Senior Scholarships

Last updated 4/23/2026

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!

The Raul Alvarado Memorial Scholarship

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

SEEF Sahuarita Educational Enrichment Foundation

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.
1. Environmental science and related fields
2. English, communication, and related fields
3. Teacher, pre-school, or special education
4. Foster or Adopted Students

Amount: $1,000 - $2,500

Apply: Pick up an application from the Counseling Department

Deadline: April 27th, 2026

The Dietmar Gann, MD Scholarship

This scholarship was created in honor of Dr. Dietmar Gann, a local innovative cardiologist. His life was a testament to the power of compassion and care. The tremendous impact he made on this world and the incredible life he lived have left a legacy that will continue to shine bright. This scholarship is exclusively offered to Walden Grove High School students, where his grandchildren are alumni, and some are currently enrolled. The Dietmar Gann, MD Scholarship for $1,000 is for applicants interested in pursuing a degree in Healthcare.

Eligibility Requirements

Student WGHS
Healthcare degree

Amount: $1,000

Apply Online: High School Scholarship Application Form

Deadline: April 30th, 2026

Arizona Nursery Association Scholarship

Eligibility

A resident of Arizona currently or planning to be enrolled in a horticultural-related curriculum at a university, community college, or continuing education program
Be currently employed in or have an interest in the nursery industry as a career
Have an above average scholastic achievement or at least two years of work experience in the industry, and display involvement in extra-curricular activities related to the industry.

Amount: $500 - $6,000

Apply using this link: https://azna.org/SCHOLARSHIPS

Deadline: April 30, 2026

College Ready AZ Scholarship

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

NSA Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility

be a United States or Canadian citizen; and,
1. Permanent residents are NOT eligible to apply except for applicants from Arizona. Legal residents from Arizona may apply.
be majoring in accounting or be committed to pursuing a major in accounting for the remainder of your college studies; and,
have maintained a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale); and,
be an undergraduate enrolled part-time or full-time at an accredited (2) two-year or (4) four-year college or university in the United States

Amount: $1,000 - $2,500

Apply using this link: https://nsacct.org/nsaf-scholarships/

Deadline: May 1, 2026

Pima Community College Merit Award

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Deadline: Multiple Deadlines

Pima Community College Sahuarita Wins

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??

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

Rotary Club of Green Valley Scholarship

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

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