University of Phoenix Scholarships
University of Phoenix offers a number of institutional scholarships to help make higher education more available for working adults. We also assist students in reaching their educational goals.
The University usually partners with nonprofit organizations that help promote scholarship programs.
How we define you: Prospective and Current Students
The Center for Scholarship Excellence (CSE) has scholarship programs for prospective and current students. Every scholarship has unique criteria; review the application carefully to see if you meet the requirements.
Prospective Students
- I’ve never attended University of Phoenix.
- I completed my admissions paperwork more than six months ago but never completed my first credit-bearing course.
- I have not attended University of Phoenix within the past 365 days.
Current Students
- I am currently enrolled or attending University of Phoenix.
- I completed my admissions paperwork less than six months ago.
- I have attended a University of Phoenix course within the past 365 days.
Review this list of currently open scholarships. Check back as scholarship opportunities update regularly.
Scholarships Prospective Students
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University of Phoenix is pleased to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to offer a scholarship program. Boys & Girls Clubs of America seeks to enable all young people, especially those with particular needs, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs offer youth a safe place to learn, grow, and develop a sense of influence and belonging.
Through this scholarship program, thirty (30) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.
Application deadline: January 23, 2013*
Award date: March 26, 2013*Only 350 eligible applications will be accepted and considered, regardless of the given deadline.
Explore the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
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University of Phoenix is pleased to partner with the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates (FBINAA) to offer a scholarship program. This scholarship is for graduates of FBINAA to continue with their education in order to advance executive skills within the organization. This partnership was started at the National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona in July of 2007 The FBINAA is a non-profit international organization of senior law enforcement professionals dedicated to providing our communities and profession with the highest degree of law enforcement expertise, training, education and information.
Through this scholarship program, four (4) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients must be current FBINAA members or family of a current member and may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.
Application deadline: January 17, 2013
Award date: February 28, 2013
Explore the FBINAA Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
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Only the first 1,000 eligible/qualified applications will be considered.
University of Phoenix is pleased to collaborate with the NRF Foundation to offer a scholarship program. The NRF Foundation promotes retailing as an attractive career path while developing and cultivating the next generation of retail leaders through partnerships with universities, professional certification programs and workforce training. The NRF Foundation is a nonprofit, Section 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that is an affiliate of the National Retail Federation and is funded in part by generous donations from retail industry supporters.
Through this scholarship program, ten (10) full-tuition scholarships will be offered to current retail employees who have “big dreams” in continuing their retail career in any number of disciplines including, but not limited to, business, finance, criminal justice, technology, management and marketing. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.
Application deadline: April 9, 2013
Award date: July 30, 2013
Explore the NRF “Dream BIG” Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
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University of Phoenix is pleased to partner with Teach For America to support building a pipeline of exceptional school leaders for Arizona schools by offering an alumni scholarship program. Teach For America alumni are leveraging their experience closing the achievement gap in urban and rural public schools to become leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity. They are continuing Teach For America’s mission to build the movement to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting our nation’s most promising future leaders to improve outcomes and opportunities for low-income students.
Through this scholarship program, three (3) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete a Master of Arts in Education, with a concentration in either Teacher Leadership or Administration and Supervision, at University of Phoenix. Recipients must be current residents of Arizona and Teach For America alumni and may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.
Application deadline: February 20, 2013
Award date: March 27, 2013
Explore the Teach For America Arizona Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
Review this list of currently open scholarships. Check back as scholarship opportunities update regularly.
Scholarships Current Students
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Only the first 300 eligible applications will be considered.
University of Phoenix is pleased to offer a scholarship program. These scholarships celebrate our history of making higher education highly accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds. As the largest private university in North America, we take very seriously our social responsibility to our students and the communities we serve. University of Phoenix is particularly adept at aiding non-traditional students complete their education by designing programs around their busy lives. We want to give back to our hard-working alumni and provide them an opportunity to further their educational careers at University of Phoenix.
Through this scholarship program, forty (40) $3,000 scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a current student the opportunity to continue their chosen bachelor’s, masters or doctoral degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients must be alumni currently enrolled in their second degree program from University of Phoenix, and may be attending a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or University of Phoenix online.
Application deadline: February 12, 2013*
Award date: March 28, 2013
Explore the Alumni Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
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The Center for Scholarship Excellence is pleased to offer a scholarship program to current Doctoral students. University of Phoenix understands the importance of making higher education highly accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds. As the largest private university in North America, we take very seriously our social responsibility to our students and the communities we serve. University of Phoenix is particularly adept at aiding non-traditional students complete their education by designing programs around their busy lives.
