The Thunderbirds Scholars Program Grant

The Thunderbirds Scholars Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Arizona Community Foundation
Last Updated: February 01, 2026

Summary

The Thunderbirds Scholars Program, established by the Arizona Community Foundation in 2019, offers a four-year, renewable scholarship for Arizona high school graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.5. This scholarship covers tuition, fees, and room and board at ASU, NAU, or U of A, and includes mentoring support. Students can also seek opportunities for study abroad and internships, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience.

Overview

For more than four decades, the Arizona Community Foundation has worked in tandem with generous individuals, families, and organizations to address some of the biggest challenges facing our state. Thunderbirds Scholars Program Founded in 2019, The Thunderbirds Scholars Program provides a four-year, full ride, renewable scholarship to attend Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University or University of Arizona. This scholarship covers the cost of attendance including tuition, fees, and room and board. Recipients receive mentoring support from Education Forward Arizona. The Thunderbirds Scholars Program will entertain requests for opportunities for study abroad, internships and other programs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduate from an Arizona high school, or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.5.Provide two (2) letters of recommendation – academic and personal.Must plan to attend Arizona State University, University of Arizona, or Northern Arizona University in Fall 2025 as an incoming freshman.Must not combine the scholarship with other funds except needs-based federal financial aid.Criteria for renewal: Full-time student with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Students must apply for renewal after the first award year. Scholarship is for a total of four years.