Tempe, Arizona · Maricopa County

Scholarships for students in Tempe, Arizona

Tempe is home to Arizona State University — the largest public university in the US by enrollment. ASU's merit scholarship programs, the New American University Scholarship, and Flinn/Obama Scholars programs are directly accessible to Tempe-area students. The city also has its own community foundation.

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Tempe students have unparalleled access to institutional scholarship funding through ASU — the New American University Scholarship alone covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. The Flinn Scholars Program, based at ASU and UA, recruits top Arizona students regardless of city. The Obama Scholars program at ASU prioritizes community service and diversity. For students who start at a community college, South Mountain and Scottsdale CC both feed into ASU's transfer partnerships. The Tempe Community Action Agency also runs local assistance programs for students in need.

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