Due August 31 by midnight

Amount: $1,000

How to Apply

• Write an essay of no fewer than 600 words about your career aspirations and how your current studies will help you achieve success in your career. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? Thinking outside the box is encouraged!

Email your essay as a .doc or .pdf attachment to: scholarship@greatclubs.com

• YouTube submissions are optional, although not required. Video should be no longer than 5 minutes. (Essays submitted via YouTube must also be submitted in writing.)

Eligibility Criteria

• Any current college student of an accredited U.S. college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is welcome to apply.

Due: September 1st 

Amount: $1,000

How to Apply

• Submit a 1,500-2,000 word essay entitled “BELDON® Scholarship.”

• Include their full name and .edu email address in essay document.

The essay must answer the following prompt:

 As an aspiring business leader, what are 3 qualities you believe a new business partner should maintain in order to ensure the highest quality of products and services to a company?

• Email your official transcript and essay to scholarship@beldon.com

Eligibility Criteria

• Be seeking a degree in business, management, communications, marketing or related field.

• Have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Weiss & Paarz Annual Rising Star Scholarship

Due September 1st, 2019

Note: This scholarship is open to current college students as well.

Amount: $1,000

How to Apply

Email your application to Sarah Weiss Rozalis at sweiss@weisspaarz.com. Include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume listing work experience, educational background, and high school and college grade point average and class rank, if applicable;

• Personal Statement, which includes a description of your career goals and what you plan to use the scholarship funding for (2 pages maximum);

• Confirmation of enrollment in an undergraduate institution or copy of your current student ID; and

• Copy of your driver’s license

Eligibility Criteria

• A student starting or continuing his/her undergraduate education anywhere in the United States of America.

Golden Door Scholars Program

Opening Soon 

Note: This scholarship is open to current college students as well.

Amount: Full Tuition at Partner Schools (Listed below)

How to Apply

• Your high school and/or college transcript.

• Your class rank and class size if available.

• Information about leadership and extracurricular activities.

• An essay - you can use one written from one of your college applications or use one of the prompts from The Common Application.

Eligibility Criteria

• I have DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) or I am undocumented and would qualify.

• I am a high school senior, high school graduate, or currently enrolled in college pursuing an undergraduate degree.

• I am willing to apply to or attend one of the Golden Door Scholars Partner Schools.

• I am willing to explore and apply for other scholarships in addition to the Golden Door Scholarship.

Partner Schools

Love Your Career Scholarship

Due: September 10th; January 7th

Note: This scholarship is open to current college students as well.

Amount: $1,000

How to Apply

1. Write an essay of 1000 words or more

2. At the top of your essay, write your full name, phone number, email address and the name of the school you will be attending.

3. Outline at least 3 steps that you plan to take in the next year to start a path towards having a career that you love. As you think of these steps, consider some of these ideas; What are your passions that could be turned into a career? What are some ideas you have for a business based on things that you love and are skilled at? We want to hear unique, well thought out ideas. Make us believers. Make us excited. Make your essay stand out!

4.  Interview a professional in the field that you are looking into and that has at least 3 years of experience in that field and ask them at least 3 of the following questions and include the questions and answers as part of your essay.

   • What initially inspired you to pursue the industry that you are currently in?

   • What would be one important piece of advice for someone like me who is considering going into the field that you are in?

   • What was the biggest hurdle that you encountered when you were first getting started in this field and how did you overcome it?

   • What are some of the college courses that you took that had a lasting impact on your career?

   • What are some aspects about your career that you didn't know about or consider when you were starting out?

   • What are some things I should be spending my time doing now outside of school to help prepare me for a career in this field?

5.  Save your essay as a PDF and title the file as your full name and the name of your school. For Example: Scott-Jones-BYU.pdf

6.  Email your PDF file as well as a scanned copy of proof of enrollment to scholarship@jonestshirts.com. Please send as TWO separate attachments. Submissions with only 1 attachment will not be reviewed.

7.  Copy and paste the following into your Subject line: Fall/SEPTEMBER 2019 SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION

8.  In the body of your email, please include your full name, phone number and the name of the school you are enrolled in. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Any student who will be enrolled in a college or University at the time of the next deadline (see dates below). This scholarship is limited to students attending school in the 50 U.S. states. 

QuestBridge

Due September 29th

Amount: Full-ride to Matched University

How to Apply

• A free, online National College Match application, including information on your academic and extracurricular accomplishments, financial background*, two essays, and short answer questions

• Two letters of recommendation from teachers in core academic subjects

• A School Report from your high school counselor

• A School Profile (optional, but recommended)

• A high school transcript and additional transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)

• Any standardized test score reports to date. We accept SAT, ACT, Subject Tests, IB, AP, or TOEFL test scores. SAT and/or ACT test scores are highly recommended (unofficial test score reports are accepted).

Eligibility Criteria

• In order to be eligible to apply to the National College Match in the fall of 2019, applicants must graduate from high school during or before the summer of 2020 and plan to enroll as a freshman in college in the fall of 2020.

