The application is now open for the 2026 Flinn Scholarship, which will provide a full ride to an Arizona public university for about 20 Arizona students.
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20.
Arizona high-school seniors are eligible to apply for the merit-based scholarship, which is valued at more than $135,000.
The Flinn Scholarship is supported by the Phoenix-based Flinn Foundation in partnership with Arizona’s three public universities.
The Flinn Scholarship benefits include:
- The full cost of tuition and mandatory fees, plus housing and meals, at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona;
- Funding for an international summer seminar after the Scholar’s freshman year and for at least one additional study-abroad experience;
- Participation in an extraordinary community of nearly 750 current and alumni Flinn Scholars;
- Membership in a university honors college, with amenities including small classes, access to top researchers, and guest lectures;
- Personal mentoring from top faculty and fellow Scholars as well as exposure to Arizona and global leaders in business, government, science, and the arts at exclusive events; and
- Intellectual, cultural and social activities developed exclusively for Flinn Scholars by both the Flinn Foundation and the universities.
The Flinn Scholarship application is comprised of:
- Forms that collect biographical data and information about current studies and extracurricular activities (including employment);
- Two essay prompts and one short-answer question;
- One academic/teacher recommendation, submitted separately by a high-school teacher who has given you a letter grade in a course;
- One leadership/service recommendation, submitted separately by a teacher, professor, coach, employer, or community member;
- A copy of your transcript and school profile, uploaded by your high school academic counselor on the counselor report; and
- A copy of ACT or SAT scores (with a minimum test score of 26 on the ACT or 1230 on the SAT). The final test dates that will be considered for the 2026 application cycle are Oct. 4 (SAT) and Oct. 18 (ACT).
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or (602) 744-6802.