Scholarships - November 2016

Recommended Scholarship Websites

Regional College Access Center

Scholarships A-Z (especially good for students who are not US citizens)

College Depot

Scholarship Universe (for students who have been admitted to the UA) www.scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu

Big Future – College Board

Arizona Community Foundation

College Greenlight

Available Scholarships - November 2016
# = Juniors and/or lower grades    RED = Deadline before end of the semester 
*  = New to the list

Northern Arizona University Scholarships
NAU Applications and FAFSA forms must be completed and submitted ASAP to receive financial aid and scholarship consideration. If you are a senior, you should be submitting your application now!

Please visit the NAU “Office of Student Financial Aid” website for general financial aid information - http://nau.edu/finaid/

NAU Scholarships - Lumberjack Scholars Award, Merit Tuition Award, Deans Tuition Award, Presidents Tuition Award, and President's International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship

Arizona Earn to Learn Program
Eligibility: Students in the Class of 2017 interested in attending UA, NAU or ASU for the fall 2017 semester or going to Pima Community College and planning to transfer to UA, NAU or ASU. If under the age of 18, a parent or guardian and the participant must complete separate applications to be submitted together. Be an Arizona resident and have lived here for 3 months prior to applying. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Have a social security or federal tax identification number.
Note: Go to website to take a quick eligibility quiz. Many students will qualify! Requirements: Enrollment in the program requires students and/or families to establish savings accounts and deposit up to $500 to receive a matching deposit of an additional $4,000 from the program. See website for full requirements and information.
Amount: $4,000
Due Date: 11/28/16
Website: http://www.azearntolearn.org/

Arizona Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student
Eligibility: Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. College students are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Male and female students compete separately.
Requirements: Submit application found on-line to contact below. Applicants will be judged on financial need, leadership and scholarship.
Amount: Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year
Due Date: 11/30/16
Contact: Tucson East, AZ No. 2532, 615 S Pantano Rd, Tucson, AZ 85710-5824
(520)886-8128 (Office), bpoe2532@arizonaelks.org

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
·         Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2017.
·         Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2017.
·         GPA – Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
·         Test Scores – Receive standardized test scores in the top 15%: SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above.
·         Income – Demonstrate significant unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. However, we anticipate that a majority of scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a Pell grant.
Application: The College Scholarship Program application is available to students only during their senior year. The application opens in September and closes in November. The applications are reviewed December through February, and final notifications are made in mid-March.
Award: This highly competitive scholarship includes--
·         Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school
·         Ability to pursue any area of study
·         Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid
·         Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the college student experience
Due Date:  11/30/16

Air Force ROTC Scholarship
Eligibility: Seniors who are US citizens (or will be by the start of your first semester at college), will graduate in May 2017, at least 17 years of age within the first semester of the year you will enter college, min. GPA of 3.0 (end of junior year), min. SAT score of 1180 (reading/math) or ACT composite score of at least 26.
Requirements: Complete on-line application including personal statement and interview.
Obligation:  Applying for an Air Force ROTC scholarship does not obligate you in any way. As a scholarship recipient though, you obligate yourself when you sign an agreement with the United States Air Force. If you are under legal age in the state where the school is located, your parent or legal guardian signs this agreement. You will agree to:
·         Enroll in the academic major in which the scholarship is offered.
·         Enlist in the Air Force Reserve and enroll in Air Force ROTC beginning with the 2016 fall term. 
·         Satisfactorily complete a four-week summer Field Training course at an Air Force base (normally scheduled between your sophomore and junior years).
·         Complete the Air Force ROTC Professional Officer Course
·         Accept a commission as an Air Force officer.
·         Serve at least four years on active duty.
Amount: Full tuition and book stipend
Due Date: 12/1/16

*Search for Hidden Figures Scholarship
Eligibility: Female high school students (ages 13 to 19) with talent in STEM who hasn’t been recognized for their great work or potential.
Amount: up to $50,000 plus other prizes like movie tickets and membership in the New York Academy of Sciences
Due Date: 12/10/16

AXA Achievement Scholarship
Eligibility:
·         Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 united states, Washington, D.C. or Puerto Rico.
·         Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2017-2018 academic year.
·         Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.
·         Because reducing risk is woven into the fabric of our company, special consideration is given to achievements that empower society to mitigate risk through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental, health, safety and/or emergency preparedness.
Requirements: Application will open soon. Register here to be on the list: 
Amount: The AXA Achievement Scholarship is awarded to 52 students nationwide – one selected from each state, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Each state winner receives a scholarship award of $10,000. From that pool of 52 winners, ten are selected as national winners and receive an additional $15,000, bringing the national AXA Achievers’ total scholarship awards to $25,000 each.
Due Date: 12/15/16

