What it Takes to Earn a Flinn Scholarship

Who Becomes a Flinn Scholar?

Flinn Scholars are articulate, fun-loving, imperfect, hard-working, generous, creative, and curious.

They thrive in the classroom and maintain purposeful involvement in extracurricular activities. They assume leadership roles at their high schools and in their communities.

During high school, some Flinn Scholars were Academic Decathlon medalists, some were debate champions, some were Science Olympiad winners, some were  student government officers, some were prize-winning artists, some were all-region athletes, some did what no one else did.

At their universities--and beyond--some Flinn Scholars are athletes, some are doctors, some are executives, some are filmmakers, some are professors, some are elected officials, some are educators, some are attorneys, some are musicians, some do what no one else does.

Flinn Scholars come from every corner of Arizona, and upon arrival at university, they choose concentrations in virtually every discipline. There is no blueprint for a Flinn Scholar.

Merit, demonstrated by academic and personal achievement, is the only factor used to select Flinn Scholars.

General Requirements

Flinn Scholars must:

• Rank in the top 5 percent of their graduating class;

• Attain at least a 3.5 grade-point average;

• Score a minimum 29 on the ACT or 1300 on the SAT I (critical reading and math sections only);

• Participate and demonstrate leadership in a variety of extracurricular activities;

• Be U.S. citizens;

• Be residents of Arizona for the two years prior to entering the university.

To learn more about applying for the Flinn Scholarship, please read the strategies listed on the left, for students, parents, counselors, and teachers.