Arizona Tuition Award

Automatically considered

Up to $32,000/year

About this scholarship

Non-Arizona-resident U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are first-time, full-time freshmen pursuing a first bachelor's degree at the University of Arizona are automatically considered.

Tiered tuition awards range up to $32,000 per academic year, renewable up to eight semesters with a 3.0 GPA and 30 annual units. Awards are not available for Arizona Online programs or spring admission.

Apply for admission by November 1 for priority merit consideration. Secure funding with your enrollment fee by May 1.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Submit a completed University of Arizona admission application (priority consideration for those who apply by the Early Action deadline of November 1)
  • Meet academic thresholds: unweighted core GPA of 3.25+ and ACT 24+ or SAT 1110+ (resident Wildcat Tuition Award)
  • Award determined automatically via holistic/academic admissions review based on self-reported grades; no separate scholarship application
  • Submit a completed University of Arizona admission application; applying by November 1 receives priority merit consideration.
  • No separate scholarship application is required.
  • Renewal for up to eight semesters requires a 3.0 GPA and 30 annual units.