Each year we offer nearly 200 scholarships to SBS students totaling close to $1,000,000 through the generosity of donors, investors, and alumni. You can apply for general scholarships offered through the college, as well as those offered by your major department.
How to Apply
You can apply for SBS and other scholarships online through Scholarship Universe. This is a free scholarship matching service exclusively for UA students. You create a profile, and based upon your answers we will match you to UA and non-UA scholarships for which you're eligible.
To apply for SBS scholarships:
- Make sure you have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file for the current school year (required for all scholarships, not just those based on financial need.
- Sign into Scholarship Universe with your NetID and password
- Create your profile
- Apply for matching SBS scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
SBS Student Completion Scholarship
The SBS Student Completion Scholarship was established to help students bridge the financial gap in order to graduate. It was designed to help students pay off small past due balances or reduce balances to where they can enroll in classes for the next semester.
- Award: Varies based on need and available funds
- Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate degree seeking, U.S. citizens enrolled in an academic program at The University of Arizona’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences with a minimum of 75 completed units, a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and a Bursar’s charge.
- Application: Apply through SBS Completion Scholarship Form
David E. and Lucille C. Nutt Scholarship - Spring 2026 Award
A generous bequest from Lucille C. Nutt to establish a scholarship for students attending The University of Arizona.
- Award: $5,000
- Eligibility:
- Be an undergraduate student enrolled in an SBS program
- Enroll in 16 units per semester
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA
- Must have attended a high school in Arizona
- Application:
- Brief Essay Question
- Resume
- First-Year Students must upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript
- Apply through Scholarship Universe
Louis F. Landon Memorial Scholarship - Spring 2026 Award
The family of Louis F. Landon has established a memorial fund in his name to support the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona. Mr. Landon was a graduate of the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Economics and attended Wayne University Law School. He was dedicated to higher education believing every person deserves the opportunity to develop their potential to the fullest degree.
- Award: $5,000 - $10,000
- Eligibility:
- Majoring in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (undergraduate or graduate)
- Have a 3.5 GPA or higher (Freshman applicants must be able to provide unofficial high school transcript)
- Plan to enroll full time for Fall and Spring semester
- Demonstrate financial need
- Resident of Arizona at time of application
- Application:
- Brief Essay Question
- Resume
- Two References from Faculty or Academic Advisor
- First-Year Students must upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript
- Apply through Scholarship Universe
Innovation Circle Scholarship - 26/27 AY
Funded by the generous donations of our Innovation Circle (formerly Magellan Circle) members. The money raised in the Innovation Circle supports the Dean's Innovation Fund, which in turn provides needed support for students, faculty research, and excellence-in-teaching awards.
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility:
- Be an undergraduate student in good academic standing
- Enrolled full-time for both fall and spring semesters
- Majoring in a program in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Display financial need on FAFSA
- Application:
- Brief Essay Question
- Resume
- 25-26 FAFSA on file
- Apply through Scholarship Universe
Lillian Fisher Innovative Circle Scholarship - 26/27 AY
A generous bequest from the Honorable Lillian Fisher to establish a scholarship for students attending The University of Arizona.
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility:
- Be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a major in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona
- Display financial need on FAFSA
- Application:
- Brief Essay Question
- Resume
- First-Year Students must upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript
- Apply through Scholarship Universe
Jon P. & Chloe A. McQueen Scholarship - 26/27 AY
This scholarship is a generous gift from The McQueen Family Foundation to support SBS students.
- Award: $2,000
- Eligibility:
- Be entering junior, senior, or transfer student
- Have a minimum of cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Be majoring in Sociology or Communication
- Enroll in at least 12 units per semester
- Application:
- Brief Essay Question
- Resume
- First-Year Students must upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript
- Apply through Scholarship Universe
William Owen Nugent Undergraduate Scholarship - 26/27 AY
Gifts from donors who wish to support the William Owen Nugent Undergraduate Scholarship Fund in The College of Social and Behaviral Sciences.
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility:
- Enrolled full-time (12+ units per semester)
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater
- Undergraduate student majoring in a plan in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Application:
- Brief Essay Question
- Resume
- First-Year Students must upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript
- Apply through Scholarship Universe
Earl H. Carroll Scholarship - 26/27 AY
A gift from the late Honorable Earl H. Carroll for students attending the University of Arizona.
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility:
- Enrolled full-time (12+ units per semester)
- Undergraduate or Graduate student majoring in a plan in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Application:
- Brief Essay Question
- 25-26 FAFSA on file
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Apply through Scholarship Universe
C. Gloria Paul Memorial Scholarship - 26/27 AY
A gift from the Tucson Council for International Visitors with memorial gifts from other friends and associates of the late C. Gloria Pual, long-time resident who world-wide travels emphasized the need for greater internal understanding and friendship.
- Award: $1,200
- Eligibility:
- Student interested in International Relations careers
- Academically outstanding
- Upper division undergraduate and graduate students
- Application:
- Brief Essay Question
- Resume
- First-Year Students must upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript
- Apply through Scholarship Universe
Harriett A. and George W. McGrath Undergraduate Scholarship - 26/27 AY
A generous gift from the Estate of Harriet A. McGrath for International Visitors with memorial gifts from other friends and associates of the late C. Gloria Pual, long-time resident who world-wide travels emphasized the need for greater internal understanding and friendship.
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate attending the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Freshman applicants must have high scholastic standing
- Student must demonstrate financial need on their 25/26 FAFSA
- 2.0 Cumulative GPA
- Application:
- Brief Essay Question
- Resume
- First-Year Students must upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript
- Apply through Scholarship Universe