*Footlocker Scholar Athletes Program
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program, the applicant must:
·         Be a current high school senior entering a four-year, accredited US college or university in the Fall of 2017
·         Be currently a member (in good standing) of a high school sports team or be involved in after-school sports (e.g. intramurals, martial arts, etc.) have maintained an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher from ninth grade to first semester of 12th grade
·         Be a U.S. citizen or US Permanent Legal Resident
·         Foot Locker employees and their immediate family members are ineligible
Amount: $20,000
Due Date: 12/16/16

Healthcare Scholarship Program 2016
Eligibility:
·         Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of disbursement.
·         Applicants must be US citizens.
·         Applicants must be in full time education at the time that the scholarship is awarded.
·         Requirements:
·         Applicants must write and submit an essay in English of between 750 and 1000 words on the topic “Why I Want Pursue a Career in the Healthcare Field”.
·         Applicants must submit an essay that is original and entirely their own work. Any essay that contains plagiarized content or false information will be automatically disqualified.
Amount: $500
Due Date: 12/31/16

*2016 Employment Law Scholarship
Eligibility:  This scholarship is now available to any student who will be attending an accredited college or university by Spring 2017 and have plans of attending law school in the future or are currently attending law school.
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 12/31/16

Arizona State University Scholarships
Note: ASU Applications and FAFSA forms (opens 10/1/16) must be completed and submitted no later than January 1, 2017 to receive priority financial aid and scholarship consideration. If you are a senior, you should be submitting your application now!
Please visit the ASU “Student Financial Assistance” website for general financial aid information - http://students.asu.edu/financialaid

ASU Scholarship Info - https://students.asu.edu/scholarships

President Barack Obama Scholars Award
Eligibility: Students applying to ASU with a 3.0 or higher GPA in core classes whose total
annual family income is $42,400 or less.
Requirements: Submit ASU application plus additional requirements. See website for
details.
Amount: All costs directly associated with ASU, which includes tuition and fees, room and
board, and books and supplies.

New American University Scholarships
Eligibility: Seniors who are Arizona residents admitted to ASU. This is a merit based
(GPA, test scores) scholarship with no financial need requirements.
Requirements: Students are automatically considered for this award when they are
admitted to ASU. No separate application is required, but all admission application
materials (admission application, official transcripts, test scores, and application fee) must
be on file with the ASU Undergraduate Admissions Office to be considered for this award.
Amount: Varies

Army ROTC Scholarship
Eligibility: Seniors who are US citizens, will graduate in May 2017, at least 17 years of age within the first semester of the year you will enter college, min. GPA of 2.5, min. SAT score of 920 (reading/math) or ACT composite score of at least 19. You may be asked to have your physical ability to be assessed.
Requirements: Complete application on-line (or download paper application), including personal statement and transcripts.
Obligation: Upon graduation and meeting all other requirements you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant and be required to serve on active duty for a minimum of 4 years and 4 years reserve.
Amount: Full tuition and fees OR room and board ($10k limit)
Due Date: 1/10/17

*Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: 
·         Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census
·         Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
·         Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2017. Please read the scholarships by supporter details below for specific eligibility requirements regarding the academic standing required for each scholarship.
·         Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED
·         Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
·         Submit one letter of recommendation online. 
Amount: $2,500 to $20,000
Due Date: 1/11/17

*Recurring Annual Business and Finance Scholarship ($1000 award)
The Business Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship is offered to Juniors and Seniors planning to pursue a college degree in a business- or finance-related area of study.  The award is given in the Spring, when some students are still awaiting acceptance letters or making final decisions, so the student is allowed to show/provide acceptance letters as proof of enrollment at a later date.
Submission Deadline: January 29th, 2017
Award Notification: March, 15th, 2017
Scholarship Application Link: http://themortgagereports.com/scholarship/
Awarding Company: The Mortgage Reports

*Nurse.org Healthcare Leaders Scholarship
Eligibility: 17 years or older, 3.0 GPA or higher, and accepted to or currently attending a nursing or medical related program at an accredited institution.
Amount: $1,000
Submission Deadline: January 29th, 2017
Award Notification: March, 15th, 2017
Scholarship Application Link: http://nurse.org/healthcare-leaders/

