What scholarships are available for Phoenix, Arizona students?

Phoenix students have access to the Arizona Community Foundation, Valley of the Sun United Way scholarships, Intel and Honeywell corporate programs, ASU merit awards, and all statewide Arizona scholarships including Flinn and Obama Scholars. Local Maricopa County foundations also run scholarship programs specifically for Phoenix-area students.

Does ASU give scholarships to Phoenix-area students?

Yes. ASU's New American University Scholarship can cover full in-state tuition for qualifying Arizona students, and Barrett Honors College has additional merit awards. Flinn Scholars and Obama Scholars programs are based at ASU and recruit top Arizona students regardless of city.

Are there scholarships specific to Phoenix or Maricopa County?

Yes. The Arizona Community Foundation, Phoenix-area corporate foundations, and Rotary clubs in Phoenix all fund local students. These local awards receive far fewer applications than national scholarships, giving Phoenix-area students significantly better odds.

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Scholarships for students in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is home to Arizona's largest university, the biggest community college district in the country, and dozens of corporate and foundation scholarship programs that specifically fund Maricopa County students. Here's where to start.

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Phoenix students have access to a layered scholarship ecosystem: ASU's Barrett College and Thunderbird School are right here, with institutional merit aid for in-state students. The Arizona Community Foundation, Valley of the Sun United Way, and Phoenix-area corporate foundations (Intel, Honeywell, Banner Health) all run scholarship programs. Phoenix also has strong STEM and healthcare pipelines with industry funding. Beyond local awards, every statewide Arizona scholarship is available to Phoenix students — including Flinn, Dorrance, and Obama Scholars at ASU.

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