Arizona's Dorrance Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Dorrance Family
The Dorrance Scholarship is a need-based award that aims to instill college-going traditions in future generations of Arizona families, to provide financial access and academic support for recipients, and to enhance college persistence through unique enrichment experiences.
More than financial aid, the Dorrance Scholarship offers Arizona’s first-generation college students resources and real-world experiences—a launchpad for success in college and beyond.
How to apply
The application process happens in three phases. Phase I: Applicants will submit an online application, verification documents, and their FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) by the February due date by 4:59 p.m. (AZ Standard Time).
Phase II: Semi-finalists will be selected and announced in February. The Phase II application, including writing samples, and two letters of recommendation are due by the March due date by 4:59 p.m. (AZ Standard Time).
Phase III: Finalists are announced and invited to an in-person interview in April. Recipients are announced by April 30 each year.
Are You Eligible?
We’re looking for motivated Arizona students who will be the first in their families to earn a four-year college degree. See if you qualify:
You must:
- Be an Arizona resident
- Be a current graduating high school senior (public, private, charter, or home school)
- Be a first-generation college student (neither parent, stepparent, or legal guardian holds a four-year degree from any country)
- Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (weighted or unweighted)
- Have a minimum test score of 1110 SAT, 22 ACT, or 72 CLT
- Demonstrate financial need
- Plan to attend ASU Tempe, NAU Flagstaff, or UA Tucson
- Agree to live in on-campus housing during your first two years
If this sounds like you, we’d love to see your application.
Go to Scholarship Application