According to data collected from Ballotpedia, public university tuition in Arizona increased 97% between 2005-2006 and 2015-2016. This whopping statistic is a clear indicator that students pursuing higher education in Arizona can and should take advantage of the dozens of Arizona scholarships sponsored by private organizations and universities alike.
In this post, we dive into all types of scholarships opportunities available for Arizona’s prospective and current college students to apply for to help pay for college. Keep reading for the good stuff!
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31
While our quarterly scholarship is not exclusive to Illinois students, it’s a great no-essay scholarship to apply for in addition to the scholarships on this list! Open to high school, college, and graduate students of all years. DACA students are also encouraged to apply.
Amount: $25,000
Deadline: Monthly
Details: This monthly scholarship is open to all college students! Just fill out one simple registration form.
Amount: N/A
Deadline: February 1
Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors in New Mexico, Arizona, and California who are planning to pursue a degree in manufacturing engineering or a closely related field. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Deadline: February 4
Eligibility: Scholarships open to high school seniors and current college students planning to pursue or currently pursuing a degree in accounting. Must be a US resident.
Amount: $12,000 per year
Deadline: February 9
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school seniors who will be first-generation college students at one of Arizona’s three state universities. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 18
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school seniors and current college students pursuing degrees related to healthcare.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: February 25
Eligibility: Open to African American high school seniors. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students in Arizona who are pursuing degrees in fine art/studio art. Minimum 3.0 GPA. International students may apply as long as they meet all requirements!
Amount: N/A
Deadline: First week in March
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school and undergraduate students who are immediate family members (spouses, children, and in some cases, grandchildren) of active, retired or deceased public safety officers and firefighters throughout the state.
Amount: up to $2,500
Deadline: March 4
Eligibility: Open to current college students enrolled in aviation related degree programs in the state of Arizona.
Amount: up to $6,000 per year
Deadline: March 4
Eligibility: Open to Pell-eligible Arizona high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students with DACA are eligible to apply.
Amount: $500 - $2,500
Deadline: March 18
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school seniors enrolled in recognized Career and Technical Education programs.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school seniors, current college students, and adult re-entry students who identify as LGBTQ+ or are allies and are attending any accredited post-secondary school in the US.
Amount: $120,000+
Deadline: September 27
Eligibility: This competitive merit-based full-tuition scholarship is open to Arizona high school seniors. Applicants should have at least a 3.5 GPA and demonstrate leadership in a variety of extracurricular activities.
Amount: $500 - $1,000
Deadline: August 31
Eligibility: Open to Native American, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian high school seniors and current college students in Arizona pursuing STEM degrees.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Varies (February 28, August 31)
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school seniors and current college students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 15
Eligibility: Open to Arizona women ages 21 and older who are returning to a school at a community college.
In addition to the various Arizona scholarships that are out there for prospective and current college students in the Grand Canyon state, there are also some great online resources out there for students looking to learn more about Arizona colleges and universities, paying for college, and financial aid as a whole.
Arizona is one of the 16 member states and territories (including California, Colorado, Washington, and many others!) that participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, which is a program designed to provide “steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students”. Over 160 colleges and universities across the 16 member states participate in WUE, providing Western students with many options for pursuing higher education outside of their home state while still being able to save money.
If you’re determined to be eligible for WUE, and decide to enroll in a WUE institution outside of your home state, you will pay no more than 150% of that institution’s resident tuition rate. Through WUE, the average student saves over $9,000!
Head to the WUE website to learn more about your options.
The University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University are Arizona’s three public universities. Below you will find information on some of the top scholarship awards offered by these institutions.
To learn about University of Arizona’s other tuition awards for international students, community college transfer students, and Arizona residents, check out their financial aid and scholarships page.
For non-Arizona resident students interested in other New American University Scholarships, check out ASU’s scholarship page for more information.
To learn about other awards available to Arizona residents and non-residents, check out NAU’s scholarship page.