Navy ROTC Scholarship
(Note: Different requirements for Marine and Navy Nurse ROTC Scholarships – See website)
Eligibility: Seniors who are US citizens, will graduate in May 2017, at least 17 years of age within the first semester of the year you will enter college. You may be asked to have your physical ability to be assessed.
Obligation: For those midshipmen attending college and NROTC on an NROTC Scholarship, the following military service obligations apply:
Navy Option midshipmen (does not include Nurses or Marines) starting their freshman year of college in the Fall of 2010 or later will be required to serve a minimum of five years of active military service. Additional requirements may be required for specific job assignments. 
Marine Corps Option midshipmen will be required to serve at least four years on active duty.
Navy Nurse Corps Option midshipmen will be required to serve at least four years on active duty.
Amount: Full tuition and book stipend.
Due Date: 1/31/17

Alisa's Angels Scholarship
Eligibility: Graduating seniors who have a record of service to others and a financial need.
No citizenship requirement
Requirements: Complete application including nomination, resume, transcript, and 
essay.
Amount: $2,500 (4 awards)
Due Date: 2/1/17

*Trooper Clarence Jolivet Buffalo Soldier Memorial Scholarship Award
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors with a minimum senior year GPA of 2.5.
Requirements: Complete application including official transcript, a letter detailing goals and objectives for higher education, a 300 – 500 word essay on a distinguished Buffalo Soldier, two letters o recommendation, and a letter of acceptance from a postsecondary educational institution.
Due Date: 2/1/17
Application: See Ms. Garcia in the College & Career Center or Ms. Jackson in V114.

#Davidson Fellows
Eligibility: To be eligible for consideration as a Davidson Fellow, applicants must
·         Be 18 or younger as of Oct. 1, 2017.
·         Be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States, or a Permanent Resident of the United States residing in the United States, or be stationed overseas due to active U. S. military duty.
·         There is no minimum age for eligibility.
·         The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at, or close to, the college graduate level with a depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. This scholarship is not geared toward students at the novice level.
·         Davidson Fellows must be available to attend, with at least one parent or guardian, the awards reception and other recognition events to be held in September in Washington, D.C. (Travel expenses and lodging will be provided by the Institute.)
Project Criteria: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of significant work in the following categories—STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics; Humanities—Literature, Music, Philosophy, Outside the Box.   Significant work is an accomplishment that experts in the field recognize as meaningful and has the potential to make a positive contribution to society. Such work may be:
·         an exceptionally creative application of existing knowledge
·         a new idea with high impact
·         an innovative solution with broad-range implications
·         an important advancement that can be replicated and built upon
·         an interdisciplinary discovery
·         a prodigious performance
·         another demonstration of extraordinary accomplishment
Amount: Up to $50,000
Due Date: 02/08/17

Dorrance Scholarship Programs
Eligibility: 
·         Seniors in good standing who will graduate from an accredited Arizona high school and enterthe university as a college freshmen
·         First generation to attend college (neither parent/step-parent, living or deceased, or legal guardian holds a four year degree from any country)
·         Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (weighted or unweighted)
·         Minimum combined SAT score of 1040 or composite ACT score of 22 (excluding writing score in both instances)
·         Admitted to one of Arizona’s three residential public universities (Arizona State University - Tempe, Northern Arizona University-Flagstaff, University of Arizona-Tucson)
·         Demonstrated financial need (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
·         Demonstrated leadership and volunteer service
·         Agree to participate in all aspects of the scholarship program (See Program At A Glance)… MUST be able to travel internationally
·         Signed Scholar Participation Agreement
·         Reside on campus freshman and sophomore year
·         Participate in the Dorrance Summer Bridge Program in Flagstaff, AZ
Awards: Up to $12,000 annually, renewable. No more than 8 semesters (four years) of
funding will be provided. Up to thirty awards will be made each year. Awards will be
announced no later than May 1st.
Opens: 10/1/16
Due Date: 2/8/17

STARS - Pima Community College Foundation Scholarships
Eligibility: Seniors planning on attending Pima Community College Fall 2017 .
Requirements: Complete on-line application and mail transcripts. The application will match you with up to 20 available scholarships based on your information.
Amount: Varies by scholarship
Application Opens: February 2017
Due Date: Deadlines vary – check website

University of Arizona Scholarships
Note: UA Applications (seniors should apply NOW!) and FAFSA forms (available 10/1/16) must be completed and submitted no later than March 1, 2016 to receive priority financial aid and scholarship consideration. You do not need to have taken the SAT or ACT before applying but you must take one or the other before March 1, 2017.

