Achieve Award: High Merit & Employed Student Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,500
The Achieve Award supports high-achieving University of Arizona students who are balancing academic excellence with employment responsibilities. This scholarship recognizes the commitment and discipline required to maintain strong academic performance while being employed and encourages students to pursue global opportunities.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing with a U of A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of application.
• Must be employed in a paid position at the time of application. Eligible employment positions include on- or off-campus roles where applicants receive regular wages (hourly or salaried) from an employer.
• Must be applying or accepted to a for-credit, in-person academic year, calendar year, semester or summer Arizona International Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, summer research, internship program or is at an Arizona Abroad Location.
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Short-term Winter or Spring Break Programs, Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), fully-funded study abroad programs, virtual programs and non-credit student travel abroad. 

How to Apply

• The application for the Achieve Award will be available within eligible study abroad program applications in Via.
• The deadline to submit this form depends on the term abroad. Students should apply earlier for the best chance of being selected.
  • Summer: Mar. 15
  • Fall and Academic Year: May 15
  • Spring and Calendar Year: Nov. 15
• Students are required to attend a LifeLab session through Student Engagement & Career Development. Students must upload email verification of their attendance as part of their Achieve Award application.
• After attending LifeLab, students must also upload an updated resume or LinkedIn profile that clearly connects their current skills and experiences to how these will translate to their international experience 

Terms and Conditions

• Applicants may be asked to provide proof of employment such as a pay stub, W-2, or letter from their employer.
• Roles that offer stipends, reimbursements or scholarships as payments are not considered employment for this award.
• Students may not receive both the Achieve Award and the Discover Award. If eligible for both, students should apply to the Discover Award.
• Students may not receive the Achieve Award and the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship. If you are eligible for both, you will automatically be awarded whichever scholarship provides the higher funding amount.
• There are a limited number of awards available each term. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
• This award is dependent on commitment to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
• If an awarded student withdraws from their study abroad program, the scholarship will be revoked.
• Award funds will be disbursed to students’ Bursar account before study abroad program charges are due. Funds may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Students may only receive this award once.
• Students receiving this award will be asked to participate in post-program feedback, promotional materials or events to help inform and inspire future study abroad students.