Update: Submissions for the Rio Salado Partnership Scholarship are now closed.
Your Dreams, Made Possible
In appreciation of our partnership with Rio Salado Community College, the University of Arizona Global Campus encourages Rio alumni and current Rio faculty and staff to apply for these scholarship opportunities.
UAGC-Rio Salado Alumni Scholarships
Rio alumni with an earned associate degree from Rio Salado Community College conferred prior to 1/31/2022, are eligible to apply for one of four (4) alumni scholarships being awarded. Pursue a bachelor’s degree in any of the UAGC programs* offered through the Forbes School of Business and Technology® or the College of Arts and Sciences. The UAGC-Rio Salado Alumni Scholarship includes**:
- Full Bachelor’s Program Tuition
- Books and CDM credit for the entire program
- Technology Fee waiver for the entire program
- Graduation Fee waiver
Application Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Complete and submit the Rio Salado Alumni Scholarship Application;
- Have an associate degree earned from Rio Salado Community College by the scholarship award date;
- Have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA from earned associate degree; and
- Meet UAGC Bachelor’s Admissions Requirements.
UAGC-Rio Salado Faculty and Staff Scholarships
Current Rio faculty and staff with a minimum of an earned associate degree, from an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution***, are eligible to apply for one of two (2) scholarships being awarded. Choose your next degree from over 50 UAGC programs* offered through the Forbes School of Business and Technology® or the College of Arts and Sciences. The UAGC-Rio Salado Faculty and Staff Scholarship includes**:
- Full Program Tuition for selected program:
- Bachelor’s Program
- Master’s Program
- Doctoral Program
- Books and CDM credit for the entire program
- Technology Fee waiver for the entire program
- Graduation Fee waiver
Application Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Complete and submit the Rio Salado Faculty and Staff Scholarship Application;
- Have a minimum of an associate degree earned from a U.S. Department of Education recognized accredited institution;
- Be a current full-time (Residential, non-adjunct) faculty or staff member at Rio Salado Community College; and
- Meet UAGC Admission Requirements for the selected program:
To maintain eligibility for all UAGC-Rio Salado Partnership Scholarships, students must continue to meet the following criteria:
- Official transcripts must be on file with the UAGC Registrar’s Office prior to the conclusion of the 4th course;
- Cannot exceed 365 days of consecutive non-attendance;
- Remain in good standing with respect to the Student Community Standards as outlined in the current UAGC Academic Catalog;
- Have met satisfactory academic progress guidelines as defined by the current UAGC Academic Catalog;
- Cannot be receiving any other institutional offers or grants; and
- Serve as a Student Ambassador (voluntary).
Any applicants not selected for a UAGC-Rio Salado Partnership Scholarship may be eligible for tuition savings through the UAGC – Maricopa County Community College District Academic Partnership.
By completing this application, I consent to receive calls, texts, and emails from UAGC using the contact information provided, including mobile numbers, which may be sent with prerecorded or automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of purchase and I may opt-out at any time. Degree programs may not be available in all U.S. states or foreign countries. For more information call 866.794.5969.
*Certain degree programs may not be available in all states.
**Additional program-specific fees may be the responsibility of the student. Please refer to the UAGC Academic Catalog for specific program requirements and fees.
***Earned degree must be from a U.S. Department of Education recognized accredited institution.