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The Charles and Christine Michaels Scholarship is a scholarship program through the ASU Foundation that includes donor mentorship, professional development and community service opportunities in addition to financial support. The scholarship award is $2,500 annually and may be renewed for additional years. Students eligible for this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: The Pima Community College Pima Merit Scholarship 2019 is now open! The Pima Community College Pima Merit Scholarship is awarded to Pima County residents that have recently graduated from a Pima County high school, or have completed their GED, between 7/17/18 and 6/30/19. Eligible applicants must have graduated with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, or completed their GED with an average test score of 165 or higher. Students must show on their application that they have experience with leadership and/or community service. Applicants 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. The application is available online and requires admission to PCC and a MyPima username for access to the online application. The scholarship is awarded for two academic years, fall and spring semesters only. This scholarship covers 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. Application Deadline: 4/15/2019 Award Notification: 4/30/2019 Essay Question (300 words): How will earning this scholarship help you attain your educational goals? Who Can Apply/Who Is Eligible? Pima County residents that have recently graduated from a Pima County high school, or have completed their GED, between 7/17/18 and 6/30/19. Scholarship Covers: • Four consecutive semesters • Fall/spring semesters only (summer not included) • 16 credits In-State General Tuition and Fees (Course Fees not covered) To Be Eligible: • Graduate with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, or complete the GED with an average test score of 165 or higher • Pima Community College admissions (MyPima username required) How To Apply For Merit Scholarship? • The scholarship application is accessible through your MyPima account at mypima.pima.edu. Select the “Students” tab after login, “Register and Pay,” then “Apply now for PCC Scholarships.” If You Are Selected and To Maintain Eligibility, You Must: • Submit GPA verification form (with counselor’s signature). Form is available online as part of scholarship application process. • Submit a high school transcript or equivalent after graduation. • Be enrolled in at least 12 credits of college-level courses (100 level or higher) by 6/1/2019. • Be pursuing a program of study that leads to a degree or certificate at PCC. • Attend a Pima Scholarship Orientation Date in July or August each year. • Enroll in, and complete, Honors 101 within first year. • Provide proof of ongoing leadership or community service participation each semester while at PCC (20 hours on-campus activities, or 10 hours off-campus organization, or Honors course). • Maintain active enrollment and attendance at PCC for the duration of the scholarship. • Adhere to PCC student Code of Conduct. S.C.W. DREAMers and SCW Academic Scholarships. These Scholarships are open to high school seniors or a recent graduate seeking a degree nationwide. Our Deadline: June 30, 2019 Award Amount: $2,500 Application: http://workinjuryaz.com/phoenix-social-security-disability-attorneys/ http://workinjuryaz.com/tucson-social-security-disability-attorneys/ Phase I of the 2019-2020 HSF Scholarship Application is due in 4 days on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM PT. HSF SCHOLARSHIP echo3.bluehornet.com/ct/50689638:s07HQnIZN:m:1:1199619686:4A43ECA5CBB870A598377E5CD7E87311:r Phase I of the HSF Scholarship Application only takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete. No essays or recommendations are required for Phase I.HSF Scholarship Application Deadline for Phase I: February 15, 2019, 11:59 PM PT This could be the opportunity of a lifetime! To get started today, visit HSF.net and create your MyHSF profile. Doing so will enable you to fill out a scholarship application and learn more about what we have to offer. Timeline:
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Coffee For Less Scholarship Due: 8/25/2019 Candidates should submit an essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of the importance of education in their lives and how the scholarships money will assist the students' goals. Bonus points will be awarded to those students who find a creative way to include their passion for coffee within their essay! $500-$5,000 https://www.coffeeforless.com/pages/scholarship Due: 8/31/2019 Make Me Laugh Scholarship Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), to make them laugh (250 words or less).$1,500 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/make-me-laugh-scholarship NSHSS STEAM SCHOLARSHIP 2019 CLOSE DATE: Monday, April 15, 2019 AWARD: USD $1,000 Eligibility Requirements: High school seniors planning to major in a STEAM field (science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics), including any area related to the medical field. Scholarship Award: USD $1,000 Application Requirements:
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ROBERT SHEPPARD LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2019 CLOSE DATE: Friday, March 15, 2019 AWARD: USD $2,500 & USD $1,000 recipients https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/robert-sheppard-leadership-awards-2019/ Eligibility Requirements: High school sophomores, juniors, and seniorsScholarship Award: USD $2,500 scholarship for the first place winner and USD $1,000 scholarship from NSHSS for the finalists who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to community service and initiative in volunteer activities. Application Requirements:
Close Date: March 15, 2019 *Scholarship funding is sent to recipients' college or university during the freshman year. If you receive this scholarship as a high school sophomore or junior, your scholarship funding will be held until you enroll in college. CLAES NOBEL WOMEN OF TOMORROW LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2019 CLOSE DATE: Friday, March 01, 2019 AWARD: USD $1,000 college tuition scholarships Eligibility Requirements: Female high school seniors with a 3.5 minimum GPA who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in their schools and communities. Scholarship Award: USD $1,000 scholarships established to encourage and empower young women to assume future leadership roles in their colleges and universities, their careers and communities and to become mentors for the young women following in their footsteps. Application Requirements:
