Scholarship Opportunities

OPPORTUNITies FOR YOUTH PARTNERS CAN HELP SUPPORT YOU IN YOUR PURSUIT OF A “BRIGHTER FUTURE”! WHETHER INTERESTED IN COMPLETING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED, RECEIVING CERTIFICATION IN A TRADE, OR PREPARING FOR AND ENROLLING IN COLLEGE, OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH PARTNERS ARE HERE TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS!

Scholarship Resources and Opportunities Available

Scholarship programs provide educational resources to eligible young adults, who are interested in receiving support in their pursuit of a college education.

Scholarship Resources 

Arizona Community Foundation Scholarships

The Arizona Community Foundation is Arizona’s largest private provider of college scholarships. Their online system contains more than 100 scholarship opportunities for high school seniors and college students. The application opens up in January with most awards given by May of each year.  

Questions: scholarship@azfoundation.org or 602-381-1400

Scholarship Application Webpage: www.azfoundation.org/Scholarships/ScholarshipOpportunities.aspx

College Depot

College Depot is a free, full-service college access center located at the Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix, Arizona. College Depot is a program of the Phoenix Public Library. Their team of college planning advisors and assistants offer one-on-one appointments and workshops regarding admissions, financial aid, and scholarships.

Search their scholarship list by month deadlines, education level, award amount, identity specific, local/Arizona, unique requirements.

Scholarship Webpage: www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

EduMed

EduMed is always looking for ways to help students in healthcare and other fields achieve their college and career goals through the free resources they publish on their website. Please follow the links below to see their resources:

Scholarships A-Z 

All students can go to college, regardless of immigration status. And yes, there are scholarships available too.

Scholarships listed are organized by month and due date.   

Scholarship Webpage: https://www.scholarshipsaz.org/scholarships/

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Arizona Business and Professional Women’s Foundation

Every woman has the potential to move ahead, but sometimes she needs extra encouragement and financial support for continuing education. The Arizona Business and Professional Women's Foundation was established in 1989 to further advance Arizona's working women through research, education, and scholarships. 

Questions: azbpwfoundation@gmail.com

General Webpage: www.arizonabpwfoundation.org/

Scholarship Webpage: www.arizonabpwfoundation.org/scholarships/

Arizona Foster Youth Award (Tuition Waiver)

The Arizona Foster Youth Award program uses a combination of federal grants and scholarships, and university aid to cover the full amount of Arizona resident undergraduate tuition and fees for eligible current and former foster youth.

Scholarship and Eligibility Requirements webpage: https://fosteryouth.asu.edu/arizona-foster-youth-programs

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation (AFFCF) primary criteria is that the student-applicant was a ward of the State of Arizona when they turned 18 years of age, that is it, the student was not adopted, awarded permanent guardianship or reunited with his/her biological parents prior to aging out of the Department of Child Safety’s (DCS) care. Prospective students who signed a voluntary with DCS past their 18th birthday are also eligible.

Ready to start your future? Completing the post-secondary scholarship application is the first step.

Questions: Call 602-252-9445 

General Scholarship webpage: https://www.affcf.org/scholarships/scholarship-guidelines/

Scholarship webpage: https://www.affcf.org/general-awards/award-application/

Arizona Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program

The Arizona Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program provides up to $5,000 a year for qualified school-related expenses for eligible current and former foster youth. Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Scholarship and Eligibility Requirements webpage: https://fosteryouth.asu.edu/arizona-foster-youth-programs

Chicanos Por La Causa

This program provides financial assistance and ongoing supportive services to outstanding Latino students attending Arizona colleges and universities. CPLC Scholars have a demonstrated commitment to making positive changes to their communities and their selected fields of study. The program is especially dedicated to serving those students with limited access to financial resources, such as Dreamers who qualify for DACA status.

Scholarship and Eligibility Requirements webpage: www.cplc.org/education/scholarships.php

Questions: scholarships@cplc.org

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to those able to do academic work at the university level and who are part of the progressive movement on the campus and in the community.

