Scholarships
for DREAMers
without
DACA
Tucson
High Magnet School
March 2017
Arizona
Community Foundation Scholarships
Complete a General
Application to be matched to opportunities for which you qualify. Some may have
extra questions. Read the description carefully and if you qualify for any of
these opportunities, complete your General Application then click “Apply” and
answer any supplemental questions. Only apply if you meet the criteria.
Due Date: 3/27/17
Ayn
Rand Institute Essay Contests
Anthem
Eligibility: 8th, 9th,
and 10th grade students
Requirements: Write and submit an essay
about Ayn Rand’s Anthem. Writing
prompts are available on the website.
Amount: $30 - $2,000
Due Date: 03/29/17
The
Fountainhead
Eligibility: 11th and 12th
grade students
Requirements: Write and submit an essay
about Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead. Writing
prompts are available on the website.
Amount: $50 - $10,000
Due Date: 03/29/17
Atlas
Shrugged
Eligibility: 12th grade
students
Requirements: Write and submit an essay
about Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged. Writing
prompts are available on the website.
Amount: $50 - $20,000
Due Date: 03/29/17
Badger Foundation Adriana
Herman Scholarship
Eligibility:
THMS
Senior graduating in 2017
Attending
a college or university for 2017-2018 school year, interested in Education or
Social Sciences
Minimum
GPA of 2.5
Be the
first person in your family to attend college.
Requirements: Application, essay, two
letters of recommendation, and official high school transcript.
Due
Date: 03/31/17
Application: See Ms. Garcia in the
College & Career Center or request the application by e-mail at karla.garcia@tusd1.org.
Badger Foundation Donald
Pitt Scholarship
Eligibility:
THMS Senior
graduating in 2017
Attending
four-year college or university full time in 2017-2018
Demonstrate
financial need by providing evidence that you qualify for free or reduced-price
lunch
Minimum
GPA of 3.0 (high school)
Requirements: Application, resume showing
community involvement, extracurricular activities and interests during high
school, and two letters of recommendation.
Amount: $1,000
Due
Date: 03/31/17
Application: See Ms. Garcia in the
College & Career Center or request the application by e-mail at karla.garcia@tusd1.org.
Foster Care to
Success Scholarship
Eligibility: Have
been in foster care or orphaned while living in the U.S. See the website for
specifics on what counts as foster care or orphaned.
Amount: $2,500 -
$5,000
Due
Date: 03/31/17
Maria L. Urquides
Scholarship
Eligibility: Seniors at Tucson High who
were promoted from Lynn-Urquides Elementary School or Davis Bilingual Learning
Center who plan to attend a public college or university within the state of
Arizona as a full-time student.
Requirements: Submit the application with
your personal statement and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, your
school counselor, or coach.
Amount: $1,775
Due Date: 03/31/17
Application: See Ms. Garcia in the
College & Career Center or request the application by e-mail at karla.garcia@tusd1.org.
Community
Foundation of Southern Arizona General Scholarships
Eligibility:
Students
graduating in 2017 from a high school in Cochise, Pima and Santa Cruz counties,
as well as parts of Yuma, Pinal, Greenlee counties that are south of the Gila
River
Planning
to go to a college or university full-time
Have a
2.5 or higher GPA.
Amount: $3,000
for 4-year university, and $1,000 for 2-year college or vocational school
Due Date: 4/3/17
by 11:59 pm
EEF/Pima
CC Foundation Moving Forward Scholarship
Eligibility:
Tucson
Unified School District seniors who graduate in December 2016 or May 2017.
Planning
to attend Pima Community College only.
Students
who have clearly demonstrated the desire and skill to succeed personally and
academically.
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 4/3/17
Funk/Cordell
Education Fund Scholarship
Eligibility:
Tucson
Unified School District seniors who graduate in December 2016 or May 2017.
Planning
to attend any public Arizona college or university
Must
pursue a major in math, science or engineering.
3.0 – 3.9
GPA
Amount: $2,000
Due Date: 4/3/17
Kenneth
Paulin Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:
Tucson
Unified School District seniors who graduate in December 2016 or May 2017.
Planning
to attend an accredited Arizona college, university or trade school.
Students
who clearly demonstrate a passion for learning and an aptitude for math,
science, engineering, and/or the automotive arts.
