Arizona scholarship guide

Arizona scholarships by background

Arizona has scholarships for dozens of student backgrounds — tribal, first-generation, STEM, athletic, and more. Each group has its own funding sources, deadlines, and stacking rules. Pick your situation to get the guide that's written for you.

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Hispanic & Latino scholarships

HSF, Prop 308 for AZ DREAMers, and local Hispanic foundation awards.

First-generation scholarships

Dell Scholars, QuestBridge, TRIO programs, and AZ-specific first-gen paths.

STEM scholarships

Research competitions, university STEM awards, and national science programs.

Scholarships for women

AZ Business & Professional Women Foundation, P.E.O., Girls Who Code, and more.

Undocumented & DACA scholarships

TheDream.US, Prop 308 in-state tuition, and state aid options for AZ students.

Native American & Indigenous scholarships

Tribal higher education offices, AICF, and how to stack tribal + Pell aid.

Athletic scholarships

Headcount vs. equivalency, D1/D2/D3/NAIA breakdown, and recruiting timelines.

Community college scholarships

CC foundation grants, AGEC transfer pathway, and AZ Promise eligibility.

Study abroad scholarships

Gilman, CLS, Fulbright, and Rotary — real funding at every income level.

Foster youth scholarships

Chafee ETV, AZ tuition waiver, and campus guardian programs.

LGBTQ+ scholarships

Point Foundation, PFLAG, and awards that never require you to out yourself.

Full-ride scholarships

Flinn, QuestBridge, Gates, and Jack Kent Cooke — awards that cover everything.

Leadership scholarships

Senate Youth, Coca-Cola Scholars, GE-Reagan, and Obama Scholars — impact over GPA.

Community Foundation scholarships

One ACF application opens dozens of local AZ funds — better odds than national awards.

Not sure where to start?

How to win a scholarship

8 strategies that actually work, including local scholarships most students skip.

Scholarship sprint planner

Apply to 4–6 scholarships in order without burning out. Prioritized by dollars per effort.

Arizona's biggest scholarships

Flinn, Dorrance, Obama Scholars — check your on-track status while you still have time to build your profile.

Scholarship deadline calendar

20+ scholarships with September 2026–May 2027 deadlines, organized by month.

Scholarships by city

Phoenix scholarships

Maricopa County

Tucson scholarships

Pima County

Mesa scholarships

Maricopa County

Scottsdale scholarships

Maricopa County

Tempe scholarships

Maricopa County

Gilbert scholarships

Maricopa County

Chandler scholarships

Maricopa County

Peoria scholarships

Maricopa County

Glendale scholarships

Maricopa County

Surprise scholarships

Maricopa County

Flagstaff scholarships

Coconino County

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1005+ opportunities for Arizona students — filter by category, deadline, and amount.

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