University of Arizona (out-of-state)

National Scholars include National Merit Finalists and students selected for the following College Board National Recognition Programs: African American, First Generation, Hispanic, Indigenous and Rural/Small Town. The National Finalist Merit Scholarship award includes the college-sponsored, corporate-sponsored, or National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)-sponsored awards in the total offered amount. Students must respond to NMSC by their established dates to accept these awards. Award Amount: 1.Arizona Residents: $18,000 per academic year 2.Non-Arizona Residents: the value of the original Arizona Tuition Award + $3,000 National Scholar Award. Availability: Four consecutive years (8 semesters total) for fall and spring semesters only; based on academic year renewal requirements. Deadline: Completed application by May 1, 2024. Eligibility: 1. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, demonstrate lawful immigration status, or be a qualifying, non-citizen Arizona high school graduate who is receiving in-state tuition through Proposition 308. 2. Students must be pursuing a first Bachelor's Degree for Undergraduate studies. 3. Enroll in courses at Arizona as a first-time, full-time, degree-seeking student (i.e. students who did not attend any higher education institution including Community Colleges, Universities, or International post-secondary education schools after high school graduation). -Summer enrollment immediately before attending fall term at Arizona does not impact eligibility. Dual enrollment (college enrollment during high school) and/or participation in non-credit bearing programs during and post high school do not impact eligibility. All attempted post-secondary credit at accredited and non-accredited institutions post-high school does impact eligibility. 4. The award must be used beginning Fall 2024 semester.