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2022-2023 Incoming First-Year and Transfer Tuition Scholarship Awards

Your Arizona journey is an investment in yourself that pays off immediately and lasts for a lifetime.

Please be aware that these criteria and award amounts are for 2022-2023 incoming First-Year and Transfer students only. They are subject to change for future years. 

Incoming Fall 2022 Domestic First-Year Arizona Resident and Non-Resident Awards

Wildcat Tuition Awards
Wildcat Tuition Awards ribbon

Arizona merit tuition awards for Fall 2022 incoming first-year Arizona resident students.

Terms and Conditions

Deadline: Admitted by June 1, 2022

 

Arizona Tuition Awards
Arizona Tuition Awards ribbon

Arizona merit tuition awards for Fall 2022 incoming first-year non-Arizona resident students.

Terms and Conditions

Deadline: Admitted by June 1, 2022

National Scholars Tuition Award
National Scholars Tuition Award

Arizona merit tuition awards for Fall 2022 incoming non-Arizona and Arizona resident National Scholarship Finalists.

Terms and Conditions

Deadline: Admitted by May 2, 2022

Dean’s Exemplary Award
Dean's Exemplary Award ribbon

Arizona merit tuition award for Fall 2022 incoming Arizona resident first-year students based on rigorous curriculum in the 16 core courses.

Terms and Conditions

Deadline: Admitted by June 1, 2022

Selection Criteria

The following list provides basic information regarding each University of Arizona Merit Tuition Award.

In addition, visit Scholarship Universe, an innovative scholarship matching database designed and created at the University of Arizona for our students.

 

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

Distinction Award ($10,000-$12,500)

Excellence Award ($5,000-$8,000)

Recognition Award ($750-$3,000)

Non-Resident Arizona Awards

Distinction Award ($30,000-$35,000)

Excellence Award ($12,500-$20,000)

Recognition Award ($1,000-$7,500)

Core GPA Range 
Resident Wildcat Awards
Non-Resident Arizona Awards
4.0

$12,500

$35,000

3.90 - 3.999

$10,000

$30,000

3.75-3.899

$8,000

$20,000

3.50 - 3.749

$5,000

$12,500

3.25 - 3.499

$3,000

$7,500

3.0 - 3.249

$2,000

$2,500

2.75 - 2.999

$750

$1,000

GPA calculated is based on your core unweighted high school GPA through your sixth semester. 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 2022 University of Arizona Admissions application no later than  June 1, 2022.
  • Students must submit their official 8th semester transcript for verification.
  • Please see the official 2022-2023 terms and conditions (coming soon) 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 2022 Domestic Transfer Scholarship Awards

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Award
Arizona merit award for Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 incoming Arizona Resident and Non-Resident transfer students.
 
Terms and Conditions
 
Deadline: Admitted by July 1, 2022 (for Summer/Fall 2022 admits) or December 1, 2022 (for Spring 2023 admits) 
 
Transfer Tuition Scholarship
Transfer Tuition Scholarship

Arizona merit award for Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 incoming Arizona Resident and Non-Resident transfer students.

Terms and Conditions

 
Deadline: Admitted by July 1, 2022 (for Summer/Fall 2022 admits) or December 1, 2022 (for Spring 2023 admits) 
Bridge Tuition Scholarship
Bridge Tuition Scholarship

Arizona merit award for Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 incoming Arizona Resident transfer students.

Terms and Conditions
 
Deadline: Admitted by July 1, 2022 (for Summer/Fall 2022 admits) or December 1, 2022 (for Spring 2023 admits) 

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 but attendance at a four-year institution does 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 2022: Deadline July 1, 2022 
    • Spring 2023: Deadline December 1, 2022
  • Students must be meeting the selection criteria at the time of admission in order to be considered. 
  • Please see the official 2022-2023  terms and conditions (coming soon) for full eligibility and renewal criteria. 

2022-2023 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 first-year and transfer students. Please review the Office of Admissions Global Wildcat Awards page for eligible awards. 


Arizona merit tuition awards are not available for use in University of Arizona Online programs, with the exception of the Bridge Tuition Award.

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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Scholarship Designation Form should be sent by donors to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid with your scholarship funds.

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