University of Arizona Scholarships for International Students 2026

Yes. University of Arizona Online students can still pursue financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Check the University of Arizona Online website for more information.

University of Arizona scholarships span most subject areas (the exact eligibility depends on the specific award and department), including engineering, business, STEM fields (computer science, data science, environmental and life sciences), humanities, social sciences, and more. In scholarship stories, you can see real subject examples too: Hadiqa Maqsood pursued Water & Environmental Engineering and a Ph.D. in Biosystem Engineering, and she noted her “research showed that sustainability and environmental engineering were preferred disciplines for scholarships, as STEM… has been big in demand.”

Many University of Arizona scholarships are open broadly to admitted international students (and then filtered by merit, level, college, or major), while others are nationality/region-specific.

Often yes for international applicants, unless you qualify for an exemption or an approved pathway. For undergraduate admission, UArizona lists multiple ways to prove English proficiency (for example: Duolingo, IELTS, and TOEFL among others, each with minimum scores). For graduate admission, the Graduate College sets minimum English-proficiency requirements, and it also states that Duolingo is not accepted for demonstrating English proficiency at the Graduate College level. In the scholarship-recipient experience, Hadiqa Maqsood described this step very plainly: “I began preparing for the TOEFL and GREs.”

It depends on level and program, but there is clear baseline guidance. For undergraduate international admissions, UArizona’s country requirements pages note that “strong applicants will have a minimum recalculated grade point average (GPA) of 3.0” over the last three years of academic coursework (and some majors/colleges can be more selective). For graduate admission, the Graduate College lists minimum GPAs by program type (for example, 3.00 for degree programs). And even when you meet the baseline, a stronger overall profile can matter. Hadiqa Maqsood advised applicants to “add to your profile, not just with grades but also publications” and more.

There isn’t one single university-wide age limit that applies to all UArizona scholarships; most are based on academic level, enrollment status, and merit/criteria set by the scholarship. Some external scholarships can have age-related rules, so it’s always scholarship-specific. In the Global Scholarships story, Hadiqa Maqsood mentioned she was applying for PhD programs “while working full-time,” which is a good reminder that many scholarship pathways are open to applicants at different life stages.

A good baseline is: meet admission requirements for your level, meet English proficiency requirements (if applicable), and maintain a strong GPA—then layer in a clear academic direction and evidence of impact. For undergraduates, UArizona’s international admission guidance commonly points to strong academic performance (often around a 3.0 recalculated GPA depending on your curriculum/country) plus required transcripts and English proof. For graduates, the Graduate College sets a minimum GPA framework (commonly 3.0 for degree programs) plus English proficiency, and then departments may add their own requirements.

Undergraduate (including international applicants): Common requirements include an online application, legible/translated unofficial transcript(s) for initial review, proof of English proficiency (if required), and payment of the application fee. UArizona also encourages (and in some pathways expects) an application essay as a way to explain fit and goals.

Graduate: You’ll typically apply through GradApp and upload unofficial transcripts for review, meet English proficiency requirements (test scores or approved alternatives), and pay the graduate application fee. Many programs also require program-specific materials such as recommendations, a statement of purpose/intent, a resume/CV, writing samples, portfolios, and sometimes exams (GRE/GMAT) depending on the department. International graduate applicants may also be asked for financial guarantee documents after admission as part of the I-20 process (not always required upfront).

Yes. For undergraduate international admission, UArizona lists an $85 (non-refundable) application fee in its international admissions materials. For graduate applications, the Graduate College lists non-refundable fees (for example: $90 for degree-seeking applications and $45 for non-degree seeking). If you apply to multiple graduate programs, you generally submit a separate application and fee for each one.