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Global Wildcat Award for Main Campus Study

In recognition of students who exhibit outstanding academic performance, the University of Arizona offers the Global Wildcat Award for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Please review the links below for more information regarding our merit-based scholarships for admitted and conditionally admitted students who are planning to enroll at the University of Arizona for the Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 semesters.

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First-Year Global Wildcat Award

Please see the chart below for a description of the Global Wildcat Award opportunities for students who begin their studies in Spring 2023, Fall 2023 or Spring 2024.

GPA GLOBAL WILDCAT FIRST-YEAR AWARD AMOUNT
4.00 $22,000
3.90-3.99 $18,500
3.75-3.89 $15,000
3.50-3.74 $11,000
3.25-3.49 $7,500
3.00-3.24 $5,500

 

How to be Considered

To be considered for a Global Wildcat First-Year Award, all you need to do is submit your completed admission application by the application deadline.

Award Terms & Conditions

To learn more about the terms and conditions for the Global Wildcat Award, please visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website and select "Global Wildcat Award" from the list.

 

Spring 2023 Transfer Global Wildcat Award

Please see the chart below for a description of the Global Wildcat Award opportunities for transfer applicants to the University of Arizona:

GPA GLOBAL WILDCAT TRANSFER AWARD AMOUNT
Phi Theta Kappa Member with 3.5+ $18,500
3.80-4.00 $11,000
3.50-3.79 $7,500
3.00-3.49 $5,500

Students who earn 12 or more transferable units taken at a non-U.S. college or university or at a U.S. junior or community college are eligible for the above awards. 

How to be Considered

To be considered for a Global Wildcat Transfer Award, all you need to do is submit your completed admission application by the application deadline.

Award Terms & Conditions

To learn more about the terms and conditions for the Global Wildcat Award, please visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website and select "Global Wildcat Award" from the list.

 

Fall 2023 Transfer Global Wildcat Award

Please see the chart below for a description of the Global Wildcat Award opportunities for transfer applicants to the University of Arizona:

GPA GLOBAL WILDCAT TRANSFER AWARD AMOUNT
Phi Theta Kappa Member with 3.5+  $15,000
3.90-4.00 $11,000
3.50-3.89 $6,000
3.00-3.49 $2,000

Students who earn 12 or more transferable units taken at a non-U.S. college or university or at a U.S. junior or community college are eligible for the above awards.

How to be Considered

To be considered for a Global Wildcat Transfer Award, all you need to do is submit your completed admission application by the application deadline.

Award Terms & Conditions

To learn more about the terms and conditions for the Global Wildcat Award, please visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website and select "Global Wildcat Award" from the list.

 

Spring 2023 Global Wildcat Award for Students who Transition to Main Campus

Global Direct Online students who transition to Main Campus are eligible to receive the Global Wildcat Transfer Award. Please review the award opportunities below:

GPA GLOBAL WILDCAT TRANSITION AWARD AMOUNT
3.80-4.00 $11,000
3.50-3.79 $7,500
3.00-3.49 $5,500

 

How to be Considered

To be considered for a Global Wildcat Award, all you need to do is transition to the main campus in the fall or spring semester. Please contact your adviser for more information.

Award Terms & Conditions

To learn more about the terms and conditions for the Global Wildcat Award, please visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website and select "Global Wildcat Award" from the list.

 

Fall 2023 Global Wildcat Award for Students who Transition to Main Campus

Global Direct Online students who transition to Main Campus are eligible to receive the Global Wildcat Transfer Award. Please review the award opportunities below:

GPA GLOBAL WILDCAT TRANSITION AWARD AMOUNT
3.90-4.00 $11,000
3.50-3.89 $6,000
3.00-3.49 $2,000

 

How to be Considered

To be considered for a Global Wildcat Award, all you need to do is transition to the main campus in the fall or spring semester. Please contact your adviser for more information.

Award Terms & Conditions

To learn more about the terms and conditions for the Global Wildcat Award, please visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website and select "Global Wildcat Award" from the list.

 

Global Wildcat Award for Conditionally Admitted Students (for students enrolling in the fall or spring)

Conditionally admitted students who enroll in the CESL U-Track Pathway and successfully complete one semester in the program AND enroll full-time at the University of Arizona the following semester will be awarded the scholarship they would have qualified for originally.

First-Year Global Wildcat Award

Please see the chart below for a description of the Global Wildcat Award opportunities for students who begin the studies in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023.

GPA GLOBAL WILDCAT AWARD AMOUNT
4.00 $22,000
3.90-3.99 $18,500
3.75-3.89 $15,000
3.50-3.74 $11,000
3.25-3.49 $7,500
3.00-3.24 $5,500

 

How to be Considered

To be considered for a Global Wildcat Award, all you need to do is submit your completed admission application by May 1 if you are applying for fall admission.

Award Terms & Conditions

To learn more about the terms and conditions for the Global Wildcat Award, please visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website and select "Global Wildcat Award" from the list.

Transfer Global Wildcat Award

Please see the chart below for a description of the Global Wildcat Award opportunities for transfer applicants to the University of Arizona:

GPA GLOBAL WILDCAT AWARD AMOUNT
3.0-3.49 GPA $5,500
3.5-3.799 GPA* $7,500
3.8-4.0 GPA $11,000
Phi Theta Kappa Member with 3.5+ GPA $18,500

Students who earn 12 or more transferable units taken at a non-U.S. college or university or at a U.S. junior or community college are eligible for the above awards. Additionally, students who begin their studies in a Global Direct program or dual degree program are also eligible for the above awards.

How to be Considered

To be considered for a Global Wildcat Award, all you need to do is submit your completed admission application by May 1 for fall admission or November 1 for spring admissions.

Award Terms & Conditions

To learn more about the terms and conditions for the Global Wildcat Award, please visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website and select "Global Wildcat Award" from the list.

Global Wildcat Award for Students who Transition to Main Campus

Global Direct Online students who transition to Main Campus are eligible to receive the Global Wildcat Award. Please review the award opportunities below:

3.0-3.49 GPA 3.5-3.799 GPA 3.8-4.0 GPA
$5,500 $7,500 $11,000

 

How to be Considered

To be considered for a Global Wildcat Award, all you need to do is transition to the main campus in the fall or spring semester. Please contact your adviser for more information.

Award Terms & Conditions

To learn more about the terms and conditions for the Global Wildcat Award, please visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website and select "Global Wildcat Award" from the list.

Global Wildcat Award for Conditionally Admitted Students (Fall or Spring)

Conditionally admitted students who enroll in the CESL U-Track Pathway and successfully complete one semester in the program AND enroll full-time at the University of Arizona the following semester will be awarded the scholarship they would have qualified for originally.

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