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The Flinn Scholarship
The Flinn Scholarship isn’t about what you get. It’s about who you become and the impact you make. With the world-class education made possible by the Flinn Scholarship, you can become an agent of discovery, creativity and leadership who will make a difference.
The Flinn Scholarship—valued at more than $135,000—covers tuition, fees, housing, and meals at one of Arizona’s public universities, plus study abroad. Each year, about 20 top Arizona high-school seniors are chosen to learn from amazing faculty, business leaders, and civic innovators and join a vibrant, eclectic community—including a powerful alumni network.
What’s the Flinn Scholar blueprint? There is none. Scholars emerge from throughout Arizona and become leaders in every discipline you can imagine.
20 Arizona high-school seniors selected for 2026 Flinn Scholarship
The Flinn Scholarship, a prestigious merit-based scholarship that provides a full ride to an Arizona public university, has been awarded to 20 excelling high-school seniors following a competitive selection process.
The 41st class of Flinn Scholars, from 19 Arizona high schools and five counties, receives a comprehensive package valued at more than $135,000 over four undergraduate years including a full ride and international travel.
The Class of 2026, which was selected from 1,150 applications submitted in October, joins current Scholars attending honors colleges at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona. Four high schools are celebrating their first Flinn Scholar in 2026. [Meet the Scholars]
2026 Flinn Scholars honor Arizona educators for their lasting impact
The Distinguished Educators selected by the Flinn Scholars Class of 2026 were recognized Saturday, May 2, during the annual Flinn Scholarship Recognition Luncheon in Scottsdale. These educators represent teachers across Arizona who not only shape academic journeys, but also instill confidence, and champion students at pivotal moments in their lives.
On the weekend prior to Teacher Appreciation Week, students honored teachers from elementary and middle school, as well as those who guided them in high school classrooms and extracurricular pursuits including Mock Trial and Academic Decathlon. The luncheon also introduced the Class of 2026 Flinn Scholars and honored the 20 Scholars graduating from an Arizona public university this year. [Read more]
Flinn Scholar receives prestigious Goldwater science scholarship
Ariana Rahman been named a Goldwater Scholar, awarded to outstanding U.S. college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise as future research leaders in the fields of science, engineering, and mathematics.
The Class of 2024 Flinn Scholar, who is studying biological and biomedical sciences and bioinformatics at Arizona State University, said the mentorship built into the Scholars program has helped her navigate demanding research and academic opportunities with more confidence. Rahman shares her reflections on what this recognition means and what she is most looking forward to in the experience ahead. [Read more]
Flinn Scholar Alumni Voices: Sharad Desai
Sharad Desai was appointed last year to serve as a United States District Judge for the District of Arizona, where he presides over both criminal and civil cases as a trial court judge in the Sandra Day O’Connor courthouse in Phoenix.
The Flinn Scholar alum from the Class of 1999 worked in Honeywell International Inc.’s legal department for almost a decade and practiced commercial litigation and appellate law at Osborn Maledon, PA, a Phoenix-based law firm. Desai said the importance of developing and fostering a supportive, diverse, and interesting community of peers is a lesson he learned as a Flinn Scholar and continues to employ each time he’s in a new environment. [Read more]
Study abroad trip to Greece proves life-changing for two Flinn Scholars
Sriya Ramisetty and Taylor Raney, two Class of 2023 Flinn Scholars attending the University of Arizona W.A. Franke Honors College, reflect on their opportunity to travel to Greece as part of a study abroad program that emphasized experiential, personalized, and reflective learning grounded in writing practices.
The three-week trip to Athens, the Cycladic Islands, and Crete was fully funded by the Flinn Scholarship, which provides two study abroad opportunities including a group seminar after the first year. The Scholars visited popular tourist sites, famous for their archaeological and mythological significance, but also took time to experience the more “forgotten” places. [Read more]
Details For
A great Flinn Scholarship application has many components. But we only select students we believe we really know. Be yourself.
There are a number of specific ways throughout your student’s high-school years to help ensure a strong application and candidacy.
In addition to student-submitted materials, the application requires two teacher recommendations and a high-school academic counselor’s report.
News and Updates
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‘The whole state helped me win’: Graduating Flinn Scholars reflect on growth, purpose, community
When the graduating Flinn Scholars took the stage at this year’s Flinn Scholars Recognition Luncheon, their stories reflected far more than academic success. Again and again, themes of exploration, resilience, and connection emerged—revealing undergraduate journeys shaped not only by achievement, but by moments of challenge, discovery, and transformation. Across disciplines and campuses, graduates described the freedom to pursue […]
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2026 Flinn Scholars thank Arizona educators for their lasting impact
One by one, the 20 Flinn Scholars from the Class of 2026 approached the stage to honor a special teacher who made a major impact somewhere along the way. The Distinguished Educators selected by the new group of Scholars were recognized Saturday, May 2, during the annual Flinn Scholarship Recognition Luncheon in Scottsdale. These educators […]
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Flinn Scholar receives prestigious Goldwater science scholarship
Ariana Rahman been named a Goldwater Scholar, awarded to outstanding U.S. college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise as future research leaders in the fields of science, engineering, and mathematics.
The Class of 2024 Flinn Scholar, who is studying biological and biomedical sciences and bioinformatics at Arizona State University, said the mentorship built into the Scholars program has helped her navigate demanding research and academic opportunities with more confidence. Rahman shares her reflections on what this recognition means and what she is most looking forward to in the experience ahead.
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20 Arizona high-school seniors selected for 2026 Flinn Scholarship
The Flinn Scholarship, a prestigious merit-based scholarship that provides a full ride to an Arizona public university, has been awarded to 20 excelling high-school seniors following a competitive selection process. The 41st class of Flinn Scholars from 19 Arizona high schools receives a comprehensive package valued at more than $135,000 over four undergraduate years, including […]
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