2021-2022 Incoming First-Year and Transfer Tuition Scholarship Awards
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Please be aware that these criteria and award amounts are for 2021-2022 incoming First-Year and Transfer students only. They are subject to change for future years. New criteria and award amounts for 2022-2023 will be posted early fall 2021.
Incoming Fall 2021 First-Year Arizona Resident and Non-Resident Awards
Wildcat Tuition Awards
Arizona merit tuition awards for Fall 2021 incoming first-year Arizona resident students.
Deadline: Admitted by June 1, 2021
Arizona Tuition Awards
Arizona merit tuition awards for Fall 2021 incoming first-year non-Arizona resident students.
Deadline: Admitted by June 1, 2021
National Scholars Tuition Award
Arizona merit tuition awards for Fall 2021 incoming non-Arizona and Arizona resident National Scholarship Finalists.
Deadline: Admitted by May 3, 2021
Dean’s Exemplary Award
Arizona merit tuition award for Fall 2021 incoming non-Arizona and Arizona resident first-year students based on rigorous curriculum in the 16 core courses.
Deadline: Admitted by June 1, 2021
Selection Criteria
The following list provides basic information regarding each University of Arizona Merit Tuition Award.
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Resident and Non-Resident Merit Tuition Awards Based on GPA
Use the following Color Key to determine which Tuition Award you qualify for based on your 6th semester core unweighted high school GPA.
Color Key
Resident Wildcat Awards
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Distinction Award ($10,000-$12,500) |
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Excellence Award ($5,000-$8,000) |
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Recognition Award ($750-$3,000) |
Non-Resident Arizona Awards
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Distinction Award ($30,000-$35,000) |
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Excellence Award ($12,500-$20,000) |
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Recognition Award ($1,000-$7,500) |
GPA |
Resident Wildcat Awards |
Non-Resident Arizona Awards |
|---|---|---|
4.0 |
$12,500 |
$35,000 |
3.90 - 3.99 |
$10,000 |
$30,000 |
3.75-3.89 |
$8,000 |
$20,000 |
3.50 - 3.74 |
$5,000 |
$12,500 |
3.25 - 3.49 |
$3,000 |
$7,500 |
3.0 - 3.24 |
$2,000 |
$2,500 |
2.75 - 2.99 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
Awards listed above are the minimums based on core GPA. GPA calculated is based on 6th semester core unweighted high school GPA (4.0 scale). To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The Resident Wildcat Awards also require that the student be classified as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes. The Non-Resident Arizona Awards require that the student be classified as a non-Arizona resident for tuition purposes.
- Students must submit their complete Fall 2021 University of Arizona Admissions application no later than June 1, 2021.
- Students must submit their official 8th semester transcript for verification.
- Please see the official 2021-2022 terms and conditions for full eligibility and renewal criteria.
Home Schooled Students:
Incoming first-year students who are home schooled will be comprehensively reviewed for Arizona merit aid (Wildcat and Arizona awards) based on their complete application, including portfolio/course work submitted by the admission deadline.
Incoming Fall 2021 Transfer Scholarship Awards
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Arizona merit award for Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 incoming Arizona Resident and Non-Resident transfer students.
Deadline: Admitted by July 1, 2021 or December 1, 2021
Transfer Tuition Scholarship
Arizona merit award for Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 incoming Arizona Resident and Non-Resident transfer students.
Deadline: Admitted by July 1, 2021 or December 1, 2021
Bridge Tuition Scholarship
Arizona merit award for Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 incoming Arizona Resident transfer students.
Deadline: Admitted by July 1, 2021 or December 1, 2021
Awards listed above are based on Cumulative College GPA and Total Attempted College Units, which includes all attempted coursework from accredited institutions post-high school and dual enrollment units. Unaccredited and non-credit college attendance does not impact eligibility. To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Students must have only attended community college after their high school graduation. Any students that have enrolled at a four-year (college or university) institution after graduation from high school are not eligible.
- Students must complete the University of Arizona admission application as listed below in order to be considered.
- Fall 2021: Deadline July 1, 2021
- Spring 2022: Deadline December 1, 2021
- Students must be meeting the selection criteria at the time of admission in order to be considered.
- Please see the official 2021-2022 terms and conditions for full eligibility and renewal criteria.
2021-2022 Global Wildcat Tuition Awards
In recognition of students who exhibit an outstanding academic performance, the University of Arizona offers the Global Wildcat Award for incoming International freshmen and transfer students. Please review the Office of Admissions Global Wildcat Awards page for eligible awards.
Incoming Spring 2021 Transfer & International Scholarship Awards
Domestic transfer, International transfer, and International first-year students admitted for the Spring 2021 semester, please visit the 2020-2021 Terms and Conditions for eligible awards.
Arizona merit tuition awards are not available for use in University of Arizona Online programs.
All financial aid awards are divided into two equal disbursements paid to the student, half in the fall term and half in the spring term, unless otherwise noted.
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