Flinn Scholars

Flinn Scholars is sponsored by Flinn Foundation. A merit-based scholarship providing a comprehensive package for top Arizona high school seniors to attend public universities.

Apply for the Flinn Scholarship - Flinn Foundation You are using an outdated browser and some functions on our site may not function correctly. Here's how you can upgrade your browser easily. Apply for the Flinn Scholarship Does your dream of college include the opportunity to travel abroad, conduct research, and pursue creative expression?

The flexibility to explore different fields and majors? The support to pursue internships and volunteer experiences? A talented, welcoming, and driven community of friends to share the journey?

Becoming a Flinn Scholar means having all this—and the ability to earn a full ride from one of Arizona’s public universities. In scope and value, the Flinn Scholarship is unlike almost any other undergraduate merit-based scholarship in the United States.

The scholarship—valued at more than $135,000—covers tuition, fees, housing, and meals at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona, plus study abroad. The 2027 Flinn Scholarship application opens in August 2026.

Meet the Flinn Scholars Class of 2026 ➤ Future applicants should begin with these steps: Review this page and those linked below with more information about the Flinn Scholarship’s benefits and requirements, application tips, and FAQs. Watch our information session .

Components of the Flinn Scholarship Application The Flinn Scholarship application comprises: 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 self-report of standardized test scores (as applicable from ACT, AP, Cambridge, IB, and SAT).

There is a minimum test score requirement of 26 on the ACT or 1230 on the SAT. Criteria such as grade-point average and class rank play a part in the Flinn Scholarship selection process, but they are not the sole basis for our decisions. We evaluate a student’s academic achievement, leadership and involvement, service to the community, ability to communicate, and personal characteristics.

Each factor is an important part of the holistic picture that you present to us. Learn more about the Flinn Scholarship’s benefits and requirements, as well as review tips and frequently asked questions, from these sections of the website: Send questions about the application process at any time to [email protected] or call (602) 744-6802. For information about Flinn Scholars, please contact: flinnscholars@flinn.

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