Global Wildcat Award
Global Wildcat Award Information
In recognition of students who exhibit an outstanding academic performance, the University of Arizona offers the Global Wildcat Award for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Please review the links below for more information regarding our merit-based scholarships for admitted and conditionally admitted students who are planning to enroll at the University of Arizona for the spring or fall semesters.
Freshman Global Wildcat Award (for students who begin enrollment in the spring semester)
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| ACT | 32-36 | 30-31 | 28-29 | 26-27 | 24-25 | 22-23 | REGARDLESS OF TEST SCORE |
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| SAT | 1420-1600 | 1360-1410 | 1300-1350 | 1230-1290 | 1160-1220 | 1100-1150 | (or no test score) |
| 4.00 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $16,000 | $14,000 | $10,000 |
| 3.75-3.99 | $20,000 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $15,000 | $14,000 | $12,000 | $8,000 |
| 3.5-3.749 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $16,000 | $14,000 | $12,000 | $10,000 | $6,000 |
| 3.25-3.49 | $18,000 | $16,000 | $15,000 | $14,000 | $12,000 | $8,000 | $4,000 |
| 3.0-3.249 | $15,000 | $14,000 | $13,000 | $12,000 | $9,000 | $7,000 | |
| 2.75-2.99 | $10,000 | $8,000 | $6,000 | $5,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 |
3.25 (or higher) unweighted, core GPA awards: Regardless of test score (or no test score), international students with a 3.25 (or higher) unweighted GPA in core courses can receive an award of $4,000-$10,000. Students with modest or no scores and a 3.25 (or higher) GPA in core courses receive this scholarship. Higher test scores will increase the merit award and the higher award prevails.
Eligibility
- Must verify your lawful presence as described under Arizona's Proposition 300. Semesters without lawful presence verified will be lost and counted against the scholarship's total eight semesters.
- Awards are for undergraduate studies only.
- Meet the criteria from the charts above. Please note: GPA calculation occurs during the admissions evaluation process. GPA calculations consider core coursework including math, science, native language, second language, social science, and fine arts.
- In addition to the criteria above, submit a complete application and all required documents for admission by November 1.
- We recommend that Scholarship Recipients pay their $425 enrollment fee as soon as possible to secure their enrollment for the spring term.
- Non-degree seeking and exchange students are not eligible for the Global Wildcat Award.
Award Amounts and Coverage
- $2,000 - $20,000; amounts for continuing students will remain the same as the initial offer.
- Scholarships are renewable for 4 years (8 consecutive semesters) for freshmen.
- The award levels reflect the full academic year (two semester) value of the award; half will be awarded in the spring and half in the fall.
Application
An application for admission serves as an application for the scholarship.
Deadlines
- Students must submit a complete application and all required documents for admission by November 1.
Additional Information
- The Global Wildcat Award is a highly competitive undergraduate tuition scholarship offered annually to a select number of incoming international students attending the UA.
- Students selected for this scholarship will receive a notification by email and a letter in their admissions packet.
- Offers are non-negotiable and are not increased to match offers from other institutions.
- The award must be used the semester for which it was first offered.
- Awards are not offered for summer terms.
To learn more, visit our Terms and Conditions webpage and select “Global Wildcat Award” from the list.
Freshman Global Wildcat Award (for students enrolling in the fall semester)
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| ACT | 32-36 | 30-31 | 28-29 | 26-27 | 24-25 | 22-23 | REGARDLESS OF TEST SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | 1420-1600 | 1360-1410 | 1300-1350 | 1230-1290 | 1160-1220 | 1100-1150 | (or no test score) |
| 4.00 | $35,000 | $30,000 | $20,000 | $18,000 | $16,000 | $14,000 | $10,000 |
| 3.75-3.99 | $30,000 | $25,000 | $18,000 | $15,000 | $14,000 | $12,000 | $8,000 |
| 3.5-3.749 | $20,000 | $18,000 | $16,000 | $14,000 | $12,000 | $10,000 | $6,000 |
| 3.25-3.49 | $18,000 | $16,000 | $15,000 | $14,000 | $12,000 | $8,000 | $4,000 |
| 3.0-3.249 | $15,000 | $14,000 | $13,000 | $12,000 | $9,000 | $7,000 | |
| 2.75-2.99 | $10,000 | $8,000 | $6,000 | $5,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 |
3.25 (or higher) unweighted, core GPA awards: Regardless of test score (or no test score), international students with a 3.25 (or higher) unweighted GPA in core courses can receive an award of $4,000-$10,000. Students with modest or no scores and a 3.25 (or higher) GPA in core courses receive this scholarship. Higher test scores will increase the merit award and the higher award prevails.
Eligibility
- Must verify your lawful presence as described under Arizona's Proposition 300. Semesters without lawful presence verified will be lost and counted against the scholarship's total eight semesters.
- Awards are for undergraduate studies only.
- Meet the criteria from the charts above. Please note: GPA calculation occurs during the admissions evaluation process. GPA calculations consider core coursework including math, science, native language, second language, social science, and fine arts.
