Flinn Foundation

Improving the quality of life in Arizona to benefit future generations.

Flinn Scholars

Providing world-class undergraduate education in partnership with Arizona’s public universities.

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Tuition. Housing. Study Abroad. Community. And much more.
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Learn about what it takes to qualify for the Flinn Scholarship, a value of more than $130,000.
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Flinn Scholars begin in Arizona. Their journeys take them throughout the world.
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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 Scholarshipvalued at more than $130,000covers 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 communityincluding 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. 


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Kris Mayes praises Flinn Scholarship’s impact on road from Prescott to Attorney General

Kris Mayes had two main loves as a kid growing up in Prescott, Arizona. One was writing and journalism. The other, politics and government.

Mayes has been remarkably successful in pursuing both her interests, serving as a reporter for the largest newspaper in the state, a governor’s press secretary, and holding public office as a corporation commissioner and Arizona Attorney General.

In between the onset of these childhood dreams, and her role today as Arizona’s top lawyer, were the four years she spent as a Flinn Scholar, majoring in political science at Arizona State University. [Read more]


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Life Hack Day brings together Flinn Scholars to talk about future paths

One of the highlights of the year for the Flinn Scholars is the annual Life Hack Day, which gathers current Scholars and alumni for a day of career development, mentoring, networking, and community.

The February event at the Phoenix Art Museum attracted some 60 Flinn Scholars attending Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona who had the opportunity to meet and engage in conversation with nine Scholar alumni about a wide range of topics.

Seven Flinn Scholars share their thoughts about the special day. [Read more]


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39 Flinn Scholarship Finalists move on to last stage

Nearly 40 Arizona high-school seniors interviewed in March for a chance to be named a Class of 2023 Flinn Scholar.

The 39 Flinn Scholarship Finalists, who represent 35 traditional public, charter, and private high schools from six Arizona counties, were selected from about 80 Semifinalists who interviewed in January. 

The Flinn Scholarship, a merit-based award given by the Flinn Foundation since 1986, includes funding for tuition, housing, meals, and study abroad at an Arizona public university—a value of more than $130,000. Twenty of the Finalists will be announced as Class of 2023 Flinn Scholars in April. [Read more]


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Flinn Scholar Nathaniel Ross heads to Oxford on Rhodes Scholarship

Nathaniel Ross started his advocacy for disability rights when he was only 8 years old. The Mesa native, who grew up experiencing barriers in areas such as education and health care, spent his early years speaking at conferences, serving on advisory boards, and being involved in chronic health communities.

As a Flinn Scholar, Ross’ advocacy was a major component of his undergraduate experience at Arizona State University, where he was a quadruple major who graduated in less than four years. And in the coming years, Ross’ dedication to disability law and policy will continue to be the centerpiece of his life—as a Rhodes Scholar. [Read more]


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Flinn Scholar Katie Pascavis adds Marshall Scholarship to her list of accolades

Flinn. Goldwater. Udall. And now, Marshall. For Katie Pascavis, prestigious scholarships are becoming a regular occurrence.

The Flinn Scholar and senior at Arizona State University was one of 40 students announced last week as 2023 Marshall Scholars. The award from the British government will enable her to pursue graduate study in the United Kingdom for up to three years and receive specialized knowledge and training in the WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) sector—where she aspires to work one day for international and community-based organizations. [Read more]


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Flinn Scholar Mitchell Zakocs shares his experience as NASA intern

Mitchell Zakocs is a Class of 2021 Flinn Scholar studying computer science at Arizona State University. Over the summer, Mitchell was an intern at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Washington, D.C., which he describes as possibly one of the most enriching and challenging experiences of his life.

In his reflection, Zakocs writes that the Flinn Scholars Program connected him with a wide network of engineers, developers, and researchers who assisted in his internship search. He also had the opportunity to meet and network with Flinn Scholar alumni who lived and worked in the area. [Read more]


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Applicants

A great Flinn Scholarship application has many components. But we only select students we believe we really know. Be yourself.

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Parents

There are a number of specific ways throughout your student’s high-school years to help ensure a strong application and candidacy.

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Teachers & Counselors

In addition to student-submitted materials, the application requires two teacher recommendations and a high-school academic counselor’s report.

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News and Updates

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Dr. David Gullen to hand over Flinn Foundation board chair after more than two decades of service

Dr. Eric Reiman, nationally recognized Alzheimer’s researcher, selected as new chair Dr. David Gullen, the longest-serving member of the Flinn Foundation board of directors, is stepping down as chair after 21 years of leading the philanthropic grantmaking organization. He will remain a board member through March 2024 before retiring. Gullen, a physician who practiced internal […]

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Kris Mayes praises Flinn Scholarship’s impact on road from Prescott to Attorney General

By Brian PowellFlinn Foundation Kris Mayes had two main loves as a kid growing up in Prescott, Arizona. One was writing and journalism. The other, politics and government. Mayes has been remarkably successful in pursuing both her interests, serving as a reporter for the largest newspaper in the state, a governor’s press secretary, and holding […]

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Life Hack Day brings together Flinn Scholars to talk about future paths

One of the highlights of the year for the Flinn Scholars is the annual Life Hack Day, which gathers current Scholars and alumni for a day of career development, mentoring, networking, and community. The Feb. 4 afternoon event at the Phoenix Art Museum attracted some 60 Flinn Scholars attending Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, […]

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39 Flinn Scholarship Finalists move on to last stage

Nearly 40 Arizona high-school seniors will interview in March for a chance to be named a Class of 2023 Flinn Scholar. The 39 Flinn Scholarship Finalists, who represent 35 traditional public, charter, and private high schools from six Arizona counties, were selected from about 80 Semifinalists who interviewed earlier this month. The four high schools […]