Through this scholarship program, six (6) $ 3,000 scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a current doctoral candidate to continue their chosen degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients must be enrolled at University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies online.
Application deadline: February 6, 2013
Award date: March 21, 2013
Explore the Doctoral Leadership Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
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Only the first 200 eligible applications will be considered.
University of Phoenix is pleased to offer a scholarship program to current School of Business students. University of Phoenix understands the importance of making higher education highly accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds. As the largest private university in North America, we take very seriously our social responsibility to our students and the communities we serve. University of Phoenix is particularly adept at aiding non-traditional students complete their education by designing programs around their busy lives.
Through this scholarship program, twenty-five (25) $1,500 scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a current student the opportunity to continue their chosen undergraduate or master’s degree program in the School of Business at University of Phoenix only. Recipients may be attending a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or University of Phoenix online.
Application deadline: January 16, 2013
Award date: February 28, 2013
Explore the Excellence in Business Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
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University of Phoenix is pleased to offer a scholarship program to current College of Criminal Justice and Security students. University of Phoenix understands the importance of making higher education highly accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds. As the largest private university in North America, we take very seriously our social responsibility to our students and the communities we serve. University of Phoenix is particularly adept at aiding non-traditional students complete their education by designing programs around their busy lives.
Through this scholarship program, fifteen (15) $1,500 scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a current student the opportunity to continue their chosen undergraduate or master’s degree program in the College of Criminal Justice and Security at University of Phoenix only. Recipients may be attending a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or University of Phoenix online.
Application deadline: January 22, 2013
Award date: March 6, 2013
Explore the Excellence in Criminal Justice Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
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University of Phoenix is pleased to offer a scholarship program to current College of Humanities students. Through this scholarship program, twenty (20) $1,500 scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a current student the opportunity to continue their chosen undergraduate or master’s degree program in the College of Humanities at University of Phoenix only (see below for eligible programs). Recipients may be attending a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or University of Phoenix online.
Application deadline: January 30, 2013
Award date: March 4, 2013
Explore the Excellence in the Humanities Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
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University of Phoenix is pleased to offer a scholarship program to current College of Natural Sciences students. University of Phoenix understands the importance of making higher education highly accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds. As the largest private university in North America, we take very seriously our social responsibility to our students and the communities we serve. University of Phoenix is particularly adept at aiding non-traditional students complete their education by designing programs around their busy lives.
Through this scholarship program, twenty (20) $1,500 scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a current student the opportunity to continue their chosen undergraduate or master’s degree program in the College of Natural Sciences at University of Phoenix only. Recipients may be attending a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or University of Phoenix online.
Application deadline: February 28, 2013
Award date: April 4, 2013
Explore the Excellence in the Natural Sciences Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
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University of Phoenix is pleased to offer a scholarship program to current College of Social Sciences students. University of Phoenix understands the importance of making higher education highly accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds. As the largest private university in North America, we take very seriously our social responsibility to our students and the communities we serve. University of Phoenix is particularly adept at aiding non-traditional students complete their education by designing programs around their busy lives.
Through this scholarship program, twenty (20) $1,500 scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a current student the opportunity to continue their chosen undergraduate or master’s degree program in the College of Social Sciences at University of Phoenix only. Recipients may be attending a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or University of Phoenix online.
Application deadline: February 25, 2013
Award date: April 4, 2013
Explore the Excellence in the Social Sciences Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
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Only the first 200 eligible applications will be considered.
University of Phoenix is pleased to offer a scholarship program to current international students. University of Phoenix understands the importance of making higher education highly accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds. As the largest private university in North America, we take very seriously our social responsibility to our students and the communities we serve. University of Phoenix is particularly adept at aiding non-traditional students complete their education by designing programs around their busy lives.
Through this scholarship program, six (6) $2,500 scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a current student the opportunity to continue their chosen undergraduate or master’s degree program in at University of Phoenix. Recipients must be an international student and may be attending a University of Phoenix online.
Application deadline: January 30, 2013
Award date: March 5, 2013Explore the International Student Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
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Only the first 200 eligible applications will be considered.
University of Phoenix is pleased to offer a scholarship to current undergraduate and master’s students to military family member (spouse or child).
Through this scholarship program, ten (10) $2,000 scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to continue their undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.
Application deadline: March 14, 2013
Award date: April 18, 2013
Explore the Military Family Member Scholarship page to learn about the scholarship program.
If you have additional questions regarding our scholarship opportunities, please contact scholarships@phoenix.edu.
Getting started on scholarships
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