- In addition to the criteria above, submit a complete application and all required documents for admission by May 1.
- We recommend that Scholarship Recipients pay their $425 enrollment fee as soon as possible to secure their enrollment for the fall term.
- Non-degree seeking and exchange students are not eligible for the Global Wildcat Award.
Award Amounts and Coverage
- $2,000 - $35,000; amounts for continuing students will remain the same as the initial offer.
- Scholarships are renewable for 4 years (8 consecutive semesters) for freshmen.
Application
An application for admission serves as an application for the scholarship.
Deadlines
- Students must submit a complete application and all required documents for admission by May 1.
Additional Information
- The Global Wildcat Award is a highly competitive undergraduate tuition scholarship offered annually to a select number of international students attending the UA.
- Students selected for this scholarship will receive a notification by email and a letter in their admissions packet.
- Offers are non-negotiable and are not increased to match offers from other institutions.
- The award must be used the semester for which it was first offered.
- Awards are not offered for summer terms.
To learn more, visit our Terms and Conditions webpage and select “Global Wildcat Award” from the list.
Transfer Global Wildcat Award (for students enrolling in the fall or spring)
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| 3.50-3.749 GPA | 3.75-4.0 GPA |
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$5,000 |
$10,000 (minimum 36 units, maximum 80) |
Global Wildcat Award for Phi Theta Kappa Members
If you are a transfer student studying at a community college who is also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honorary, you may be eligible for the Global Wildcat Award for Phi Theta Kappa members:
| 3.50-4.0 GPA |
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$12,000 |
Eligibility
- Must verify your lawful presence as described under Arizona's Proposition 300. Semesters without lawful presence verified will be lost and counted against the scholarship's total four semesters.
- Awards are for undergraduate studies only.
- Meet the criteria from the charts above. Please note: GPA calculation occurs during the admissions evaluation process. GPA calculations consider core coursework including math, science, native language, second language, social science, and fine arts.
- Must have only attended community college(s) after high school. University attendance will not count for the unit thresholds needed for the Transfer Global Wildcat Award or the Global Wildcat Award for Phi Theta Kappa members, unless the units were completed for dual enrollment.
- In addition to the criteria above, submit a complete application and all required documents for admission by November 1 for the spring semester or May 1 for the fall semester.
- We recommend that Scholarship Recipients pay their $425 enrollment fee as soon as possible to secure their enrollment for the spring or fall term.
- Non-degree seeking and exchange students are not eligible for the Global Wildcat Award.
Award Amounts and Coverage
- Up to $12,000; amounts for continuing students will remain the same as the initial offer.
- Scholarships are renewable for 2 years (4 consecutive semesters) for transfers.
Application
An application for admission serves as an application for the scholarship.
Deadlines
- Students must submit a complete application and all required documents for admission by November 1 for the spring semester or May 1 for the fall semester.
Additional Information
- The Global Wildcat Award is a highly competitive undergraduate tuition scholarship offered annually to a select number of international students attending the UA.
- The Transfer Global Wildcat Award is awarded to students who have only attended community college post-high school and meet the GPA and unit requirements. Total college units completed, including credits taken post-high school and through dual enrollment, will be counted toward the 36-unit minimum threshold.
- The Global Wildcat Award for Phi Theta Kappa members is awarded to students who have only attended community college post-high school, are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honorary, and meet the GPA and unit requirements. Total college units completed, including credits taken through dual enrollment and post-high school, will be counted toward the 36-unit minimum threshold.
- Students selected for these scholarships will receive a notification by email and a letter in their admissions packet.
- Offers are non-negotiable and are not increased to match offers from other institutions.
- The award must be used the semester for which it was first offered.
- Awards are not offered for summer terms.
To learn more, visit our Terms and Conditions webpage and select “Global Wildcat Award” from the list.
Global Wildcat Award for Conditionally Admitted Students (for students enrolling in the fall or spring)
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The University of Arizona is proud to award Global Wildcat Awards to conditionally admitted students who have successfully completed one semester in the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)’s University Track Pathway Program (U-Track Pathway).
Conditionally admitted students who enroll in the CESL U-Track Pathway and successfully complete one semester in the program AND enroll full-time at the University of Arizona the following semester will be awarded the scholarship they would have qualified for originally. To view the award you qualified for originally, click through the scholarship information located within the tabs above.
Eligibility
- Students must enroll in CESL’s U-Track Pathway
- Students must successfully complete one semester in the program by earning the CESL Endorsement and enroll full-time (at least 12 units per semester) at the University of Arizona.
- You must also meet the eligibility criteria for the award you were originally offered. Please visit the Terms and Conditions webpage for additional information.
Application
Please visit the CESL U-Track Pathway website for additional information.
Deadlines
- Students must submit a complete application and all required documents for admission by November 1 for the spring semester or May 1 for the fall semester.
- To qualify for the Global Wildcat Award as a conditionally-admitted student, you must apply and enroll in CESL’s U-Track Pathway as soon as possible.