Last updated 2/10/2026
Scholarship info below is placed in order by DEADLINE. Be sure to scroll all the way through when searching for all scholarship opportunities posted. Paper applications for some listings are available in the Walden Grove Counseling Office!
STEM Scholarship – (15) $1,500 scholarships will be awarded.
Award criteria is based on:
High school senior with a 3.0 or above GPA
Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the STEM field
Demonstrated financial need will be considered
Planned full-time attendance at an accredited U.S. two- or four-year college or university – Applicant must be located in CA, AZ, NV, OR, or WA
Planned degree enrollment in one of the following majors:
Computer Science
Engineering (electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, power and/or energy)
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
(1) letter of recommendation from a teacher and (1) letter from a school counselor
Appy online: https://www.sharedenergy.org/form
Deadline: February 13, 2026
Trade School – (10) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Award criteria is based on:
High school senior with a 2.0 or above GPA or 1st Year Apprentice
Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career by attending a trade school
Demonstrated financial need will be considered
Planned enrollment in a trade school in the following fields:
Automotive
Carpenters
Commercial/Specialized Driver’s License
Electrical
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
Welding
Plumbers/Pipefitters
Applicant must be located in CA, AZ, NV, OR, or WA
Appy online: https://www.sharedenergy.org/form
Deadline: February 13, 2026
As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.
Eligibility Requirements
US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school in the US for the 2026-2027 academic year
Complete and submit the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The HSF Scholar Program is open to students of all races who identify as being of Hispanic heritage
Amount: $500 - $5,000
Apply using this link: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2026
As an RMACAC is looking for a strong academic, leadership experience, and community involvement student to receivea scholarship, and it can be you!
Eligibility Requirements
Students living in or attending school in AZ, CO, NM, UT, WY
High school seniors or community college transfer students
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Starts college in Summer/Fall 2026
International, undocumented, and DACA students are eligible
Counselor Recommendation Form
Amount: $1,000
Apply using this link: https://www.rmacac.org/student-scholarship
Deadline: February 27th, 2026
The Nueva Estrella Scholarship will be awarded to four (4) high school seniors who have exemplified the virtues of hard work, dedication, and faith in higher education. The Nueva Estrella Scholarship is valued at $40,000 and will be distributed $10,000 per year ($5,000 per semester). The student must remain in good academic standing and be enrolled in a university/college to receive funds.
Eligibility Requirements
GPA of 2.5 or better
If selected, attend the 2026 VTAMF Gala
If selected, participate in community service hours with the VTAMF
Amount: $10,000
Apply using this link: https://form.jotform.com/252373222942151
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
GPA of 2.5 or better
Student at SHS or WGHS
Amount: Unknown
Apply: Pick up an application from the Counseling Department
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Female only
GPA 2.7
Student at SHS, WGHS, or SDPA
Financial need
Amount: $2,000
Apply: Pick up an application from the Counseling Department
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
GPA of 2.0 or better
Student at SHS or WGHS
Amount: $4,000
Apply: Pick up an application from the Counseling Department
Deadline: March 1st, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
GPA of 2.3 or better
Student at SHS or WGHS
Amount: $1,500 - $3,000
Apply: Pick up an application from the Counseling Department
Deadline: March 25th, 2026
Future Success Scholarship
Pima JTED Foundation awards scholarships of up to $5,000 to eligible graduating seniors who have completed a CTE/JTED program and will continue their education at a post-secondary institution. (Multiply scholarships)
Criteria to Apply:
Student must be a graduating senior
Student must be a concentrator in a Pima JTED (Central or Satellite Campus) Program
Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in their CTE Program of Concentration
Student must enroll in post-secondary education institution upon graduation
Student must have participated in the CTE Program CTSO or in a Community Organization
Student must upload high school transcript
Appy online: Student must complete and upload the Permission to Publish Form CLICK HERE
Deadline: March 27, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
GPA 3.0
Student at SHS, WGHS, or SDPA
Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Apply: Pick up an application from the Counseling Department
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Are You Eligible?
We’re looking for motivated Arizona students who will be the first in their families to earn a four-year college degree. See if you qualify:
You must:
High school seniors from schools in Pima and Santa Cruz counties who have been accepted by a college or university and who are planning to study fine arts in the fall are eligible to apply.
Amount: $500 to $2,000
Apply using this link: https://southernazwatercolorguild.com/scholarships.php
Deadline: April 1st, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Studying Environmental Sciences, Natural Studies, or a related field
Student at SHS, WGHS, or SDPA
Amount: $5,000
Apply: Pick up an application from the Counseling Department
Deadline: April 3rd, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Is a female senior student attending Rio Rico, Sahuarita or Walden Grove High Schools.