Some points you may wish to address, but are not limited to, include: using creativity to solve problems, using humor to diffuse tense situations and build relationships, and inspiring confidence in others to collaborate with you or follow your lead. Please be specific in your examples. Open Date: December 14, 2018 Close Date: March 1, 2019 Apply here: https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/claes-nobel-women-of-tomorrow-leadership-awards-2019/ 4th annual S.C.W. DREAMers and SCW Academic Scholarships. These Scholarships are open to high school seniors or a recent graduate seeking a degree nationwide. Our Deadline: June 30, 2019 Award Amount: $2,500 Application: http://workinjuryaz.com/phoenix-social-security-disability-attorneys/ http://workinjuryaz.com/tucson-social-security-disability-attorneys/ AZ Assurance Scholars Program-Go to: www.assurance.arizona.edu The Arizona Assurance Scholars Program at The University of Arizona (UA) is a financial aid program for low-income students in the state of Arizona. The program is designed to assist students by providing both financial aid and support services to successfully attain their bachelor's degree. The Arizona Assurance Program partners with college and departments on campus to provide scholars with comprehensive programming from their freshmen year through their senior year, so that they are able to have a smooth transition into and out of the university upon graduation. The mission of Arizona Assurance is achieved through first year transition programming, mentoring, leadership, and career development, graduate/professional school preparation and cultural enrichment. Barack Obama Scholars-Go to: students.asu.edu/obama President Barack Obama represents outstanding academic achievement, thoughtfulness, a long record of service to others, inspired leadership and a commitment to building strong communities across this country. He has set new standards for what is possible in America, and encouraged people around the world to pursue their dreams. In Arizona we have many motivated, high achieving students. For some of them, a lack of family resources has been a barrier to higher education. With the right support, these students can be successful, build better communities and create positive change. Arizona State University is committed to providing these opportunities. Flinn Foundation Scholarship- Go to: www.flinnscholars.org Flinn Scholars receive an unparalleled package for undergraduate study: free Tuition and room and board; funding for study abroad; mentorship from brilliant faculty and exposure to world leaders; and fellowship in an extraordinary community of current and alumni Scholars. The program, in partnership with Arizona's three state universities, provides enriched educational offerings that expand Scholars' life and career options and create the kind of stimulating, intellectually challenging environment that students might find at the nation's most selective colleges. Dorrance Foundation Scholarship- Go to: www.dorrancescholarship.org The Dorrance Merit Scholarship was established by Bennett and Jacquie Dorrance at the Arizona Community Foundation in June of 1999. The original gift supported 10 Arizona public university students. Twelve years later, the Dorrance Family Foundation sustains four distinct scholarship programs. What is now known as the Dorrance Scholarship Programs supports as many as 150 recipients at Arizona's three public universities and at South Mountain Community College. The generosity and foresight of the Dorrances have made the scholarship one of the most influential, privately-funded educational initiatives in the state. The Dorrances scholarship is a model for educational philanthropy and is a signature program at the Arizona Community Foundation. In 2012, scholarships will be offered to Big Island high school graduates who will attend the University of Hawaii-Hilo. The Gates Scholarship-Go to: www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship. The Gates Scholarship needs your help in identifying America's top minority students who may be eligible for an exciting, new scholarship.
Go to: www.collegesuccessarizona.org College Success Arizona is building public will for college completion and providing a unique combination of scholarships and mentoring that increase college graduation rates among low-income and first-generation students across the state. Pima Community College Scholarships-Go to: http://pima.edu/paying-for-school/scholarships-grants/index.html In addition to other scholarships (found on the website), some of the scholarships provided for PCC students are:
ASU SCHOLARSHIP UPDATES https://scholarships.asu.edu/ School of Molecular Sciences Scholarships https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/55938 The School of Molecular Sciences Scholarships support outstanding students completing degrees in chemistry or biochemistry in the School of Molecular Sciences. The number of scholarships awarded in an academic year is variable and may include some focused funds for Women in Science, Veterans, and First Generation students. 2019-2020 02/28/2019 New College General Scholarship Application https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/61593 The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences offers annual and endowed scholarships every year for New College majors to help finance their education at Arizona State University. Awards range from $100 to $5,000 per semester and are based on a broad spectrum of criteria. 2019-2020 03/31/2019 Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Scholarships for Undergraduate Students https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/46483 The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College offers a variety of scholarships to undergraduate students. Awards are not based strictly on merit. Financial need, application essays, and/or specific academic criteria are also determining factors. 2019-2020 04/15/2019 Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Scholarships for Graduate Students https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/46486 The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College offers a variety of fellowships to graduate level students. Awards are not based strictly on merit. Financial need, application essays, and/or specific academic criteria are also determining factors. 