October 20, 2026
Flinn Scholarship
Direct application
Amount varies
20 winners
Eligibility
Location
Arizona
Education level
High school
Year of study
Final year
Status
United States
Grades
GPA 3.5+Class Rank Percentile up to 5
About this scholarship
Arizona high school seniors with exceptional academic achievement may apply for the Flinn Scholarship, one of the most comprehensive undergraduate merit awards in the country. About 20 scholars are selected annually.
The scholarship covers tuition, mandatory fees, housing, and meals at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona, plus study-abroad funding and Scholars programming. Award value varies by university costs.
Apply through the Flinn Scholars application process. The program invests in students with extraordinary potential to become transformational leaders.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Flinn Scholars application
- Three required essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Applicants must complete all three essay prompts
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) by time of application
- Arizona resident for two full years immediately preceding entry to the university
- Recommended: at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA and top 5% class rank
- Recommended: minimum 26 ACT or 1230 SAT
- Letters of recommendation (e.g., leadership recommendation)
- Recommended academic indicators include a minimum 26 ACT or 1230 SAT. Scholarship covers tuition, mandatory fees, housing, and meals at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona, plus study-abroad funding and Scholars programming.