Scholarships
April 2018
Available Scholarships
Pima Community College Foundation Scholarships
Eligibility: Seniors planning on attending Pima Community College Fall 2018.
Requirements: Sign into your MyPima account. 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: Deadlines vary – check website
Website: https://pima.academicworks.com/
Pima Merit Scholarship –
Awarded to Pima County graduating seniors who graduate with a
3.5 GPA or better, or GED average test score of 165 or
higher. Students must show on their application they have experience with
leadership and/or community service. You must be a resident of Pima County,
eligible for general (in-state) tuition, and have not already received another
tuition waiver or similar form of aid. Students must be enrolled
at PCC for the Fall semester immediately following high school
graduation.
Chancellor's Service Scholarship –
Awarded to new and returning PCC students that are Pima county
residents and have achieved success both academically and
civically. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher at their
most recently attended school and must submit documentation of already
completed community service/volunteer work.
You can apply for these scholarships and many more using Academic
Works
https://pima.academicworks.com/
College JumpStart Scholarship
Eligibility: 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students
Requirements: Committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education
Amount: up to $1,000
Due Date: 4/15/2018
Website: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/home/2017/10/18/spring-2017-2018-scholarship-is-now-open.html
Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest
Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors
Requirements: Application – Essay based on Harriet Jacobs "Incidents of the Life of a Slave Girl". See website for details.
Amount: $1000
Due Date: 4/21/18
Website: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/signet-essay-contest/
The Arizona State University
Promise Award is a one-time $4,000 award created for students with
financial need who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement
throughout high school.
Here’s how it works for an interested student:
Here’s how it works for an interested student:
Step 1: Attend an Access ASU program or event.
Step 2: Graduate high school with a 3.00 GPA or higher and complete all 16 core competencies.
Step 3: Apply to ASU for the fall 2019 semester
Step 2: Graduate high school with a 3.00 GPA or higher and complete all 16 core competencies.
Step 3: Apply to ASU for the fall 2019 semester
The Promise Award together with other
types of aid including the Obama Scholarship Program and
the College Attainment Grant can
pay for most or all of a student’s college expenses.
We also encourage students to create a me3 account, if they haven’t already. Me3 is ASU’s interactive tool that helps match student’s interests with potential careers. Students with an active me3 account can update their portfolio with classes and GPA so ASU has the most current information.
Northern Arizona University Scholarships
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
Must complete the admissions application and submit ACT or SAT test scores by May 1, 2018.
University of Arizona Scholarships
Note: UA Applications and FAFSA should be completed ASAP. You do not need to have taken the SAT or ACT before applying but you must take one or the other before May 1, 2018.
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)
Selection Criteria
The following list provides basic information regarding each UA Merit Tuition Award. Most scholarship awards have multiple eligibility requirements, so be sure to read the details carefully. Only the highest scores from a single test attempt will be considered.
In addition, visit Scholarship Universe, an innovative scholarship matching database designed and created at the UA for our students.
Fall 2018 Arizona Resident Freshman - Wildcat Excellence Awards
Test
Scores |
ACT
|
32 - 36
|
30 - 31
|
28 - 29
|
26 - 27
|
24 - 25
|
22 - 23
|
No or Lower
Test Score |
Old SAT
|
1400 - 1600
|
1330 - 1390
|
1240 - 1320
|
1170 - 1230
|
1090 - 1160
|
1020 - 1080
| ||
New SAT
|
1450 - 1600
|
1390 - 1440
|
1310 - 1380
|
1240 - 1300
|
1160 - 1230
|
1100 - 1150
| ||
GPA
|
4.00
|
$12,000
|
$11,000
|
$10,000
|
$8,500
|
$8,500
|
$6,000
|
$5,000
|
3.75 - 3.99
|
$12,000
|
$10,000
|
$9,000
|
$8,000
|
$6,000
|
$5,000
|
$4,000
| |
3.5 - 3.749
|
$10,000
|
$10,000
|
$8,500
|
$6,000
|
$6,000
|
$5,000
|
$3,000
| |
3.25 - 3.49
|
$9,000
|
$9,000
|
$8,000
|
$6,000
|
$4,000
|
$4,000
|
$0
| |
3.0 - 3.249
|
$8,000
|
$7,000
|
$6,000
|
$4,000
|
$3,000
|
$3,000
|
$0
|
Resident Awards:
Awards listed above are the minimums based on test scores and core GPA. GPA calculated is based on 6th semester core unweighted high school GPA (4.0 scale). To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be classified as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes.
· Students must complete the UA Fall 2018 admission application by May 1, 2018 in order to be considered.
· Students should submit an official ACT or SAT score from the testing agency for consideration.
· Students interested in a higher scholarship opportunity must submit SAT (Math + Verbal) or ACT test scores by May 1, 2018 to be considered for our top Wildcat Excellence Award.
· Students are automatically awarded the higher dollar value Wildcat Excellence award in which they qualify to receive, which replaces the lower award offer.
· Students must submit their official 8th semester transcript for verification.
#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: 6/14/18
#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 6/30/18
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: 8/31/18
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
· Have completed high school (or earned a GED)
· Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
· Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
· Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
· Be under the age of 30
· Be a United States citizen
Application: Opens March 15, 2018 for High School Seniors
Deadline: The application will be open with a rolling deadline until all awards have been given out.
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
Email: execdir@azkidschance.org
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:
http://www.lupus-az.org/lfsa-limited-scholarship-program/
No Deadline.
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