Arizona Scholarships
Living or studying in Arizona qualifies you for scholarships that most students never see: statewide awards restricted to AZ residents, where the applicant pool is a fraction of any national contest. These verified awards sit on top of the national scholarships and Arizona's own state aid programs, so treat them as one layer of a larger funding plan.
- Open scholarships
- 3
- Median award
- $5,000
- Largest award
- $5,000
- Next deadline
- Sep 1
Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship Fund
Up to $5,000Due Sep 1, 2026Arizona residents age 25 or older with a high school diploma or GED (no prior bachelor's degree), U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, demonstrated financial need, and enrollment at an accredited Arizona college or vocational school may apply. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 based on need, merit, and essay responses. Recipients may win up to four lifetime awards. The number of recipients varies each cycle. Apply during February or September application windows only. The GK Legacy Foundation created this scholarship in honor of George Keown to help non-traditional Arizona students pursue education.
Essay written for youEthical Torch Essay Scholarship
$1,500Due Oct 11, 2026High school students in grades 9 through 12 residing and enrolled in school in Greater Arizona or Southern California (Apache, Coconino, Gila, Imperial, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Orange, Pinal, San Diego, Yavapai, or Yuma counties) may enter the BBB Ethical Torch Essay Scholarship. Fifteen regional scholarships are offered, with a $1,500 top award and tiered prizes. Write a 500-word essay describing an ethical dilemma you have experienced. Deadlines vary by county. The Better Business Bureau honors students who demonstrate integrity and serve as ethical role models in their schools and communities.
Essay written for youFlinn Scholarship
Amount variesAnnual: October 20Arizona 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.
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Common questions
How many Arizona scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 3 verified scholarships for Arizona students, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $5,000, and the largest reaches $5,000.
What Arizona financial aid exists beyond scholarships?
Arizona runs its own aid programs, including Arizona Promise Program, administered by Arizona Board of Regents. File the FAFSA (Arizona Promise Program: April 1, 2026 for priority consideration.) to unlock them, then stack private scholarships on top. See the full Arizona financial aid guide for deadlines and eligibility.
Can Arizona students also win national scholarships?
Yes. Statewide awards restrict the applicant pool to Arizona residents, which improves your odds, but they are one layer. Most winning students combine state-restricted awards, national scholarships that match their profile, and state aid.
When is the next deadline?
The next verified deadline in this group is September 1, 2026. Deadlines are spread across the whole year, so a miss is never fatal — new windows open every month.