• The National College Match is open to all U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents OR students, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the United States.

Due Quarterly:  April 1st, July 1st, October 1st, and January 1st 

Amount: $2,500

How to Apply

Students applying for each scholarship must submit a 500- to 1,000-word essay. The essay requirements depend on the major the student plans on studying or is currently studying in college.

Any major: Write an essay based on the poem “Howl,” Part 1, by Allen Ginsberg. You can find the poem here. Carefully read the poem, and use your interpretation of the poem to write an essay that explains what message you believe the writer was trying to convey in the poem. Include what the poem means to you, and why the poem is relevant for today’s society.

Business or a STEM subject (science, technology, engineering, or math): Write an essay based on this prompt: “How is technology going to change your way of life in 15 years?” Your response can include thoughts on subjects ranging from work to home and personal life.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must be currently enrolled in a U.S.-based high school or college. Students graduating from high school must plan to attend college during the fall semester in the same year as the application.

• Eligible colleges include two-year and four-year universities in the United States.

• Students who apply must have a minimum GPA of 3.6. Current (unofficial) transcripts must be sent with the application.

• High school students who are applying must have a letter of acceptance from the college they intend to attend. A copy of this letter must be included in the application.

• One letter of reference must be included in the application. This letter must come from one of the following sources: a current or former teacher of the student, or a current or former employer of the student.

Scholarship America Dream Award

Due October 15th, 2019 (by 3:00PM Central Time)

Note: This scholarship is open to college students only.

Amount: $5,000- $15,000

How to Apply

• To begin, click on the "Create an Account" link at the bottom of this page. The link to your application is displayed on the "Student Overview" page of this site after you complete your profile. Your Student Profile is NOT your application.

• During the application process, you will be able to save your entered information and leave the site by clicking "Save and Log Out" in the left navigation area on each application page.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants to the Scholarship America Dream Award must:

• Be at least 17 years of age.

• Be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA).

• Have received a high school diploma or the equivalent from a U.S. school by September 2019.

• Have completed or expect to successfully complete a minimum of one full year of postsecondary education by June 2020.

• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at the sophomore year level or higher at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2020-21 academic year.

• Be studying to obtain an associate's or first bachelor's degree.

• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

• Demonstrate financial need.

Maná  Scholarship

Due October 23rd, 2019

Amount: $10,000

Note: Open to current college students as well. Only the first 1,000 applications submitted will be considered. 

How to Apply

• Complete online application

• Current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Unofficial or online transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course, and term in which each course was taken. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Identify as Latino and be between the ages of 18-35 years old as of the application deadline date

• Be U.S. citizens, legal residents of the U.S., or undocumented residents of the U.S., including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients

• Be high school seniors or graduates, or current college undergraduates

• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S. for the entire upcoming academic year

Due November 13th 2019; Opens August 1st 2019

Note: This scholarship is open to current college students that will transfer.

Amount: $40,000

How to Apply

Apply through The Common Application

Eligibility Criteria

• Senior standing: Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2020.

• Fall College Enrollment: Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2020.

• GPA: Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.

• Test Scores: Receive a minimum SAT total of 1200 or ACT composite of 26.

• Income: Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new college scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $35,000.

Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship 

Due November 30th, 2019

Note: This scholarship is only open to current college students.

Amount: $1,000 (4-year institution); $500 (2-year institution)

How to Apply

• Tell us about your background – In 500 words or more, submit a self description including your family history (parents/guardian, siblings), life and/or work experiences that have influenced you. Finally, describe your most significant achievement? Did you overcome any obstacles or challenges? If so, how?

• Leadership Essay – Submit a 500-750 word essay on the future of Latinx (Hispanics) in America, the kind of leadership needed, and any role you hope to play in providing such leadership. How will this benefit your community? What can USHLI do to help you achieve your goals?

• Optional Essay – What else would you like to share with us that is relevant to your application being selected for this scholarship?

• Portrait Picture – Applicants must submit a recent photograph (high-resolution, color, size: 2.5 x 3.5 ratios, PNG, JPG, or GIF). The picture should be suitable (headshot) for use in any printed literature announcing the recipients. Selfies are not accepted.

• Resume – Applicants must submit a one-page resume in PDF format of their work experience, academic accomplishments, and other relevant information.

• Unofficial Transcript – Applicants must submit the most updated transcript (College freshmen please submit your high school transcript). All transcripts must be uploaded as a PDF document in the application.

• Letters of Recommendation – Applicants must submit two (2) letters of recommendation that meet the following requirements:

  • • One reference must be from an academic source and one reference to be from a professional or community service setting. Examples may include but are not limited to Teacher, Adviser, Supervisor, Employer, Coach, etc. All letters of recommendation are due November 30, 2019

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. 

• At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented). 

• Recipients must also be available to attend the 38th USHLI National Conference in Chicago, IL from February 20-22, 2020.

Due December 11th

Note: This scholarship is open to current college students as well.