Please visit the UA Information, Resources, and Services for Undergraduates website for general financial aid information - http://financialaid.arizona.edu/undergraduate

Scholarship Universe – Scholarship search designed for UA students! https://scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu/suha (UA Net ID required)

Arizona Assurance
Eligibility: Seniors who are Arizona residents, will enroll at the UA full time for Fall 2016, 
have earned (by the end of junior year) an un-weighted, cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 
or higher in their core classes (on a 4.0 scale), and who have a family income of $42, 400 
or less.
Requirements: Complete UA application now! Complete FAFSA (beginning 10/1/16, but before 3/1/17). You will be notified of other requirements on your NextSteps. Note: failure to complete all necessary requirements by specific deadlines will disqualify you from receiving this award!
Amount: All unmet financial need after grants and work study, and some loans are
awarded.

*Valley Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility:   
·         Applicant must be a United States citizen.
·         Applicants can be graduating High School students, students currently attending college or those returning to college.  
·         High School Applicants whose grade point average places them in the top 5% of their class will not be considered.
Due Date:  March 3, 2017

Hispanic Scholarship Fund – General Scholarship
Eligibility:
·         Must be of Hispanic Heritage
·         Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students
·         Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited not-for -profit 4 year university the FALL of scholarship cycle year
·         U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligibile Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
·         Complete FAFSA
·         Complete state Dream Act financial aid application (if applicable)
Requirements: Application, essay, recommendations, and transcripts. Candidates are selected on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership, and financial need.
Amount: $500 - $5,000
Due Date: 03/30/17
Website: www.hsf.net

Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest
Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors
Requirements: Application – Essay based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest. See website for details.
Amount: $1000
Due Date: 4/14/17

SCW Academic Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior or recent graduate seeking a degree. Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. No citizenship requirement.
Requirements: Complete online application. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application. Applicant will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship.
Amount: $2500
Due Date: 5/31/17

SCW DREAMers Scholarship
Eligibilty: Immigrant under the age of 25, entered the United States before age 16, have lived continuously in the country for at least five years, have not been convicted of a felony, a “significant” misdemeanor, or three other misdemeanors. Applicant must plan to attend college by fall semester 2016. Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. No citizenship requirement.
Requirements: Complete online application. A transcript must be attached to application for consideration. Applicant must submit an un-opened copy of official transcripts if selected as a finalist. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application. Applicant will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship.
Amount: $2500
Due Date: 5/31/17

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship
Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors planning on attending college. No citizenship or GPA requirement.
Requirement: Complete and submit essay on career and life goals per instructions on website.
Amount: $1000
Due Date: 6/12/17
  
Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS™ Sweepstakes
Eligibility: All students who are enrolled in good standing in any high school grade (separate program for current college students – see website), are at least 14 years of age and who are legal residents of the US. No GPA requirement.
Requirements: Students must enroll in Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS™ program. To sign up go to www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps and fully complete the “Enrollment Form.” You will automatically receive one Sweepstakes entry when you enroll. Please note: There is no purchase necessary!
Amount: Up to $5,000
Due Date: Drawings held throughout the year. Program ends 6/30/17

Aspiring Nurse Scholarship
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs.
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 6/30/17

Veterinarian Science Scholarship
Eligibility: College students and high school seniors graduating before Fall 2017 semester with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Deadline: July 31, 2017
Award Amount: $500
Application: Students interested in applying can access the requirements and application at this URL: http://petsinthecitystpete.com/#scholarship

Kids’ Chance of Arizona provides college scholarships to the children of Arizona’s injured workers.
Our mission is to fulfill the dreams of many children who cannot reach their potential without help. A compensable on-the-job accident is devastating not only to the individual employee but to the employee’s children.
If you know of a potential candidate that is qualified for this type of scholarship, please refer to the Scholarship Application attached or the Kids Chance of Arizona website below.
No Deadline. 

For any additional questions, please contact:
Kids’ Chance of Arizona
PO Box 36753
Phoenix, AZ 85067-6753
Phone: 602-253-4360

The Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona Limited Scholarship Program offers Lupus patients or those financially impacted by Lupus to continue a higher level of education. LFSA is offering $3000 annual scholarship awards to those candidates who qualify.  A complete rundown of our program is on our website: 
No Deadline.

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