Anticipates receiving a high school diploma in the spring of 2026.
Anticipates enrollment in postsecondary study in a community college, vocational/trade or technical school or a 4-year university as a full-time student within six months of high school graduation.
Demonstrates financial need.
Demonstrates academic aspirations and community involvement.
Preference will be given to applicants who have completed the FAFSA application and applied for a Pell Grant.
Use Gmail to see the form if you don't have one. You will need to create one.
Amount: $3,500
Apply: "2026 High School Graduate Scholarship" - https://womenqc.com/scholarships/
Deadline: April 3rd, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
GPA of 2.5 or better
Student at SHS or WGHS
Amount: $3,000
Apply: Pick up an application from the Counseling Department
Deadline: April 10th, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Career path: Education, First Responders, Nursing, or Law and Public Safety
Student at SHS or WGHS
Amount: $2,000
Apply: Pick up an application from the Counseling Department
Deadline: April 15th, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
GPA of 2.5 or better
Student at SHS or WGHS
4 Different Scholarships, studying different majors, if you are any of the following, stop by to get an application.
Environmental science and related fields
English, communication, and related fields
Teacher, pre-school, or special education
Foster or Adopted Students
Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
Apply: Pick up an application from the Counseling Department
Deadline: April 27th, 2026
Walden Grove High School’s Class of 2021 established this Memorial Scholarship to honor the memory of Raul Alvarado. Raul was born in Kingman, AZ, and grew up in Seligman, AZ. He was employed by the Sahuarita School District for 10 years from 2010 - 2020. He was a Walden Grove campus monitor/security, a big supporter of all athletes, and a friend to all. He greeted students with a smile every morning and at all sports events, and he kindly offered help to anyone in need. Raul’s big heart touched the lives of so many students, staff, friends, and the Sahuarita Community. He will always be remembered for his big smile, vibrant laughter, and great stories.
Eligibility
Be WGHS student
Be a current graduating high school senior (public, private, charter, or home school)
Any two- or four-year public, private, university, community, or trade school
Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA (weighted or unweighted)
Amount: $500
Apply: Go to the Counseling Hall and get a paper application
Deadline: April 24, 2026
It's easy to qualify:
Be a current Arizona high school senior graduating with the Class of 2026
Complete the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid by April 30, 2026
Submit the College Ready AZ FAFSA Scholarship application, including a short essay that the selection committee will evaluate.
Apply using this link: https://collegereadyaz.com/fafsa-scholarship/
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Deadline: Multiple Deadlines
Deadline: May 29, 2026
RaiseMe
RaiseMe is the easiest way for high school students to earn scholarships for college starting in 9th grade! Colleges offer micro-scholarships for earning good grades, receiving an award, doing community service, taking the PSAT, visiting a college campus, etc. How much money will you automatically earn through RaiseMe??
Sign up using the following link: https://www.raise.me/join/walden-grove-high-school.
Available All Year
L. Ron Hubbard
Welcome to the Writers of the Future
L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience. No entry fee is required and entrants retain all publication rights. Entries in this contest are adjudicated only by professional writers.
Prizes of $1,000, $750, and $500 cash are awarded every 3 months! The writer of the grand prize-winning story receives the L. Ron Hubbard Golden Pen Award and an additional $5,000 cash prize!
Applicants may submit their original work (up to 17,000 words in length) of all types of science fiction, fantasy, and dark fantasy. Poetry will not be considered in this contest. See the contest rules and details here: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules-writers/. You must sign up at Enter the Writer Contest in order to submit your entry.
Available All Year
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship
This Association reaches out directly to our nation's young people with a message of hope, opportunity, responsibility, and perseverance. This scholarship program provides financial assistance to students nationwide who have significant financial needs and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. The scholarships are given to deserving 500 students each year for the amount of $2,500 each.
The HAA has 4 scholarship programs: State Scholarships, Career and Technical Scholarships, Targeted Scholarships, and National Scholarships. For more information and application, please visit Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs. Click "Learn More" for each scholarship program to read the application requirements and FAQs. https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-education-scholarships/
Eligibility Requirements
Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
Plan to attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution by September
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program
that will lead to employment
Not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income OR Pell Grant eligibility are required)
Be under the age of 35
Be a United States citizen
Use this link https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-education-scholarships/
Available All Year
Eligibility Requirements
GPA of 2.5 or better
Student at SHS or WGHS
Amount: $3,000
Apply: Pick up an application from the Counseling Department
Deadline: April 27th, 2026