Flinn Scholars
Providing world-class undergraduate education in partnership with Arizona’s public universities.
The Flinn Scholarship
The Flinn Scholarship, valued at more than $120,000, covers tuition, fees, housing, and meals at one of Arizona’s public universities—plus study abroad.
Scholars learn from top 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.
Upcoming: Applicant info sessions
The Flinn Scholars Program will host five information sessions in March and April, sharing the benefits of one of the nation’s most prestigious merit-based scholarships and strategies to assist in building the strongest application.
The sessions will be valuable for all high-school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Among presenters: representatives from Arizona’s public universities, including honors-college and admissions staff; Flinn Scholars Program staff; and current Flinn Scholars. [Read more]
Q & A with Flinn Scholar and UA senior Alexa Nguyen
Flinn: What led you to apply for the Flinn Scholarship?
Alexa: I initially heard about the Flinn Scholarship when I was a freshman in high school from a current Flinn Scholar at the time, Nikil Selvam (Class of 2010). He explained to me what the Scholarship was and what it had to offer. I kept it in mind as I progressed through high school, and when the time came to apply, I knew I might as well go for it because it was an unbelievable opportunity. I certainly didn’t think I would get it when I applied, but I recognized how valuable the Scholarship would be, both from a monetary standpoint and the access to a community of Scholars that would support me during my time as an undergrad and beyond. [Read more]
How to prepare for the Flinn Scholarship application
The competition is more rigorous for the Flinn Scholarship than for even the most-selective colleges and universities. And there are ways to get ready well ahead of the application deadline.
Our reviewers examine applicants’ academic achievement, leadership and involvement, service to the community, ability to communicate, and personal qualities.
Each of these factors is an important part of the holistic picture that you present to us. [Read more]
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Q & A with Flinn Scholar and UA senior Alexa Nguyen
Alexa Nguyen is a Class of 2015 Flinn Scholar who graduated from Prescott High School. She is currently a senior at the University of Arizona. Flinn: What led you to apply for the Flinn Scholarship? Alexa: I initially heard about the Flinn Scholarship when I was a freshman in high school from a current Flinn […]
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For information about Flinn Scholars, please contact:
flinnscholars@flinn.org or (602) 744-6802
Anne Lassen
Vice President, Scholarship and Education Initiatives
Ruben E. Aguirre
Flinn Scholars Program Manager
Haydee Kukowski
Flinn Scholars Program Coordinator