Top 45 Arizona Scholarships in October 2026

Are you an Arizona resident who is working on completing your first bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University? If so, you may be eligible for the NAU Financial Aid Trust Grant! Each year, the grant is awarded to multiple NAU undergraduate students who are enrolled in at least six credit hours and have earned less than 150 NAU credits overall. To be considered for the grant, interested students must complete and submit their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the priority deadline of April 1st. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Have you been in foster care and reside in Arizona? If so, then you may be eligible for the Arizona Education and Training Voucher. This $5,000 scholarship is offered to high school seniors and college students that were in U.S. foster care on or after their 16th birthday. Applicants must be an Arizona resident, have personal assets worth less than $10,000, and be enrolled in a degree, certificate or other accredited program demonstrating they are making satisfactory academic progress. Candidates must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and the award must be used in Arizona. To apply, applicants must submit an academic transcript. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! But don’t stop there! To find similar scholarships that you could qualify for, browse Scholarships360 for more Arizona scholarships. Happy applying!Show Less

Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA)? More importantly, do you love where you live and have a passion for art? If so, you might consider applying for the Celebrate the West Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $600 to 23 lucky students who create a piece of artwork that most thoughtfully reflects an insight about the West or the applicant’s relation to the West. In order to apply, you simply need to email a digital copy of your artwork and your entry form to WGAart@westgov.org. If you’re passionate about art and have some insights about where you live, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The InspirASIAN Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors from Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Academically successful students are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you a high school senior from Arizona with big plans for your future? If you need some help funding your college education, you should know that the Arizona School Counselors Association is offering a High School Student Scholarship! This $2,000 scholarship is open to high school seniors attending a public or private secondary school in the state of Arizona. In addition, applicants must have a school counselor employed by their school who is an Arizona School Counselors Association member to qualify. Then, to be considered for the reward, students must submit a ~500-word essay answering the question: "Leadership opportunities are important to experience as a high school student. One learns the art of building relationships within teams, defining identities, and achieving tasks effectively. It also provides an opportunity to learn to identify and display effective communication and interpersonal skills. Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school." If you’re interested in discovering similar scholarships, Scholarships360 encourages you to explore other scholarships for Arizona students. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

Ready to soar into your future? Well, if you're interested in pursuing a career in the aircraft industry, the Dr. Friedrich Straub Memorial Scholarship may be the perfect opportunity for you! Every year, the Arizona Chapter of the Vertical Society (VFS) offers the Dr. Friedrich Straub Memorial Scholarship to students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing engineering careers in the fixed-wing, rotorcraft, or VTOL (vertical take-off/landing) aircraft industry. Applicants must also be full-time students at an accredited school of engineering in the state of Arizona (“School”), be in School through the full academic year, and have earned a minimum of 60 college credits to qualify. Applicants who are Aviation majors must have also earned a Commercial Pilot License Rating (Aircraft Single Engine Land), OR Private Pilot License Rating (Rotorcraft Helicopter), OR have accumulated at least 100 hours of verified log book time in either ASEL or Rotorcraft/Helicopter. If you're an Aviation or Engineering student in Arizona, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more, and fly high!Show Less

