August 2025 – May 2026 · 30+ deadlines
The biggest scholarship deadlines for Arizona students, organized by month. Flagship AZ awards, major nationals, and rolling programs — so nothing catches you off guard.
Rolling — open year-round
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Varies
Rolling — new awards open year-round; check weekly
Local civic organization awards (Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions)
$500–$5,000
Local deadlines vary March–April; contact your chapter directly
Deadline strategy
Start in August, not January
Gates, Questbridge, and Dorrance all open in the fall. Students who wait until spring miss the highest-dollar awards.
AZ-specific awards have less competition
The Flinn, Dorrance, and ASU Obama Scholars are open only to AZ residents. Smaller national pool = better odds for qualified applicants.
One essay can hit many deadlines
Use the essay reuse finder on /essays — one well-written draft can be adapted for multiple scholarships with overlapping themes.
Save the ones you want — they remind you
Add scholarships to your saved list. The app tracks deadlines and shows a closing-soon banner when a deadline is within 7 days.
Track your personal deadline calendar
Save scholarships and see all your deadlines in one place — with ICS export to your phone's calendar.