General Webpage: https://davisputter.org

Scholarship Webpage: https://davisputter.org/apply-for-scholarships/

Fresh Start Women’s Foundation

The E. Jean Goulet Scholarship fund was established by Barbara Anderson, a valued friend and supporter of Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, to help women attain their professional goals. Fresh Start is pleased to carry on the spirit of E. Jean Goulet, Ms. Anderson’s mother by offering scholarship opportunities to deserving women, currently utilizing Fresh Start services. We have two different scholarship opportunities at Fresh Start.

There are two available options through this scholarship fund:

·       E. Jean Goulet Career Scholarship: Funds can be used for a variety of opportunities including DPS fingerprint clearance cards, continuing education units, GED test, career and vocational certifications, etc. Funds may only cover the cost of tuition and/or program expenses up to $350. Applications are due by the 15th of each month, you can obtain the link to the application from the Education Program Coordinator.

*Must complete Jump Start or Kick Start and be at Thrive Level.

·       E. Jean Goulet Upward Mobility Scholarship: For women currently enrolled in the Upward Mobility Program, the scholarship will support clients who have a financial need and provides opportunities for clients to advance in their careers through vocational and certificate programs that will allow them to earn a self-sufficient wage.

*Must be enrolled in Upward Mobility, information sessions for Upward Mobility are ongoing – register online today.

The scholarship award can be used for approved vocational programs, job training costs and certification, and many other job-related programs. Funds may only be used to cover the cost of tuition and/or program expenses.

For eligibility requirements, and application and information session questions, contact Kelsey Rendelman at krendelman@fswf.org

General Website: www.freshstartwomen.org/

Scholarship Webpage: www.freshstartwomen.org/our-services/career-and-education/scholarships

Address: 1130 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ. 85006 Phone: 602-252-8494

Helping Hands for Single Moms

Helping Hands for Single Mom’s is looking for single moms from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community that are interested in this scholarship opportunity.  Please share with your networks!

Questions: Please contact Chris at 602-796-7875 or at chris@helpsinglemoms.org. 

General Website: https://helpinghandsforsinglemoms.org/

Scholarship Webpage: https://helpinghandsforsinglemoms.org/phoenix/apply/

Keep Your Chin Up

Non-traditional scholars for Arizona residents age 25 and older. Scholarship ranges from $500-$5,000.

Available to individuals who meet the following criteria

·       Arizona resident

·       Adults 25 years or older

·       High School diploma or GED

·       No prior BA degree (AA is permitted)

·       Proof of financial need

·       U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Questions: information@gklegacyfoundation.org

General Website: https://www.gklegacyfoundation.org/

Scholarship Webpage: https://www.gklegacyfoundation.org/apply

Soroptimist International of Phoenix

Chartered in 1936, their membership encompasses women who are passionate about their mission, each other, and the community. They enjoy working together to achieve our strategic goal of empowering women and girls by providing access to, and support of their educational objectives.

WISE (Women Investing in Successful Education) Scholarship

·       WISE is our signature program to support women and their educational goals through scholarships and mentoring.

Questions contact: wiseapplication@siphx.org  

General website: https://www.siphx.org/

WISE Scholarship Webpage: https://www.siphx.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=609888&module_id=142574&sl=1378995869

Nina Pulliam Legacy Scholars

The Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program is administered through the Maricopa County Community Colleges District Foundation and Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.

Available to individuals who meet at least one of the following criteria:

·       Incoming freshmen ages 18-25 who have been raised through the child welfare system and have no form of financial support

·       College-age youth and adults with physical disabilities

·       Adults who have dependents in their family units

For more information and application guidelines contact:
Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars at Maricopa Community Colleges
https://my.maricopa.edu/support/nina-mason-pulliam-legacy

Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars at Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
https://publicservice.asu.edu/ninascholars

  • Contact:
    Jo Ann Martinez, Program Director
    602-496-1771 (Phoenix) and 480-965-6495 (Tempe)
    nina.scholars@asu.edu

Winds Scholarship

Scholarship for Native Youth. Annual scholarships awarded: 3rd highest point ranking - $500.00. 2nd highest point ranking - $1,000 and 1st highest point ranking - $2,500.00. Awardees will be notified first week of August annually.

Website Link: https://www.whispernthunder.org/winds-scholarship-application.html

Please send your application and student essay to:
Billie K. Fidlin
President, Whisper n Thunder
bkfidlin@hotmail.com
Whisper n Thunder Inc.

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