Amount: Varies

How to Apply

Applications for the 2020 academic year open this fall. To apply, film a three–minute video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about. To view examples of previous application videos, click here. Your video should be:

• A mini–lecture, not a personal statement. Pretend you're a lecturer speaking to a class. Teach us something.

• Clear, creative, accurate, and a demonstration of your passion for the subject.Your video doesn't need to be fancy or high–tech. Production value is not a factor.

• Three minutes or less in length.

• About any STEM topic, not necessarily your field of study.

• Uploaded to YouTube and marked ‘public.’ It should be accessible to the general public and could, but doesn't have to be, targeted at young students.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student to apply. 

• You do not need to be a U.S. Citizen

Due January 15th

Note: This scholarship is open to current college students as well.

Amount: Varies

How to Apply

• Email downloaded application to: karonlamb@cox.net (Subject line: OES) 

Eligibility Criteria

•  Cumulative Grand Point Average of not less than 2.5 (3.0 for graduate students

• Completed 12 hours of credit with passing grades last semester (9 for graduate students)

PLEASE NOTE: Computer-generated transcripts will be accepted at the time of mailing this application. The computer-  generated transcript from the school MUST be sent as soon as this semester’s current grades are posted and before scholarship checks are mailed or attach a current un-official transcript that includes the current semester courses and grades. 

Due February 15th; Opens January 

Note: This scholarship is open to current college students as well.

Amount: $40,000

How to Apply

Apply through The Common Application

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be of Hispanic heritage

• 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 undergraduate and graduate students

• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, during the fall of a scholarship cycle (year)

• US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)

• Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable)

The Dream.US Scholarship

Due February 27th, 2019

Note: This scholarship is open to current college students as well.

Amount

Up to 14,500 for an Associates degree and $29,000 for a Bachelors degree.

The Award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/

Eligibility Criteria

1. Have graduated or will graduate from high school (or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma) by the end of the 2018-19 academic year

2. Graduated or will graduate with a GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale

3. Are not and have not previously been enrolled in a four-year institution or bachelor program and have not earned more than 21 credits in a community college (not counting credits earned in a pre-college or dual enrollment program in high school);

4. Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at a Partner College no later than the Spring term of 2019-20 academic year;

5. Are eligible for in-state tuition at the Partner College you want to attend (not applicable if it is a private Partner College);

6. Have current DACA or TPS or certify that you meet the DACA immigration eligibility criteria set forth below:

   1. Arrived in the United States before reaching your 16th birthday; and

   2. Have significant unmet financial need.

Partner Schools in Arizona

• Benedictine University

• Arizona State University

• Arizona State University Online

• Grand Canyon University

The Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation Scholarship Program

Due February 28, 2019

Amount: $25,000

How to Apply

http://www.louiefamilyfoundation.org/scholarship-application

Eligibility Criteria

1. Be a freshman in the 2019-2020 academic year and anticipate enrolling at a U.S. accredited college/university in the 2019-2020 academic year.

2. Have a cumulative, un-weighted grade point average between 3.7 and 4.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Students not on a 4.0 grading scale must convert their GPA to a 4.0 scale before submitting an application to the Foundation.

3. Have a minimum SAT score of 1300 (out of 1600) or a minimum ACT score of 28. However, if you did not take the SAT or the ACT because the school you will be attending in the fall of 2019 does not require such test scores, please so indicate in the application form. The Foundation will verify this with the school prior to any award.

4. Have at least two reference letters, one of which must be from a current or former teacher in an academic subject.

5. Submit an essay as further described in this application.

6. Have applied to a U.S. college/university, either full-time or substantial part-time, and plan to enroll in a minimum of two terms for the school year (verified by submitting a copy of the acceptance letter from the college or university as soon such acceptance letter is available).

7. Submit to interviews in person or by phone/Skype, if requested.

Due March 1st, 2019

Amount: $2140

How to Apply

https://artsfoundtucson.org/grant/pima-county-youth-arts-award/

Eligibility Criteria

1. Enrolled as a senior at a high school within Pima County, and graduating with the class of 2019

2. Must be planning to attend Pima Community College in the Fall of 2019

3. A resident of Pima County

4. Resident status: Applicants do not need to show proof of residency to apply for this award, but you will need to follow PCC’s Residency Requirements in order to enroll.

Application Materials

1. Complete the Pima County Youth Arts Award – PCYAA 2018-2019 application form online here.

2. Submit the work samples appropriate to your artistic discipline and a description sheet

3. Submit two (2) letters of recommendation

4. Include a personal statement, with a maximum of 300 words.

Que Llueva Café  Scholarship

Due March 2nd, 2020

Amount: $500

How to Apply

1. Que Llueva Café Scholarship Application – Please complete the application in full. 

2. One Letter of Recommendation – You may submit an extra letter but only one is required. We will only accept a maximum of 2 letters of recommendation. Please do not send more than 2 letters. 

3. Personal Statement (1000 words maximum) – Your personal statement must fulfill the following three (3) things to be considered complete. Please read carefully. 