The New American University Scholarship is open to incoming first-year students at Arizona State University who have graduated from an Arizona high school. Eligible students will be automatically considered for the scholarship upon admission to the university. Thus, while no separate application is required, all admission application materials (admission application, official transcripts, test scores, and application fee) must be on file with the ASU Undergraduate Admissions Office to be considered for this award. Students awarded an ASU merit-based scholarship will receive a scholarship notification letter two to three weeks after they receive their notification of admission. Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you the single mom of a young child (or children) in Phoenix who is attending college or university? If so, consider applying for the Helping Hands for Single Moms - Phoenix Scholarship! The scholarship is open to legally single/divorced moms residing in the Phoenix area who are attending college and able to participate in Single Mom College Community meetings. Eligible applicants must also have at least one child under the age of 11. The scholarship is offered by Helping Hands for Single Moms, a nonprofit organization started in 2002. Their mission is to assist low-income single moms in attaining a post-secondary education. Helping Hands regularly grants awards of varying amounts to help single moms gain financial independence, pursue their postsecondary educations, and provide a positive family legacy for their dependents. If you are a single mom in the Phoenix area who is looking for funds for your education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Introducing the BBB Ethical Torch Essay Scholarship - a chance for high school students to showcase their moral compass and win scholarship prizes worth up to $1,500! The Better Business Bureau recognizes the importance of ethics and wants to honor students who make the right choices. If you're in grades 9-12 and reside in Apache, Coconino, Gila, Imperial, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Orange, Pinal, San Diego, Yavapai or Yuma Counties, in Arizona or Southern California you're eligible to apply. Simply submit a 500-word essay on an ethical issue you faced and how you handled it. As the deadline varies for each region, we recommend checking Better Business Bureau's website for your regional deadline before applying. Five students in Greater Arizona, Orange County, and San Diego County will be awarded this impressive scholarship! If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Flinn Scholarship, open to Arizona high school seniors, is valued at more than $135,000, covering recipients' full cost of tuition, fees, housing, and meals at one of Arizona’s public universities, plus study abroad. Each year, about 20 top graduating seniors from Arizona are chosen to learn from amazing faculty, business leaders, and civic innovators and join the vibrant, eclectic community of Flinn Scholarship recipients. If you're an academically impressive Arizona high school senior looking for financial help to attend an in-state public university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Jay Moum Memorial Scholarship seeks to honor Jay Moum’s life by supporting graduating high school seniors planning to attend college and/or vocational school the following year. Qualified applicants will demonstrate a love for the game of golf, character excellence and academic performance. In 2026, two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2026 and winners will be announced June 20, 2026. About Jay Moum Jay Moum was a great man with a big personality and a bigger heart. He grew up in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and lived to golf in the summer and hunt in the winter. He was tremendously talented at both disciplines and enjoyed those activities with his family. After high school, Jay attended Bimiji State College and played on the golf team while pursuing a degree in Education. He taught for several years before moving to Arizona and starting an amazing career in the road striping industry. By the end of career, he was respected and loved across the country. Along the way he raised and amazing son, John. He retired in 2014 to spend time with his friends and family traveling, connecting, and doing the things he loved. He started a second family and had a beautiful daughter Kia. He passed away too soon in May of 2020. Jay loved kids and was big on education! He helped many young people pursue ambitions by offering to buy sports equipment, pay for lessons and instruction, and for the creation of opportunities. He believed in young people’s potential and was always excited to watch them grow. Creating scholarship opportunities was always a dream of Jays. We hope to keep the dream alive perpetually.Show Less

The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors and current college students from states served by the BNSF Railway. Students who are American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nation, or other indigenous peoples of North America and are seeking a bachelor's degree in designated fields of business or science, are welcome to apply.Show Less

Known as a beloved teacher and school administrator for over three decades, Betty Brown left a legacy of high academic standards, commitment to community service, and a love of humanity. To honor her legacy, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Tucson Alumnae Chapter is offering this $2,500 scholarship to high school seniors with a passion for learning, a determination to succeed, and an eagerness to earn a college degree. The Betty Brown Scholarship is open to female high school seniors of African American or African heritage residing in Arizona. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be accepted to an accredited 4-year college or university upon graduation. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to submit an application! Plus, don't forget to check out the many other Arizona scholarships and scholarships for black women that can be found on Scholarships360. Happy applying!Show Less

The Call to Action Next Chapter Scholarship exists to empower non-traditional students by reducing financial barriers and celebrating life experience as a strength. We provide the support needed for adult learners to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. We envision a future where every motivated non-traditional student can pursue higher education without limitation - advancing their careers, enriching their families, and making meaningful contributions to their communities. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: Meet at least one of the following criteria: Be age 25 or older Be returning to school after 3 or more years Be a single parent with dependent children Be military-affiliated (active duty, veteran, spouse, or dependent) Be a former foster youth Have a goal of earning a bachelor's degree within 8 semesters (or an associate’s degree within 4 semesters). Be an Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada or Utah resident and meet all in-state residency requirements for public college attendance. Plan to be enrolled at least part-time (6+ credit hours) at a public college/university in Fall 2026 in the state in which you live. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Enroll in a Call to Action Foundation eligible major (or similar major, must be approved by the CTA Scholarship director). Show Less

The Helen Dyar King Scholarship program awards active, former members, or dependents of personnel in the armed services or law enforcement residing in Arizona. College students and high school seniors who are U.S. citizens are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you a Roman Catholic high school senior of Italian descent who lives within the Roman Catholic Dioceses or where the Branches of Federation were established in California, Illinois, or Nevada? Alternatively, are you a Roman Catholic high school senior with a parent, guardian, or grandparent who is a member of the Italian Catholic Federation? If either applies, you may be eligible for the ICF First-Year College Scholarship! In order to apply, you must submit an essay, transcript, and proof of enrollment at your soon-to-be university. If you win, the scholarship is automatically renewable, with the award amount increasing from $400 to $1,000 from freshman to senior year. If you fit the criteria and are looking for some help to pay off your college costs, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The SWE Phoenix Section Scholarship is for female students from Arizona who are planning to attend schools in Arizona in any engineering, technology, or computing major. Applicants must also be SWE (Society of Women Engineers) members in order to apply. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Don and Sybil Harrington Scholarship is available to seniors graduating from a high school in Maricopa County, Arizona. Students seeking an associate or bachelor's degree are welcome to apply.Show Less

