Eligibility & Program
Eligibility to Apply
You may be eligible if you:
Are an Arizona resident
Are a current graduating senior attending a public, private, charter, or home school
Will be a first-generation college student (neither parent, stepparent, or legal guardian holds a four-year degree from any country)
Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (weighted or unweighted)
Have a minimum test score of 1110 SAT, 22 ACT, or 72 CLT
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to attend ASU-Tempe, NAU-Flagstaff, UA-Tucson
Agree to live in on-campus housing during freshman and sophomore year
Eligibility for Award
Recipients of the award will:
Sign the Scholar Participation Agreement
Agree to participate in all aspects of the program and be eligible to travel internationally
Attend the Dorrance New Scholar Orientation
Successfully complete the Dorrance Summer Bridge Program
Renewal Criteria
Current scholars will:
Attend all Program meetings and events
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
Study full-time
Perform volunteer service
Submit a year-end report
Complete the FAFSA annually
Learn More!
Dorrance Scholarship Summer Bridge Program:
Recipients complete the DSP Summer Bridge Program at their chosen university prior to freshmen year. This five-week program is an introduction to learning processes, campus resources, and academic expectations that assist recipients in becoming successful Dorrance Scholars and university students.
Dorrance Scholarship Humanities Program:
In addition to professional knowledge and skills, a college-educated person should be able to write and speak clearly and persuasively, analyze data effectively, and work in diverse groups in an increasingly interdependent (global) world. These characteristics are nurtured in the Humanities. The summer after freshmen year, scholars are immersed in the Humanities and prepare for the academic and logistical challenges of global travel.
Dorrance Scholarship Study Abroad Program:
The semester long experience builds on the skills and knowledge gained through the Summer Bridge and Humanities Programs to further scholars’ personal and academic development. The courses offer scholars opportunities to analyze cultural artifacts and foster an appreciation for some of the great western artistic works and sites in Europe, tracing their influence to the United States.
What is the Dorrance Scholarship Programs?
For more information about Dorrance Scholarship Programs and requirements, see below!
Dorrance Scholarship Innovation Program:
During the summer following sophomore year, scholars participate in a program that explores innovative thinking, calculated risk-taking, and problem solving. The course will equip student with the skills to identify and pursue strategic responses to opportunities for innovation in the human condition.