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Scholarships can be a helpful part of financing post-secondary education opportunities. The Scholarship links below can help students' searches.
The secret to obtaining scholarships is that... there is no secret. Students need to set aside time in their day or week consistently to search and apply for as many scholarships as they can.
3 step process:
Search for scholarships.
Read the eligibility carefully.
(if eligible) apply.
This list will be updated regularly.
This list will be updated regularly.
A vetted and updated list of scholarships. This group also offers support and is based in Arizona. No sign-up necessary!
Arizona Community Foundation. One application, over 200 potential scholarships. Open after January first, each school year. to Click here to apply: https://www.azfoundation.org/
Scholarships AZ is a group that works primarily with First Generation, Undocumented, DACA and immigrant students to help pay for post-secondary education.
More Great Scholarship links!
More Great Scholarship links!
Bold.org --> Create a scholarship profile. Be aware that some scholarships on this site are sponsored and/or drawings. Those types of scholarships need to be avoided, generally.
Raise.me - (ASU is the only in-state university that supports this.) Raise.me is an excellent site for keeping track of your grades, sports, clubs and volunteer activities. Each entry may be worth a small amount of scholarship money. Even if you don't end up using the scholarship, it is still an excellent way to keep track of your high school activities.
Scholarship Finder is a search tool that has filters to help students locate various scholarships online. Students need to be wary and check eligibility for every scholarship. If a student has a question about a scholarship, please reach out to your counselor or college advisor.
Earn to Learn is a scholarship for students planning to go to Pima Community College. Students learn money management through classes. They save $500 over a period of time. They are awarded $4,000 additional dollars to be used for their education. Click here to learn more. Click here for the flyer in Spanish.
ASU uses a scholarship matching system. Check it out here.
The University of Arizona uses their own "Scholarship Universe" to help students match with scholarships. In order to get access to this system, the student needs to apply and be admitted to school. This encourages students to apply early so they have access to the scholarships sooner.
Pima Community College uses a system they call "Scholarship Universe" (yes, the same name as the U of A). You can view their scholarships online here, but need to be an admitted student to apply to many of them.
Arizona Community Foundation Scholarship Portal will open on January first!
Arizona Community Foundation Scholarship Portal will open on January first!
Will be updated later this year.
Amphi Foundation scholarships, just for Amphi Seniors!
Amphi Foundation scholarships, just for Amphi Seniors!
Will be updated later this year
2022 Steve Engle Scholarship Application.docxscholarships for Juniors to prepare for. (below)
scholarships for Juniors to prepare for. (below)
Horatio Alger Junior National Scholarship and State Scholarship
From their website, "As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need."
From their website: "The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. Starting in 2018, the scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation, and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential. "
From their website: "The Flinn Scholarship—valued at more than $120,000—covers tuition, fees, housing, and meals at one of Arizona’s public universities, plus study abroad. Each year, 20 top high-school seniors are chosen to learn from amazing faculty, business leaders, and civic innovators and join a vibrant, eclectic community—including a powerful alumni network. "
Questbridge college prep scholars, for Juniors
Who should apply? Academically outstanding high school juniors from families earning less than $65,000/year for a family of four. The junior scholarship includes a full scholarship to a summer program hosted by an elite school and $1000 towards educational needs. The scholarship opens in February of your Junior year and can help lead to the Questbridge match program your senior year.
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