Immigrating to another country is tough, requiring people to leave everything they know behind and get accustomed to new norms, a new culture, and sometimes even a new language. This process is even harder for refugees, often either being forced to flee their country or choosing to do so for safety reasons. To provide support to youth who have entered the U.S. with Refugee Status, the Arizona Community Foundation is kindly offering the Helen Jean Simpson Scholarship! The Helen Jean Simpson Scholarship is open to Arizona residents who entered the United States with refugee status and who are graduating high school seniors or current undergraduates. Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a four-year university and have a minimum 3.2 GPA. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! Then, don’t forget to explore Scholarships360 for similar scholarships! There are plenty of other scholarships for immigrants and refugees available on the Scholarships360 platform. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

Kenneth Harrison was a dedicated firefighter from Yuma, Arizona whose love for saving people and their valuables from destruction extended beyond his career. In his free time, Kenneth also enjoyed restoring old cars and giving them another life. If you, like Kenneth, are a Yuma local who has a passion for fire science, automotive engineering, or auto technology, the Arizona Community Foundation may have the perfect scholarship opportunity for you! Each year, the Kenneth N. Harrison Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior or a high school graduate from Yuma, Arizona who is pursuing a career in auto technology or fire science. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must complete the ACF General Application. If you'd like to honor Kenneth's legacy and follow in his footsteps, we encourage you to apply! Then, be sure to check out the other Arizona scholarships, automotive scholarships, and firefighting scholarships available on Scholarships360. Happy applying!Show Less

The Lee Family Memorial Scholarship program is open to graduating seniors from high schools in Arizona seeking an education-related degree. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify. In the selection process, special consideration is given to high school seniors graduating from Globe High School in Globe, Arizona, first-generation college students attending Arizona State University, students of Asian descent graduating from any high school in Arizona, and students intending to pursue a career as a teacher. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Public safety officers are a crucial part of keeping our local communities safe and healthy. In recognition of the valuable work done by law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMTs, the Arizona Community Foundation is offering this scholarship to public safety or fire employees and their family members. Worth up to $10,000, the 100 Club of Arizona Scholarship is open to sworn or certified public safety or fire employees of any local, municipal, county, state, federal or tribal agency in Arizona and their immediate family members (including children, spouses, and stepchildren). To be eligible, applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and actively participate in community service. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! Plus, don’t forget to explore Scholarships360 for similar scholarships! There are plenty of other scholarships for Arizona residents and community service scholarships available through our platform. Happy applying!Show Less

Arizona is a state perhaps best known for the Grand Canyon and its multitude of beautiful landscapes and national parks. If you're a student residing in the Southern part of this scenic state, you may be eligible for the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona General Scholarship Program! To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be graduating from a Southern Arizona high school and have been accepted to or be enrolled in a two- or four-year university. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years as long as applicants maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients earn a different amount of scholarship money each year: $2,000 for their first year, $2,500 for their second, and $4,000 for their third and fourth year of college. Looking for other scholarship opportunities you may be eligible for? Consider checking out our other Arizona scholarships! Good luck with your scholarship search.Show Less

The Splendido Residents Association Scholarship is available to employees and their dependents, of Splendido at Rancho Vistoso, in Arizona. Employees must work an average of 12 hours per week for at least 6 months at the due date of application. Students who are seeking an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Engineering/Geology Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students at a four-year school who are looking to pursue a career in the mining industry. Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 ($2,000 upon initial application, $2000 for first renewal, and $1000 for second renewal) over a three-year period to a deserving recipient. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of one of the RMMI member states (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming). Additionally, they must be pursuing a degree in a mining-related field or in one of the engineering disciplines such as mining, geology, mineral processing, metallurgy, electrical, mechanical, or environmental. The selected students will receive an all-expense paid trip to the RMMI Annual Meeting and Conference in late June, where they will have the chance to meet industry leaders and attend all of the technical sessions. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to jumpstart your career in the mining industry!Show Less