Each recipient of the Flinn Scholarship receives the following benefits and opportunities: The full cost of tuition and mandatory fees, plus room and board; funding for a three-week summer seminar after the Scholar’s freshman year in China and for at least one additional study-abroad experience; funded participation in an internship program exclusively for Flinn Scholars; fellowship in a community of about 80 current and nearly 600 alumni Scholars; mentorship from faculty and exposure to Arizona and global leaders in business, government, science, and the arts; membership in a university honors college/program, with amenities including small classes, guest lectures, and research experiences; intellectual, cultural, and social activities developed exclusively for Flinn Scholars by both the Foundation and the universities.
In 2021, the 20 Scholars were chosen from 951 applications submitted by Arizona high-school seniors—translating to an award rate of 2.1 percent.
[6] The Flinn Scholar application consists of forms that collect biographical and family data and information about current studies, extracurricular activities, and employment; three essay questions and five short-answer questions; two teacher recommendations, submitted separately by your teachers; a report and recommendation from your high school’s academic counselor, submitted separately by your counselor; a copy of your transcript, uploaded by your counselor; copies of your SAT and/or ACT score reports, sent directly to the Flinn Scholars Program.
About 40 applicants advance to the finalist interviews in late February or early March.
Scholar-designates can then accept or decline the scholarship until mid-April, after which alternates will be notified.