Deadline is February 4, 2026
Eligibility to Apply
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Are an Arizona resident
- Are a current graduating senior attending a public, private, charter, or home school
- Will be a first-generation college student (neither parent, stepparent, or legal guardian holds a four-year degree from any country)
- Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (weighted or unweighted)
- Have a minimum test score of 1110 SAT, 22 ACT, or 72 CLT
- Demonstrate financial need
- Plan to attend ASU-Tempe, NAU-Flagstaff, UA-Tucson
- Agree to live in on-campus housing during freshman and sophomore year
Eligibility for Award
Recipients of the award will:
- Sign the Scholar Participation Agreement
- Agree to participate in all aspects of the program and be eligible to travel internationally
- Attend the Dorrance New Scholar Orientation
- Successfully complete the Dorrance Summer Bridge Program