Intend to
pursue post-secondary studies related to automotive technology, transportation,
alternative energy/fuels or related engineering fields.
Amount: $2,000
Due Date: 4/3/17
Pauline
Miguel
Scholarship
Eligibility: Graduating
high school seniors at Ajo High School, Baboquivari High School, Cholla Magnet
High School, Desert View High School, Pueblo High School, Tucson High School,
Sunnyside High School.
Details of the Award:
Recipients
will be selected on an objective basis with preference given to descendants of
and/or members of the Tohono O’Odham Nation
Selection
is based on financial need and potential for academic achievement
The
scholarship will be awarded for one year (nonrenewable)
Applicants
must generally be planning on enrolling full-time (12 units)
Requirements:
Teacher’s
Letter of Recommendation
Official
high school transcript
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 4/3/17
by 5 pm
Velma Castaneda-Titone
Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:
Tucson
Unified School District ethnic minority female seniors who graduate in December
2016 or May 2017.
Planning
to attend any public Arizona college or university
Must
pursue a major in education, science or math.
3.0
minimum GPA
Amount: $500
Due Date: 4/3/17
Bob Beaty Foundation Tucson, Arizona All Sports
Eligibility:
Graduating
student-athletes from any Tucson, Arizona high school
Reflects
the true spirit of athletics by demonstrating loyalty, integrity, determination
and leadership skills which invoke a sense of fairness and justice
Values
the importance of a team and each of its members
Contributes
to the well-being of their school and community
Letters
their senior year
Minimum
3.5 GPA
Has been
accepted to a post-secondary educational institution and is not the recipient
of a full academic or athletic scholarship
Requirements: Online application, an
essay in which you meet this scholarship’s criteria, two letters of
recommendation, current transcript (see website for full details).
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 4/10/17
Western Union Foundation WU Scholars Program
Eligibility:
Must be
used at an accredited post-secondary institution seeking an undergraduate
degree
Pursue a
degree/field of study in science, engineering, mathematics, or
business/entrepreneurship
18 – 26
years of age as of June 1, 2017
Amount: $2,500
Due Date: 4/12/17
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
2017 HonorsGradU Multimedia Scholarship
Eligibility: Graduating
high school seniors planning on applying, attending, or already accepted to a
college or university in the U.S. All United States students are eligible.
Requirements: High
school seniors can apply in any or all of the 4 high school categories (art,
creative writing, music, or photography), but there will only be one
scholarship awarded per person. Your project must be original & creative!
No plagiarism will be tolerated!
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 4/16/17
2017 HENAAC Scholarship
Eligibility:
Graduating
high school seniors who intend to pursue a science, technology, engineering, or
math (STEM) degree at an accredited college/university in the U.S.
Minimum
3.0 GPA
Be of
Hispanic descent or demonstrate strong leadership or service within the Hispanic
community
The
majority of scholarships offered under the HENAAC Scholars Program require U.S.
citizenship. However, a few sponsors require U.S. residency or do not have a
citizenship requirement. All students are encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
Online
application
The
following documents to upload (please scan and have files ready before
completing the application):
Transcript
with cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted) with school seal signed by the
school’s Registrar
Resume
700-word
essay (see the website for the prompt)
One
faculty letter of recommendation from an advisor, dean, principal, faculty or
instructor who can speak on behalf of your academics written on official
letterhead signed by the recommender. NOTE: If recommender prefers, letters can
be e-mailed directly to HENAAC.
One peer
letter of recommendation from a friend, classmate, lab partner, teammate, or
member of a student/youth organization (must be from your same age group)
Photo
(not for scholarship selection, but for use in publications)
Amount: $500
- $10,000
Due Date: 4/30/17
Pima IME Access Scholarship/Grant
Eligibility:
Minimum
3.0 GPA in the semester preceding each term awarded.
Americans
of Mexican origin and Mexican immigrants with financial need
Admitted
Pima Community College student enrolled in classes for Summer 2017
Requirements:
Submit
scanned ID, unofficial transcripts with most recent GPA, and JPG photo with
descriptive title of you doing some service to others with your application.
Answer
short answer essay questions, and submit with your application.
Due Date: 4/30/17
for Summer 2017
StudySoup Women in Technology
Scholarship
Eligibility:
Outstanding
female student who is planning a career in the field of computer science and/or
computer programming.