   1. 1. You must include a description of your current financial need as an undocumented student in your personal statement. 

      2. You must indicate in your personal statement that you are an undocumented student (DACA students are eligible). 

      3. You must write a response to ONLY ONE of the writing prompts below: 

         • Provide an autobiography that includes your dreams, hopes, and aspirations. 

         • How would you describe your high school experience and what do you expect to gain by enrolling in college? 

         • What is your greatest motivation for attending college next year? 

         • Professor Emerita Alma Flor Ada wrote, "For many language-minority parents, the story of their life in the United States is the story of overcoming many difficult obstacles. They are experts in the field of the struggles that they have faced in their lives, and of their own personal histories." (Ada, 1995, p. 171). Think about an oral story passed on to you that constitutes important life lessons. How has that oral story impacted you, shaped you or otherwise informed your understanding of life thus far? 

4. 4. Copy of High School transcript – Submit your most current high school transcript. You may submit an unofficial or official transcript. 

5. Send only the application materials listed above. Do not include these instructions. 

6. Clearly label your Personal Statement as “Personal Statement” on the top right hand corner. The Personal Statement should have a one-inch margin. If typed, ensure that your font size is 12. 

7. Provide all application materials into one large envelope in the following order: 

• • • Scholarship Application (on top of all documents)

    • Letter(s) of Recommendation 

    • Personal Statement

    • Copy of High School Transcript 

8. Mail entire application to: 

CORE’s Que Llueva Café Scholarship Program 

c/o Jaime L. Del Razo, Ph.D. 

P.O. Box 2925 

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an undocumented student (DACA students are eligible). 

• Must be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2019-2020 academic year. Due to limited funds, current college students who have already graduated high school or received their GED are not eligible. 

College & Career Ready Student Scholarship

Opens March 8th, 2019 

Due April 19th, 2019

Amount: $3,000

How to Apply

https://pimajted.org/about/foundation/the-jted-fund-college-career-ready-scholarship/

Eligibility Criteria

• Student must be a Senior to apply

• (Students who have finished a CTE JTED program earlier may submit an application during their Senior year)

• Student must be a concentrator in a Pima JTED (central or satellite program) OR

• Student must have a 3.0 GPA in their CTE program of concentration

• Student should demonstrate participation in a CTSO or another community or leadership role

• Special consideration may be given for a student’s financial need

Notes

• Students must write an essay no more than 500 words  in length describing how and why this scholarship will help them continue on their career path. 

• Essays will be judged on the strength of their message about their CTE or Pima JTED program

• Evidence of their accomplishment and growth as a student in that program

• Quality of the finished written piece. 

  • • Note to students: be sure to proofread your essay or have a trusted friend read it. Check your spelling and grammar

College Success Arizona Scholarship 

Due March 8th, 2019

Amount: $6000 a year ($2000-$3000 a semester)

How to Apply

https://csaportal.secure.force.com/students/csaCreateAccount

Eligibility Criteria

1. Be a senior graduating from an accredited Arizona high school.

2. Be a citizen/legal resident of Arizona or be residing in Arizona with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval and a valid Social Security Number (SSN).

3. Have a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.

4. Be Pell Grant eligible

   1. DACA Students – Note: You will not receive an EFC upon filing the FAFSA; therefore, DACA applicants are required to complete the FAFSA4caster (https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/estimate)

5. Be admitted to an accredited (not technical or vocational) institution of higher education in the state of Arizona beginning in the Fall 2019 semester such as a 4-year college/university OR 2-year community college with the intent on transferring to a 4-year college/university.

6. Applicants should have both applied and been accepted to their school of choice before our scholarship application deadline (March 8, 2019).

7. Be an active member of your College Access program (AVID, Trio, College Bound, Upward Bound)

Nicholas A. Pennipede Memorial Scholarship

Due March 15th

Note: This scholarship is open to current college students as well.

Amount: Varies

How to Apply

• Please attach a 500-800 word essay and discuss:

  • • How you plan to use your education to serve the community?

    • How will receiving this scholarship help you achieve your goals?

    • Why Eye Associates should select you for this scholarship?

• Submit proof of enrollment or an acceptance letter from an accredited university or optometry school that is listed on the official website of the U.S. Department of Education.

• Provide a statement of your current academic status, as well as evidence that you are currently enrolled or accepted at the institution as set forth above.

• Please submit your essay as a pdf file. Essays in any other form will not be accepted.

NOTE: By applying for this scholarship, you give us express consent to confirm your admission and attendance by contacting the college or university.

Eligibility Criteria

• You have been accepted to an accredited college or university and are going to be enrolled full-time within the next six (6) months; OR

• You have been accepted to an optometry school and are going to be enrolled as a optometry student within the next six (6) months.

Arizona Dream Scholarship Fund

Due March 15th

Note: This scholarship is open to current college students as well.

