Scholarships & Financial Aid

Support for Exceptional Students

Thanks to generous alumni and industry support, MGE awards more than $8,000 in scholarships per undergraduate each academic year. With additional support from the University of Arizona and College of Engineering, many students graduate debt-free.

Apply for scholarships through the U of A Scholarship Universe. Applications typically open in the spring for the following academic year. More information on undergraduate scholarships and financial aid is available through the College of Engineering.

Additionally, the university's Veterans Education & Transition Services lists military-affiliated resources.

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Nonresident Scholarship Opportunities

Western Undergraduate Exchange Program

Nonresident students from member states of the WUE program who are pursuing a BS in mining engineering may be eligible for a greatly discounted tuition rate. Participants pay 150% of resident tuition rather than full nonresident tuition. Find more information on the WUE website and in the U of A Catalog.

Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate Incoming Class of 2024-25

Through WUE You'd Save: $18,150!

NOTE: Estimated tuition rates and savings shown are from the most recent Tuition & Fees for 2024-25. Fees are not included and are not discounted through WUE. Verify actual costs with bursar’s or admissions offices. To receive the discounted rate, you must meet the university’s requirements (deadlines, academic eligibility, residency, etc.).

WUE Guidelines

• Meet U of A and College of Engineering Admissions requirements
• Clearly mark on the university application that you seek admission as a WUE student
• Submit a WUE application form prior to the start of the fall semester
• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and successful completion of Calculus I, if you are a transfer student

Continuation Standards

WUE status is available until completion of the degree program, up to four years, provided students meet the following criteria:

• Maintain full-time status of 12 credit hours
• Keep a cumulative GPA of 2.25
• Retain state of residency
• Remain in MGE undergraduate program and make progress towards an MGE degree
• Submit the WUE application form each semester to the MGE department for approval

Other Opportunities

Students can also apply year-round for scholarships offered by industry organizations:

• American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers Scholarships
• Association for Iron and Steel Technology Internship and Scholarships
• International Society of Explosives Engineers
• Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Scholarship
• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
• Newmont Mining Scholarship
• Rocky Mountain Mining Institute
• Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration and the SME Foundation Scholarships
• SME Grand Canyon
• SME Tucson
• The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society Scholarships
• Women in Mining Arizona
• Women's Auxiliary to the American Institute of Mining Engineers