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What are Arizona scholarships?
Arizona scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Arizona or looking to go to school in Arizona. Arizona scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Arizona scholarships
Before you apply for Arizona scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Arizona scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Arizona scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Arizona scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Arizona scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Arizona scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”

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Lumberjack Scholars Award
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No Recommendations Required
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The Lumberjack Scholars Award is open to Arizona resident students. This scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters, covers 100 percent of NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus tuition (fall and spring), and can be combined with other tuition scholarships as long as it does not exceed the cost of tuition. Test scores are not required for admission but may be submitted for scholarship consideration. Please see the scholarship page for more information about the general criteria.
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Northern Arizona University President's Award for Arizona Residents
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No Recommendations Required
$9,000
The Northern Arizona University President's Award for Arizona Residents is available to students with unweighted core high school GPA of 3.5 to 3.74. This scholarship can be combined with other outside tuition scholarships as long as it does not exceed the cost of tuition. It cannot be combined with other tuition scholarships offered at NAU (the President's International Baccalaureate scholarship is the only exception).
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Ethical Torch Essay Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,500
At the Better Business Bureau, we believe it is never too early to introduce and emphasize the importance of ethics. At the high school level, students begin to face ethical decisions that may impact the rest of their lives. The BBB seeks to honor ethical students for doing the right thing with the BBB Ethical Torch Essay Scholarship, available in Greater Arizona and Southern California. Students in grades 9-12 (graduating classes of 2025-2028) residing and enrolled in school in eligible counties are invited to apply for this scholarship opportunity. Winning scholarship recipients will be recognized and receive funds towards college tuition and expenses at this year's Torch Awards for Ethics. The deadline for San Diego and Imperial County students is August 18, 2024. The deadline for Orange County students is September 8, 2024. The deadline for Greater Arizona students is September 24, 2024. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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Northern Arizona University Dean's Award
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No Recommendations Required
$5,000
The Northern Arizona University Dean's Award is available to students with unweighted core high school GPA of 3.0 to 3.39. This scholarship can be combined with other outside tuition scholarships as long as it does not exceed the cost of tuition. It cannot be combined with other tuition scholarships offered at NAU (the President's International Baccalaureate scholarship is the only exception).
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Northern Arizona University Arizona Academic Decathlon Award
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
$2,000
The Northern Arizona University Arizona Academic Decathlon Award is awarded to freshmen students for up to four consecutive years, fall and spring semesters only. The number of semesters/years is contingent upon the academic level when the student transfers to NAU. Students must participate in the Arizona Academic Decathlon-either regional or state-for two or more years. This scholarship can be combined with other outside tuition scholarships as long as it does not exceed the cost of tuition. It cannot be combined with other tuition scholarships offered at NAU (the President's International Baccalaureate scholarship is the only exception). Priority consideration is given to students who submit their application by Aug. 1 for fall and Dec. 1 for spring. Recipients are selected by the Arizona Academic Decathlon Association.
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Northern Arizona University Opportunity Award
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
$2,500
The Northern Arizona University Opportunity Award is available to students with an unweighted core high school GPA of up to 2.99. This scholarship can be combined with other outside tuition scholarships as long as it does not exceed the cost of tuition. It cannot be combined with other tuition scholarships offered at NAU (the President's International Baccalaureate scholarship is the only exception).
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Northern Arizona University Dean's with Distinction Award
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No Recommendations Required
$6,500
The Northern Arizona University Dean's with Distinction Award is available to students with unweighted core high school GPA of 3.4 to 3.49. This scholarship can be combined with other outside tuition scholarships as long as it does not exceed the cost of tuition. It cannot be combined with other tuition scholarships offered at NAU (the President's International Baccalaureate scholarship is the only exception).
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PHS Half-Century Alumni Scholarship
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The Half Century Club is comprised of Alumni that graduated from PHS fifty years ago or more. The HCC Steering Committee is comprised of at least one member from each graduating class. This committee is proud to provide financial assistance to support students who are outstanding in academics and community service. The HCC Steering Committee will screen all applications to determine their qualifications for each award. The scholarships will be awarded on Scholarship Night at Prescott HS. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Arizona Community Foundation for more information.
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Arizona Nursery Association Foundation Scholarships
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$5,000
The Arizona Nursery Association Foundation awards scholarships to worthy students each year. Applicants must be currently or planning to be enrolled in a horticultural-related curriculum at a university, community college, or continuing education program. Applicants must be currently employed in or have an interest in the nursery industry as a career; have an above average scholastic achievement or at least two years work experience in the industry; and, display involvement in extracurricular activities related to the industry. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from any of the following: ornamental horticulture instructor, counselor, employer, club/activity advisory, or community or church leader. Applications may be sent through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Arizona scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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