Amount: Varies

How to Apply

• Completed application

• Three signed  references ( one coach, two teachers, counselors, or mentors)

• A copy of your transcripts

• A 1,000 word essay 

• All the required materials must be mail in a 8-1/2 x 11 envelope

• Your envelope must be mailed to the following address and be postmarked by March 1, 2020 

Juan Reyes and Jose Patino Dreamers Scholarship

5427 W. Piedmont Dr.

Laveen, AZ 85339

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be a DACA or undocumented student at PUHSD seniors

• You must be willing to consider a community college education in your first year

• 3.0 GPA or higher

• Evidence of 15 hours of community service

• Evidence of AP or Honors courses

• Evidence of athletic achievement (minimum of 1 year of Varsity sports)

Red Thread Foundation for Women Scholarship

Due March 15, 2019

Amount: $1,000

How to Apply

https://redthreadwomen.org/apply/apply/

Eligibility Criteria

1. Women of an international background, including foreign students, immigrants, or first-generation Americans, who are first year entrants to a U.S. college or university program in Fall 2019 are eligible to apply for the Red Thread Fellowship Program. There are no GPA or U.S. residency requirements. 

Application Process

1. The application consists of several short-answer questions, two essays, and two letters of recommendation. We require that at least one of your recommenders be an academic reference, such as a teacher or a guidance counselor. Both the application form and the letters of recommendation must be submitted online by the application deadline to be considered.

Interviews

We will select a short list of candidates to interview by phone. Interviews will be 30-45 minutes.

Arizona Community Foundation Scholarship

Due March 15th, 2019

Amount: Varies

How to Apply

https://www.azfoundation.org/Scholarships/ApplyOnline.aspx

Eligibility Criteria

1. The Arizona Community Foundation manages more than 120 scholarship funds. Each scholarship has individual eligibility criteria. Your eligibility for awards will be determined based on your answers to the questions on the General Application. For this reason, students should read and answer each question carefully and completely. Visit our online scholarship application portal to read about the available scholarship opportunities and their criteria. 

2. Students regardless of immigration status can apply. 

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application.

Boilard-Harkin Scholarship

Due March 15th, 2019

Amount: $3,000 for full-time study at a four-year institution and $1,500 for full-time study at a two-year institution.

How to Apply

https://www.azfoundation.org/Scholarships/ApplyOnline.aspx

Eligibility Criteria

1. The Boilard-Harkin scholarship was established to support students beginning their post-secondary studies at a community college. Awards are ONLY made to community colleges.

2. Applicants must be graduates of a high school located in Southern Arizona and must enroll at an accredited community college.

3. The scholarship awards up to $2,500 to recipients annually. Recipients may reapply for a second year of funding.

4. Review of applications and selection of the recipient(s) is done by a committee of community members through the Community Foundation.

Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program

Due March 14th, 2019

Amount: $5,000

How to Apply

https://www.fontanatransportincscholarsprogram.com/register

Eligibility Criteria

1. For the 2019 Fontana Transport inc Scholars Program, candidates must be: graduating high school, will pursue a full time undergraduate degree in the United States at any 4 year university by fall 2019 and plan to study in any of the following concentrations:

   1. • Transportation Management

      • Math

      • Science

      • Engineering ( Any field of engineering)

      • Architecture

      • Environmental Design

      • Pre-Med

      • Psychology

      • Spanish Language/Literature

2. The student applicant does not have to be a U.S. citizen, but they must have a minimum 3.5 weighted GPA and graduate a US high school in Spring or Summer of 2019. All applicants will need proof of attending a 4 year university beginning Fall 2019.

3. Letter of Recommendation by a faculty member is optional, but highly suggested.

Notes

The website is strange to navigate. You will have to register first. They will then send you the application in 5-7 days. Please register early so that you get the application in time. 

AZALAS High School Scholarship

Due April 15th, 2019

Amount: 1st place $500, 2nd place $250, and 3rd place $100

How to Apply

Submit your essay to the Counselor's Office. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Any senior can apply

• It is a cash award so students do not have to be going to college in order to receive it

Application Process

•  In order to apply students must submit a 1-2 page essay providing the following information:

  • • What they have done in the past on behalf of peace

    • What they are doing on behalf of peace 

    • What they will do on behalf of peace 

Great Minds in Stem (GMiS) HENAAC Scholarship Fund

Due April 1st, 2019

Note: This scholarship is open to current college students as well.

Amount: $500-$10,000

How to Apply

1. You must apply online and your application will include:

   • HENAAC Scholarship Application

   • Resume: one-page limit

   • 700-850 Personal Statement. Refer to the application page for the current question.

   • Official Transcripts: Transcripts must include the seal of your university/college or high school or signature of the Registrar. The cumulative GPA, weighted or unweighted must appear on the transcript. If you received a sealed envelope with your transcript, you may open it and scan the document to either upload as part of your application or email directly to Dr. Gary Cruz at scholars@greatmindsinstem.org.

   • One faculty letter of recommendation (From an advisor, dean, principal, faculty or instructor – i.e. someone who can speak on behalf of your academics)

   • One peer letter of recommendation (From a friend, classmate, lab partner, teammate, member of a student organization). The letter may not be from a mentor, coach, or supervisor. It must be from a peer.

