Scholarship Opportunity

All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship

Offered by Arizona Board of Regents and Phi Theta Kappa

Nomination-based resident-tuition waiver for Arizona community college students transferring to one of the state's public universities.

Minimum GPA3.5+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCollege Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

PTK All-USA fall review; campus nomination deadlines may be earlier

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineDecember 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be an Arizona resident attending an Arizona community college, in good academic standing and working toward an associate degree.
  • Maintain at least a 3.5 GPA and demonstrate leadership and community involvement.
  • Be nominated by your community college; each campus may nominate two students.

Requirements

  • Current PTK All-USA review deadline is December 1, 2026. College nomination/internal deadlines may be earlier; contact your campus nominator before applying.
  • PTK All-USA route requires 6+ associate-degree college-level credits enrolled through December, 36+ completed semester credits by December, GPA 3.5 on coursework from the last five years, no prior All-USA/Coca-Cola team nomination and a disciplinary record meeting PTK rules. Confirm campus nomination eligibility.
  • If selected, gain admission to ASU/NAU/UArizona and begin using the waiver within one year. Minimum six credits per term; part-time, distance and eligible branch-campus courses may qualify.
  • Resident tuition only, up to 60 credits or ten consecutive undergraduate fall/spring semesters, whichever first; no summer. Renew under university conditions. Other tuition awards can combine only up to resident tuition under ABOR rules; confirm campus packaging.

How to Apply

  1. 1Ask your Arizona community college nominator for its internal deadline and required materials.
  2. 2Submit the PTK All-USA application for the December 1, 2026 review and obtain college nomination; if named to the Arizona team, coordinate university admission and waiver setup.