibility: ASU, NAU, Maricopa Community Colleges, Yavapai College, or Eastern Arizona College students with a 2.5 minimum GPA majoring in Nursing, Education, Finance, or Engineering. Financial need must be demonstrated
• Amount: Up to $2,000 for community college and $3,000 for a 4-year university
• Deadline: May 1

Jim Troxell Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students with a minimum 3.5 GPA attending a college or university in Arizona, with a preference for Northern Arizona University, with a family income of under $100,000
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: May 1

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

• Eligibility: Students younger than 24 who were a ward of the state of Arizona when they turned 18 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and are enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester
• Amount: up to $2,500 per semester for university students, $1,000 for community college students
• Deadline: Application was open June 1-30 in 2020, expected to be the same in 2021

Flinn Scholarship

• Eligibility: Arizona residents with a minimum 3.5 GPA in the top 5% of their class, who are involved in extracurriculars and plan to attend one of Arizona’s public universities. See site for more details
• Amount: Full cost of undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees, plus housing and meals and additional workshops and study abroad experiences
• Deadline: October 5 of your senior year

AzLeap Scholarship

• Eligibility: Arizona residents enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate student at an Arizona college or University and who qualify for the Pell Grant
• Amount: Varies, typically between $1,000 to $2,500
• Deadline: Varies

New American University Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students attending Arizona State University who graduated from an Arizona high school, ranked in the top 10% of their class, and are registered as full-time incoming freshmen
• Amount: 25% of in-state tuition
• Deadline: Automatically considered upon admittance to ASU

Frequently asked questions about Arizona scholarships

What scholarships does Arizona State University offer?

Arizona State University offers a wide selection of scholarships which you can find on their website. The New American University Scholarship is an especially great one, which we cover in this article.

How do I get a full ride at University of Arizona?

The Baird Scholarship is a great opportunity for Arizona high school students to get a full ride at University of Arizona. Filling out the Arizona Community Foundation application is another great way to find scholarships to reduce your tuition cost at the University of Arizona

What GPA do you need to get into ASU?

You need a 3.00 GPA in competency courses or higher to get into ASU. To learn more about ASU’s admission requirements, visit their admissions page here.

Summary of Arizona scholarships

1. Arizona Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
2. Baird Scholarship
3. Arizona Society of CPA’s Scholarship
4. John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship
5. PMI Phoenix Chapter Scholarship
6. Jacques Avent Scholarship
7. Mattie Cowan Scholarship
8. Ingebritson Family Scholarship
9. Jim Troxell Foundation Scholarship
10. Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation
11. Korean American Scholarship Foundation Western Scholarship
12. Flinn Scholarship
13. Vertical Flight Society – Arizona Chapter Scholarship
14. AzLeap Scholarship
15. New American University Scholarship

Upcoming scholarships

Korean American Scholarship Foundation Western Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students of Korean-American descent attending a school in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, or Washington with a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need
• Amount: $500 to $5,000

Vertical Flight Society – Arizona Chapter Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students at Arizona schools who demonstrate an interest in pursuing engineering careers in the fixed wing, rotorcraft or VTOL (vertical take-off/landing) aircraft industry. See website for more details
• Amount: $1,500 to $3,000