   • Photo: The photo will not be used in the scholarship selection, but rather used for publications of scholarship recipients, in print and online

Eligibility Criteria

1. Any graduating high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student, from a traditionally underserved or underrepresented group in science, technology, engineering, math or health 

2. Applicants must be pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math degree

3. Applicants must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

4. Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly demonstrate leadership or service within the Hispanic community

Trico Electric Scholarship 

Due April 15, 2019

Amount: $2,250 (Community College) or $5,500 (University)

How to Apply

http://www.trico.coop/

Eligibility Criteria

1. Be a Trico Member, spouse of a Member or dependent child who is claimed as a dependent on the Member's federal tax return.

2. Be a full-time undergraduate student of an accredited college, university, vocational school or other post high school educational institution, or will be a full-time student in the fall. (Applicant must carry a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.)

3. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or greater.

Pima Community College Merit Scholarship

Due April 22nd, 2019

Amount: Tuition and fees up to 16 credits (see details)

• Two consecutive academic years, up to 64 credits (In-state tuition, technology and student services fee only)

• Fall/Spring semesters only (Summer not included)

• Up to 16 credits of In-State General Tuition & Fees (Course Fees not covered) per semester

Notes

For DACA and undocumented students, this scholarship will cover the entire in-state portion of your tuition.

How to Apply

https://pima.academicworks.com/opportunities/1263

Eligibility Criteria

• 3.5 and greater GPA (High School), or 165 average score (GED)

• Pima Community College Admissions (MyPima username required)

• Apply for Merit Scholarship through MyPima student account

• Complete scholarship general application

• Complete PCC Merit Scholars applications, including 300 word essay

• Submit GPA verification Form (Counselor’s signature)

• If selected, submit high school transcript after graduation

• Attend Pima Scholarship Orientation

• Must be enrolled in at least 12 credits of college-level courses (numbered 100 or higher) by 6/1/2019

• Must be pursuing a program of study that leads to a degree or certificate at PCC

To maintain eligibility, students must:

• Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA, reviewed at the end of every semester

• Must enroll in, and complete, Honors 101 within first year

• Provide proof of ongoing leadership or community service participation each semester while at PCC. Minimum 20 hours on-campus activities, or 10 hours at an off-campus organization or enrollment in 3 credit honors course at PCC

• Maintain active enrollment and attendance at PCC for the duration of the scholarship

• Attend the Pima Scholarship Orientation each year

•  Adhere to PCC student Code of Conduct.

Scholarship is awarded for 2 consecutive academic years, Fall and Spring semesters only. This scholarship covers the price of up to 16 credits of general in-state tuition, including the associated Student Services fees and Technology fees. Books and certain fees are not covered. These funds are non-refundable.

Victoria Teresa Arias Scholarship

Due April 30th, 2019

Amount: $1,000

How to Apply

https://victoriateresaariasmemorialfoundation.org/scholarships/

Application Information

1. Application Page

2. Short Essay Questions Page

3. Complete and current official transcript of grades. (Grade reports are not accepted)

4. Letter of Recommendation from teacher or staff member at student’s school.

5. Please mail your application to: VTA Memorial Foundation – 5130 South Spencer Avenue, Tucson, Arizona  85757

or Email Application to: VTAmemorialfoundation@gmail.com

Eligibility Criteria

1. A student graduating from Sunnyside High School

Western Union Scholars Foundation

Due April 30th, 2019

Amount: $2,500

How to Apply

https://foundation.westernunion.com/wuscholars/index.html#close

Eligibility Criteria

• Scholarships must be used at an accredited post-secondary institution seeking an undergraduate degree.

• All applicants must be pursuing a degree/field of study in one of the following categories: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business/entrepreneurship.

• All applicants for scholarships must be between the ages of 18 - 26 years of age on June 1, 2018.

• Application must be submitted in English. Translation services may be used to help non-English speakers submit. You will not be penalized for basic errors.

• Must be able to demonstrate admittance to an accredited post-secondary institution or have applied for admittance.

• Must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor. If a teacher or professor is unable to submit a recommendation on your behalf, you may also use someone who has supervised you in a youth/community group, volunteer position, job/employment situation, etc.

• Scholarships must be used on programs resulting in an undergraduate degree. Specialized academic programs (study abroad term, stand-alone language acquisition course, service learning, etc.) are not permitted.

• Scholarships may not be used for advanced degrees, such as Masters, PhD, JD, etc.

• Scholarships may be used for tuition or school fees during the academic term immediately following scholarship winner selections (estimated in July). Funds cannot be used for room and board or for school supplies.

• Immediate family members of controlling officers in Western Union, any of its affiliates and non-affiliated nonprofit entities, or its Agents are not eligible to participate in the scholarship program. All other employees and their family members who meet the other eligibility requirements may apply.

