Scholarship Information

• The Dorrance Family established the Dorrance Scholarship Program in 1999 to provide financial and academic support for Arizona’s eligible first-generation college students.
• The Program awards up to 60 scholarships annually to incoming first-year students attending the state’s three public universities: Arizona State University (Tempe), Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff), and University of Arizona (Tucson).
• The scholarship and program value are estimated at more than $100,000. Scholarships are renewable based on academic achievement and exemplary participation in scholarship program activities.

Amount: $12,000 (renewable for 4 years)

Criteria

You may be eligible if you:

• Are an Arizona Resident
• Are a current graduating senior attending a public, private, charter, or home school
• Will be a first-generation college student (neither parent, stepparent, or legal guardian holds a four-year degree from any country)
• Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (weighted or unweighted)
• Have a minimum test score of 1110 SAT, 22 ACT, or 72 CLT
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA
• Plan to attend the Tucson main campus
• Agree to live in on-campus housing during freshman and sophomore year

Contact Information

Dorrance Foundation for Education
480-405-2410
http://www.DorranceScholarship.org
dorrance@dorrancescholarship.org

Application Information

• Application Launch: October 1, 2024
• Application Deadline: February 5, 2025
• Application link: Dorrance Scholarship Program Application

Renewal Information

Please go here to review renewal requirements. You may also contact your Dorrance Scholarship advisor.