The University of Arizona has unveiled the Global Wildcat Award, a prestigious scholarship opportunity aimed at incoming freshmen and transfer students.
The University of Arizona has unveiled the Global Wildcat Award, a prestigious scholarship opportunity aimed at incoming freshmen and transfer students. Aspiring candidates can apply for these scholarships via the official University of Arizona website at everywhere.arizona.edu.
This initiative seeks to provide significant financial support to deserving students, offering awards ranging from $5,500 to a remarkable $22,000 per academic year. Recognizing the financial challenges faced by students, the University of Arizona has also taken into account additional expenses such as tuition, fees, textbooks, living costs, and mandatory health insurance.
To be eligible for consideration for the Global Wildcat First-Year Award, applicants simply need to ensure that they submit their completed admission applications before the specified deadline. The scholarships are intended to be used for the semester they are initially offered.
Eligibility Criteria
A limited number of merit-based scholarships will be granted to international students based on their application for admission, provided they exhibit exceptional academic records and test scores (including TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE Academic).
It’s important to note that these scholarship offers are non-negotiable and will not be adjusted to match offers from other institutions. The awarded amount remains the same as the initial offer for continuing students, even if a student improves their GPA while at the University of Arizona.
These scholarships are exclusively designated for undergraduate studies and cannot be applied to any other academic level.
For conditionally admitted students who choose to enroll in the CESL U-Track Pathway and successfully complete one semester in the program, they will be awarded the scholarship they initially qualified for.
In cases where a student becomes classified as an Arizona resident, the scholarship will be adjusted accordingly to cover a proportional amount of resident tuition, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
It is crucial for applicants to be aware that this scholarship cannot be combined with any other tuition award, including but not limited to National Merit Finalist, National Scholar, Transfer Tuition Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, certain ROTC Tuition Awards, the Arizona-Sonoran Tuition Award, sponsored students, and some departmental tuition awards, depending on their type and amount.
Furthermore, students who may not meet the standard minimum renewal criteria but continue to maintain specific requirements will be granted an automatic grace period for the following academic year.
The University of Arizona’s Global Wildcat Award represents a significant commitment to making higher education accessible and affordable for talented students, both locally and from around the world. It stands as a testament to the university’s dedication to academic excellence and inclusivity. Aspiring students are encouraged to apply promptly and explore this exciting opportunity for financial assistance in pursuing their higher education goals.