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Flinn Scholars Program The Flinn Scholarship: One of the most prestigious scholarships in the nation for undergraduate study

This year, 20 of Arizona’s highest-achieving students will become Flinn Scholars, receiving an unparalleled package for undergraduate study that encompasses:

* tuition and room and board;
* funding for study abroad;
* opportunity to intern with an exciting Arizona company or organization;
* mentorship from brilliant faculty; and
* fellowship in an extraordinary community of current and alumni Scholars. The program, in partnership with Arizona’s three state universities, provides enriched educational offerings that expand Scholars’ life and career options and create the kind of stimulating, intellectually challenging environment that students might find at the nation’s most selective colleges. Total dollar value, including the cash value of tuition provided by the universities, exceeds $115,000. We believe, though, that the non-monetary benefits of becoming a Flinn Scholar are much, much more valuable.

We are proud of the statewide reach reflected in this year’s Flinn Scholarship applicant pool and grateful to the studen...
20/10/2026

We are proud of the statewide reach reflected in this year’s Flinn Scholarship applicant pool and grateful to the students, educators, and communities behind it. We look forward to naming the Flinn Scholars Class of 2027 this spring.

16/10/2026

"There's something more to the world that just the laboratory!" Shaun Kirkpatrick (1987), Flinn Foundation Board member, reflected on the pivotal experiences during his four years as a Flinn Scholar at the U of A. Next week, we hear from Alex Stoken (2015) on his contributions to the historic Artemis II lunar mission, his return to Arizona, and why his Flinn cohort still matters.

Current and alumni Flinn Scholars can join conversations like these during our monthly Alumni Hour interviews and watch past recordings on YouTube and Spotify.
See Shaun's full recording here: https://tr.ee/shaun-kirkpatrick-interview

What's a moment in your education journey that's given you an epiphany?

Flinn Scholars enjoyed an exclusive gathering with historian Walter Isaacson, the 2026 ASU Centennial Lecturer and autho...
14/10/2026

Flinn Scholars enjoyed an exclusive gathering with historian Walter Isaacson, the 2026 ASU Centennial Lecturer and author of “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written,” who with ASU President Michael Crow examined the opening line of the Declaration of Independence:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among those are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

The annual ASU Centennial Lecture was established in 1985 with a Flinn Foundation endowed gift to commemorate the university’s 100th anniversary. The Oct. 7 public event at ASU Gammage was sponsored by Barrett, The Honors College.

The application for the Flinn Scholarship Class of 2027 is officially closed.Application submitted? That's worth celebra...
14/10/2026

The application for the Flinn Scholarship Class of 2027 is officially closed.

Application submitted? That's worth celebrating! 🙌

The Flinn Scholars Program asks you to reflect on your experiences, accomplishments, interests, and aspirations. That's no small task.

Congratulations to everyone who took on the challenge. We can't wait to learn more about you!

What's it like to help astronauts make scientific observations of the Moon and see software you helped build put to work...
09/10/2026

What's it like to help astronauts make scientific observations of the Moon and see software you helped build put to work in space?

Join us for our October Alumni Hour as Erik Stout (2008) interviews Alex Stoken (2015), a data scientist who contributed to April’s Artemis II crewed lunar mission.

Current and alumni Scholars can RSVP here: https://tr.ee/ah-alex-stoken-fb

One week left. From making new friends to research, mentorship, and study abroad opportunities, Elizabeth Ghartey says t...
06/10/2026

One week left. From making new friends to research, mentorship, and study abroad opportunities, Elizabeth Ghartey says the Flinn Scholarship gave her "the confidence to make the most of being in undergrad."

Finish your application by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, and see what it could do for you.

Today marked the grand reopening of College Depot at Phoenix Public Library!The ribbon-cutting brought together communit...
02/10/2026

Today marked the grand reopening of College Depot at Phoenix Public Library!

The ribbon-cutting brought together community leaders, partners, and public officials, including Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, to recognize this important resource for students and families.

Congratulations to the entire College Depot team on this exciting new chapter. Thank you for the important work you do to support students and families across Arizona!

29/09/2026

Shaun Kirkpatrick’s college years coincided with a transformative moment in world history: the fall of communism in the Eastern Bloc. As a member of the second class of Flinn Scholars (1987), Shaun had the opportunity to explore, study abroad, and follow his passions at a time when those experiences were opening his eyes to a rapidly changing world.

Hear more about his journey, from the The University of Arizona to a biotech investment firm and the Flinn Foundation Board of Directors, in our latest Alumni Hour interview.

Watch the full interview at link in comments.⬇️

Nearly 700 alumni strong, our community stays in touch long after graduation — swapping career news, life updates, and h...
25/09/2026

Nearly 700 alumni strong, our community stays in touch long after graduation — swapping career news, life updates, and hard-won advice. Recently, we asked alumni: "Looking back, what would you tell yourself going into your final year of undergrad?" Their answers are exactly the kind of advice we think this year's seniors, the Class of 2023, could use. Flip through the cards to read what they said.

Visit our newest webpage for advice and reflections from current Scholars: https://www.flinn.org/flinn-scholars-recruitment/

23/09/2026

Each Flinn Scholar has a unique story to share.

Hear reflections from current Flinn Scholars about their experience and why Arizona high-school seniors should apply for this special opportunity valued at more than $140,000.

Then be sure and finish the application by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.

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