Currently
attending high school and will be attending an accredited university or college
in the next academic year.
Requirements: Online
application.
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 5/5/17
The Trust Compass $3000 Annual Student
Scholarship
Eligibility: Anyone
who has a creative slant of mind and has something innovative to contribute
through their ability to write compelling content.
Requirements:
Come up
with content that is factual, offers value, and is thoroughly researched.
The
length can be 600 – 2,000 words.
The
subject would be Evolution of Wireless Technologies in 2017.
Should
have actionable tips that most people should be able to relate to.
Write
from your own experience as that will add realism to your writing.
Looking
for—
Original
ideas
How
useful your message is to the average reader
Actionable
tips and advice
Creativity
with words
Send your
ideas along with these details—
Personal
details like name, address, and phone number
Name of
school/college/university
Area of
study
Document
proof that can attest to you being a student
Your
unique e-mail address assigned by your institution, if possible.
Amount: $1,000 for 3 students
Due Date: 6/25/17
Application:
Submit your content online or by e-mail.
EGC Women in Law
Scholarship
Eligibility:
Women
interested in pursuing a career in law nationwide.
Must be
enrolled at an accredited college, university or law school and attending
classes at the time the scholarship is awarded (September 1, 2017).
Minimum
3.0 GPA
Requirements: Application, video essay
and official transcript.
Amount: $1,500
Due
Date: 6/30/17
Mahin and Saifulla Salemy High School
Scientific Scholarship
Eligibility: High
school seniors in the U.S. who have been accepted to and will attend college
(either 4-year or community college) in the U.S., and have an interest in the
sciences.
Requirements: Online
application, personal statement, three references, and interview.
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 5/31/17
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
Due Date: 5/31/17
Application:
Log in to your MyPima account, and go to
the Scholarships tab. Don’t have a MyPima
account? See Ms. Garcia in the College & Career
Center or Ms. Chetri in the Attendance Office to set it up.
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
Carol M. Lyons Scholarship
Eligibility:
Graduating
high school seniors from Tucson Unified School District
Minimum
2.5 GPA
Receive
free or reduced-price lunch
Meet 3 of
the following criteria:
Demonstrate
unmet financial need (total cost of college expenses minus FAFSA and all
scholarships and grants received)
Demonstrate
participation of a minimum of 100 hours of community service activities during middle/high
school years.
Demonstrate
substantial (formal) leadership in school/community activities
Has been
granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Requirements:
Completed
and signed application
Personal
statement (see application for prompts)
Free and
reduced-price lunch letter from TUSD Food Services (all applicants)
Unmet
Financial Need Worksheet (all applicants)
2 of the
following
# of
total hours and list of community service activities
List of
formal leadership activities in school or the community
Copy of
DACA Employment Authorization Card
Copies of
any acceptance letters from colleges and universities
Copies of
any scholarship award letters
Copy of
Student Aid Report from Federal Student Aid
Amount: $2,000 - $10,000
Due Date: 06/1/17
Application: See Ms. Garcia in the
College & Career Center or request one by e-mail at karla.garcia@tusd1.org.
#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
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
The 2017
Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards
The Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards is an
annual series of awards to encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive
visions of peace and the human spirit.
Eligibility: The
contest is open to people worldwide. Poems must be original, unpublished, and
in English.
Entry Fee: $5
Amount: $200
Due
Date: 7/1/17
Veterinarian
Science Scholarship
Eligibility:
College students and high school seniors graduating before Fall
2017 semester with a minimum 3.0 GPA who can demonstrate his or her interest in
pursuing a career in veterinary science.
Requirements:
Completed application
Transcript
Letters of recommendation encouraged
Resume encouraged
Demonstrate need and merit for this scholarship
Deadline: 7/31/17
Award
Amount: $500
Application:
Students interested in
applying can access the requirements and application at this URL: http://petsinthecitystpete.com/#scholarship
Students of the Arts Scholarship Contest
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior or currently enrolled student in an
art-related program at any school or university is eligible. Students from any
and all creative fields are encouraged to apply. No citizenship requirements
apply.
Requirements:
Write a plan for turning your artistic passion into a profitable business,
and create a YouTube (or Vimeo or other channel) video to introduce your
business. See website for complete instructions.
Deadline: 8/31/17
Award
Amount: $1,000
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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