2019-2020, 06/15/2019 Raise.Me- https://www.raise.me/portfolio Launched in 2014, the website allows students to start earning small scholarship offers as early as ninth grade. Students create a portfolio, add their grades and activities, then instantly view scholarships from some of the 250 colleges that are members of the service—a list that includes New York University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Arizona, and Michigan State University. While they can start racking up a college’s scholarship money right away, they don’t actually get any of it unless they are accepted by that school and enroll there.In the almost three years since the service launched, 700,000 high schoolers have signed up. The company says 45% of its users are the first in their family to go to college, and 40% come from a low-income background. These students often don’t have the same access as their wealthier peers to guidance about the variety of colleges and financial aid opportunities— but both Raise.me and its college partners say the service is trying to close that gap. Raise.me isn’t the only way to get that money. Raise.me isn’t increasing the total amount of scholarship money available. In fact, many of the colleges that are Raise.me members—particularly the private ones—already give out sizable merit scholarships. The formula that goes into awarding that money isn’t very transparent, but colleges tend to have a set amount of financial aid to give out, whether they award it through Raise.me or another process. Scholarships & Opportunities https://www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org/student-scholarships.html NHS SCHOLARSHIP- https://www.nhs.us/advisers/the-nhs-scholarship Perry Initiative- Females interested in a career in the medical field http://opa.ahsc.arizona.edu/newsroom/news/2016/arizona-high-school-girls-learn-about-orthopaedic-surgery-ua-health-sciences http://www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/scholarships-for-women http://www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/fafsa/ http://www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/college-savings-plans/ http://www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/scholarships/ Don't Text and Drive- digitalresponsibility.org Guide to Financial Aid & Scholarships for Hispanic Students http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/making-college-affordable-online-guide-for-hispanic-students/ Grants, Scholarships, & Other Financial Assistance for Minority Students http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid-for-minorities/ MEC/RCAC- Scholarships found on the Metropolitan Educational Commission Regional College Access Center You can find links to scholarships for specific student groups
The Alisa’s Angels Foundation awards $5000 post high school education scholarships to Arizona graduating seniors to help youth who are helping others. We award these scholarships in memory of Alisa, who established a legacy of helping and caring for people because she believed “that is what we were put on earth to do”. The scholarships are awarded to youth who demonstrate the same spirit through service to others. Resources for API Students- Asian Pacific Islander
TheDream.US@applyists.com Scholarships for Women Women’s Independence Scholarship Program (WISP)Amount: Award amounts are determined by the individual. The average award is approximately $2,000. Requirements: Applicants must be a survivor of intimate partner abuse and separated for a minimum of one year to a maximum of seven years. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and be legal citizens of the United States. They must aspire to upgrade their skills to advance their careers. Deadline: No deadline to apply. URL: http://www.wispinc.org College Application Sites
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http://staugustinehigh.com/admissions/financial-aid-information/ http://www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/fafsa/ http://www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/college-savings-plans/ http://www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/scholarships/ Up With People, The Bill Holmes Scholarship- This generous scholarship is awarded to one senior from St. Augustine Catholic High School and one senior from San Miguel Catholic High School. If you are interested in taking a GAP semester before starting college and travel the country and world with an organization that offers service, leadership, and artistic talent to numerous global communities, please visit the Up With People/Bill Holmes Scholarship website www.upwithpeople.org/billholmeslegacyfund or see Mrs. Siath for more information. Students may also earn up to 12 college credits through this experience. Websites for Scholarship and Student Loan Searches www.metedu.org/rcac www.finaid.com www.collegeanswer.com www.scholarshipamerica.org http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/ www.petersons.com www.azfoundation.org studentscholarships.org www.salliemae.com www.internationalscholarships.com www.princetonreview.com www.collegeprowler.com https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarshipsearch U of A websites - http://startnow.arizona.edu/ http://scholarshipuniverse.com (UA Net ID needed) Scholarships without citizenship requirements http://www.scholarshipsaz.org/scholarships.html Note: Beware of scholarship websites with questionable scholarship offers that are primarily designed just to collect your information! Helpful Resources Understand what your financial aid award packages mean. Visit this website, by the FAFSA, to gain a better understanding of how to read your award letters and decide which college will leave you paying the lowest Net Price. Compare your financial aid award packages. This website, by the College Board, helps you to compare the financial aid that you were awarded at each college so that you can make an informed decision of which college will cost you less. Guide to Financial Aid & Scholarships for Hispanic Students http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/making-college-affordable-online-guide-for-hispanic-students/ Grants, Scholarships, & Other Financial Assistance for Minority Students http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid-for-minorities/ Online Colleges Accepting FAFSA http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-online-colleges/js Funk/Cordell Education Fund Scholarship Educational Enrichment Foundation/Pima Community College Moving Forward Scholarship Lou Farber Memorial Scholarship Velma Castaneda-Titone Memorial Scholarship James C. Stewart Memorial Scholarship Kenneth Paulin Memorial Scholarship Edie Wingate Scholarship Marjorie Benson Scholarship Jose Marquez Scholarship Eduardo Nuñez Scholarship |