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NACAC College Fairs
Sunday, November 8, 2026 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM 2026 NACAC Virtual College Fair – November
Students, counselors, and parents – connect with hundreds of colleges and universities here!
Register and get connected with colleges and universities that match YOUR desired attributes.
What’s a National College Fair?
Free and open to the public, National College Fairs are the perfect place to kick off your college search.
Admission representatives from schools across the country are all gathered in one place. Their goal: To encourage you to learn more about their institutions, and help you sort through the qualities you’re looking for in a college.
Use your visit to:
Explore your options. Each fair draws representatives from 175 to 400 colleges. The schools are located throughout the US, and from around the globe.
Ask questions. What’s college life like? What majors are popular on campus? Chatting with representatives from a variety of colleges can help you cement your own preferences.
Gather information. Pick up brochures and other materials about the schools that interest you. Ask admission reps to scan your barcode—an easy way to help colleges follow up with you after the fair.
Niche $25,000 Monthly Scholarship
Amount: $25,000
Deadline: Monthly
Details: This monthly scholarship is open to all college students! Just fill out one simple registration form.
Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship
Amount: N/A
Deadline: February 1
Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors in New Mexico, Arizona, and California who are planning to pursue a degree in manufacturing engineering or a closely related field. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $1,000 – $2,000
Deadline: February 4
Eligibility: Scholarships open to high school seniors and current college students planning to pursue or currently pursuing a degree in accounting. Must be a US resident.
Amount: $12,000 per year
Deadline: February 4
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school seniors who will be first-generation college students at one of Arizona’s three state universities. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 18
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school seniors and current college students pursuing degrees related to healthcare.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students in Arizona who are pursuing degrees in fine art/studio art. Minimum 3.0 GPA. International students may apply as long as they meet all requirements!
Amount: N/A
Deadline: First week in March
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school and undergraduate students who are immediate family members (spouses, children, and in some cases, grandchildren) of active, retired or deceased public safety officers and firefighters throughout the state.
Amount: up to $2,500
Deadline: March 4
Eligibility: Open to current college students enrolled in aviation related degree programs in the state of Arizona.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility: Open to underprivileged Arizona high school seniors.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school seniors, current college students, and adult re-entry students who identify as LGBTQ+ or are allies and are attending any accredited post-secondary school in the US.
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: May 9
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and Scholarship recipients must maintain their credit union membership in good standing to remain eligible.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Novermber 15 and March 15
Eligibility: Open to Arizona women ages 21 and older who are returning to a school at a community college.
Additional scholarship and financial aid resources for Arizona students
In addition to the various Arizona scholarships that are out there for prospective and current college students in the Grand Canyon state, there are also some great online resources out there for students looking to learn more about Arizona colleges and universities, paying for college, and financial aid as a whole.
- Pay4CollegeArizona – Website run by The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education which provides information for students and parents on filing the FAFSA (College Goal FAF$A), Arizona-specific grants, and more. This resource is a great starting point!
- AZ Community Colleges – Launching point for students interested in learning about and possibly attending one of Arizona’s many community colleges.
- College Depot – Run through the Phoenix Public Library, the College Depot is a “free, full-service college access center” where students seeking information about earning a college degree can connect with a college advisor 6 days a week.
Save on college tuition with the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Arizona is one of the 16 member states and territories (including California, Colorado, Washington, and many others!) that participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, which is a program designed to provide “steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students”. Over 160 colleges and universities across the 16 member states participate in WUE, providing Western students with many options for pursuing higher education outside of their home state while still being able to save money.
If you’re determined to be eligible for WUE, and decide to enroll in a WUE institution outside of your home state, you will pay no more than 150% of that institution’s resident tuition rate. Through WUE, the average student saves over $9,000!
Head to the WUE website to learn more about your options.
Top Arizona scholarships offered by colleges & universities
The University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University are Arizona’s three public universities. Below you will find information on some of the top scholarship awards offered by these institutions.
University of Arizona
Arizona Tuition Award
- Awards up to $35,000 per academic year
- This highly competitive award is offered to a select number of non-Arizona high school graduates (must be a US citizen) who are first-time degree-seeking students
- To be considered, students only need to submit a complete University of Arizona admission application by the designated deadline
To learn about University of Arizona’s other tuition awards for international students, community college transfer students, and Arizona residents, check out their financial aid and scholarships page.
Arizona State University
New American University Scholarship for Arizona Residents
- Awards vary depending on a student’s academic record – you can use their scholarship estimator tool to get an estimate.
- The New American University Scholarship is a merit-based award open to Arizona residents who will be incoming college freshmen. This scholarship is split up into several different types of awards: President’s Award, Provost’s Award, Dean’s Award, University Award.
- To be considered, students only need to submit a complete Arizona State University admission application by the designated deadline.
For non-Arizona resident students interested in other New American University Scholarships, check out ASU’s scholarship page for more information.
Northern Arizona University
Lumberjack Scholars Award
- This full-tuition award covers 100% of NAU Flagstaff Mountain campus tuition, minus fees and expenses, for Arizona residents
- Students must have at least a 3.5 GPA to be considered. Selection is also based on a student’s completion and/or progress in the 16 college prep courses that are required for admission – students may not receive a letter grade lower than a “B” in any of the required core courses to remain eligible for the scholarship.
- Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for the Lumberjack Scholars Award, as well as all other merit and need-based tuition awards, when they apply to NAU.
To learn about other awards available to Arizona residents and non-residents, check out NAU’s scholarship page.
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