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Arizona State University · Tempe
ASU offers some of Arizona's most generous automatic merit scholarships — many require no separate application. If you're admitted to ASU, you may already qualify for $2,000–$11,000/year without lifting a finger. Here's what's available and how to layer them with outside scholarships.
Arizona State University is the largest public university in the United States by enrollment. It has campuses in Tempe, Phoenix, Polytechnic (Mesa), and West Valley (Glendale), plus an online division with over 100,000 students. ASU's scholarship portfolio ranges from automatic merit awards based on GPA/test scores all the way to highly selective full-ride programs like Obama Scholars and the Flinn Scholarship. Most incoming students qualify for at least the New American University Scholarship — which stacks with outside scholarships, FAFSA aid, and state grants.
Key institutional scholarships at ASU
These are ASU-specific programs — most are automatic or require only an admission application. Layer them with the outside scholarships below.
GPA: 3.0+ unweighted
Automatic for AZ residents who meet GPA thresholds — no application required. Renewable 8 semesters with 2.0+ GPA. This is the baseline award every ASU-bound AZ student should count on.
GPA: 3.5+ unweighted
For Arizona residents who are the first in their family to earn a bachelor's degree. Highly competitive — early application recommended. Combines with other aid to significantly reduce net cost.
Highly selective full-ride program for students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to community. Competitive — apply in the fall of your senior year.
ASU designates matching awards for National Merit Finalists who list ASU as first choice. AP Scholars may qualify for additional recognition-based awards.
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Scholarships by background — open to all ASU students