Due May 3rd, 2019 (Applications must be mailed in and received by that date so plan to complete and mail in the application early)

Amount: $5,000

How to Apply

file:///C:/Users/Daniellek/Downloads/jacobchavezsholarship.pdf

• Must submit an essay describing the factors that drive them to pursue a degree in education and how they would create academic excellence in the Latino community. Applicants should include Extracurricular Activities and WWork Experience if possible. 

• Must submit three letters of recommendation

• Must submit a copy of his/her transcript

• Must submit verification of college admission (Letter of acceptance would work)

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be accepted into a college or university

• Applicants must possess a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

• Applicants must have the support of their immediate family members

Pima Community College Dreamers and Beyond Scholarship

Due May 5th, 2019

Amount: $1,000 full-time/ $500 part-time

How to Apply

https://pima.academicworks.com/opportunities/1297

Eligibility Criteria

• Scholarship is for PCC students enrolled either full-time or part-time in any field of study, who are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) designated students or undocumented students. 

• Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or greater. 

• Eligible recipients are those subject to non-resident tuition rates because of their non-U.S. citizenship status. 

• Renewal is available on a semester basis for up to 3 additional semesters and preference will be given to eligible renewal recipients. 

Marsha Morgan Scholarship

Due May 13th, 2019

Amount: Will be awarding 10 scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. Three of these awards will be renewable for up to 3 consecutive years. 

How to Apply

https://eao.arizona.edu/resources/marsha-morgan-scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

• This award is open to graduating high school seniors planning to enroll at The University of Arizona in the fall of 2019 and who have participated in one or more of the following Early Academic Outreach Initiatives:

  • • Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)

    • Native American Science and Engineering Program (NASEP)

    • College Academy for Parents

    • Algebra Academy

    • Masculinity Initiatives including the Young Men's Conference and Man Up and Got to College

    • Immigrant Student Resource Center's Immigrant Scholarship Hustle

Notes

• For additional eligibility requirements and information about the award please download a copy of the scholarship application. Feel free to contact Manny Leon at 520.626.2300 or leon@arizona.edu(link sends e-mail) with any questions.

DACA Scholarship

Due May 15th

Note: This scholarship is open to current college students as well.

Amount: Varies

Eligibility Criteria

• Arizona high school graduates with DACA status.

• Attending an accredited Arizona community college or state university.

• Enrolled at a tuition rate higher than in-state tuition during the academic year beginning fall 2020 or spring 2021.

Las Adelitas Scholarship

Due May 20th, 2019

Amount: $1,000

How to Apply

https://www.lasadelitasarizona.com/scholarship_application 

• Completed Application

• Resume

• Personal statement: Describe the world you come from- for example, your family, community or school- tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

Eligibility Criteria

• Shall be an Arizona resident (LAAZ defines residency as anyone who has lived in AZ for at least 1 year regardless of immigration status)

• Shall be a Latina (or female-identifying Latina)

• Be a graduating high school senior or be enrolled in an accredited Arizona college or University

• Shall reflect the core beliefs of Las Adelitas Arizona that values academic achievement, civic engagement, leadership and the commitment to better one’s own community

 Notes

• Only students who have submitted completed entry materials will be considered

• The Scholarship Committee will select the most qualified student in accordance with the award criteria and guidelines

• The Scholarship Committee shall give more consideration to those students who are undocumented

• The Scholarship Committee shall designate an alternative recipient to receive the scholarship award if for any reason the initially-named recipient is unable to fulfill the award requirements in a timely manner

• Recipient of the scholarship will also be awarded a complimentary to Las Adelitas Arizona and will be expected to be an active participant in the organization 

ISH Scholarship

*Extended May 20th, 2019

Amount: Five $1,000 awards

How to Apply

tinyurl.com/ISHscholarship 

Eligibility Criteria

• Had to have participated in Immigrant Scholarship Hustle Spring 2018 or Fall 2018

B.Davis Scholarship  

Due May 24th, 2019

Amount: $1,000

How to Apply

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:

Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most.  Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.  

Your submissions must be sent to us by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com 

Eligibility Criteria

• There is no age restriction

• Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next

• This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.

• Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time.

Due June 30, 2019

Amount: $1,000 for Pima Community College OR $2,500 for In-State Universities

How to Apply

http://isacamayafoundation.org/scholarships/ 

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must be high school seniors or undergraduates at a community college in Maricopa, Yuma, and Pima Counties.

1. The scholarship is available for students who don’t qualify for financial aid due to their immigration status (DACAmented and undocumented students).

2. Applicants must show proof of enrollment at the college they are attending, effective Fall 2019. Students must send proof of enrollment (copy of schedule, letter of acceptance or other document) to scholarships@isacamayafoundation.org after completing the application.

3. Students must submit a 250-word essay explaining their financial need.

4. Students must submit a 1 to 1.5-minute video that shows them paying it forward to the community and doing a good deed.

5. There will be one winner from Maricopa County, one from Yuma County and one from Pima County.

6. Each winner will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship that will be sent to his/her school on the first week of August. Funds will not be given to the student directly.

