Scholarships
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 or fall semesters.
First-Year Global Wildcat Award (for students enrolling in the fall 2022 or spring 2023)
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.