7. The winner of the scholarship must participate as a volunteer for two Isac Amaya Foundation events and participate in media interviews (if applicable).

8.  Previous Isac Amaya Scholarship recipients are not eligible for this year’s award.

9. All application materials must be submitted to scholarships@isacamayafoundation.org by June 30, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. with the subject line “YOUR NAME: Junior Scholarship.”

SCW DREAMers Scholarship

Due June 30th, 2019

Amount: $2,500

How to Apply

http://workinjuryaz.com/phoenix-workers-compensation-lawyers/#dreamers

• Fill our the scholarship application

• Create a video

  • • The video must answer one of the following prompts:

    • What sets me apart.

    • What inspires me.

    • Why I'm pursuing my degree in _______.

    • The submission must be unique and original to you, from your point of view. The video is not meant to have other people talk about your qualifications.  However, other people may be in your video.

    • The style of the video is up to you; whatever you feel best convinces us of your answer (artistic, narrated, documentary etc).

    • Must be uploaded to Youtube or Vimeo.  You will share the link with us when you fill out the application.

    • Must include the hashtag #SCWDreamer in the actual video and in the description.

    • Video must be more than 1 minute and less than 3 minutes in duration.

    • The submission must not portray the United States in a derogatory manner.

DREAMer Requirements

• 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

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be a DREAMer as specified above

• Applicant must plan to attend college by fall semester 2019.

• Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.

• A transcript must be attached to application for consideration.

• Applicant must submit an un-opened copy of official transcripts if selected as a finalist.

• This scholarship is a one-time award worth $2,500 to be awarded the fall semester of 2019.

• 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.

Notes

• Completed application must be submitted online by June 30, 2019. 

• LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

 Hylan Family Scholarship 

Due June 30th, 2019

Amount: $2,500

How to Apply

Qualifying applicants will answer the following essay question provided with a response between 500-750 words:

Pick an experience from your life and explain how it has influenced your educational and personal development. 

Applicants may upload their essay in Word or PDF format, or they may copy and paste it directly into the application form.

To be considered, you must submit the application and essay before the deadline.

https://www.drbradhylan.com/scholarship 

Eligibility Criteria

• In order to be eligible for this scholarship award, the applicant must be attending college in the fall 2019 semester or quarter.

• Applicants can be high school seniors or current college students.

• The winner must provide documentation verifying that they will be a student for fall 2019 and provide proof that they will be furthering their education at an accredited community college, online college, or university. 

• Winners of this scholarship must be willing to provide a photo of them with the scholarship award to Dr. Brad Hylan’s office for future promotion of the Hylan Family Scholarship.

Due July 22nd, 2019

Amount: $5,000

How to Apply

https://chavezfoundation.org/PepsiCo-CesarChavez-scholarship-form/ 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must be an incoming or continuing full-time undergraduate student at any education institution for the 2019-2020 Academic Year

1. Applicant must be of Latino descent. 

2. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

3. Applicant must be attending a college in Arizona or California’s Central Valley.

4. Scholarship is available to U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, Undocumented, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA).

5. Applicants must demonstrate the following: Academic excellence, leadership in extra-curricular activities, a commitment to volunteer service in the community and financial need.

6. Applicant must be an incoming or continuing full-time undergraduate student at any education institution for the 2017- 2018 Academic Year.

7. Applicant may only receive award once. Applicant’s immediate family members are not eligible for award within 12 calendar months (e.g. siblings, parents, or children).

Application Process

• • Two letters of recommendation

  •  Essay- “The end of all education should surely be service to others.” – Cesar Chavez

Explain how does the statement above apply to your life. Explain how have you exemplified or plan to exemplify this statement in your life goals. Provide your thoughts on what you believe service to others means in todays society. The essay shall be limited to 500 words, typed and double-spaced.  Make sure to number each page of the essay.

• • A copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR).  The SAR may be obtained from your FAFSA. 

  •  If you are financially dependent on your parents, please submit a copy of the first two pages of your parent’s most recently filed IRS Form 1040.  If they have not filed an IRS Form, please submit a copy of their most recent W-2 forms, if available. If you are financially independent, please provide a copy of the first two pages of your most recently filed IRS Form 1040.  If you have not filed an IRS Form, please submit a copy of your most recent W-2 form, if available.

R&D Systems Scholarship 

Due July 31st, 2019

Amount: $1,500

How to Apply

https://www.rndsystems.com/grants-scholarships/scholarship-application

• Fill out the scholarship application form

• Upload the acceptance letter from the University/program you are currently accepted/enrolled in

• Write a personal statement of 500 words or less on the impact you strive to make using a degree in your field of interest

• Submit a 200 character (including spaces) statement on what extra curricular activities you partake in that are related to your field of study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have a major declared in a science related field.

• Open in the US, UK, and Canada only.

• Enrolled or accepted for enrollment (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma).

Notes

• Deadline for this application is July 31, 2019 12 p.m. MST.

• Finalist will be notified the following week.