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In partnership with our generous donors, we award millions of dollars annually to help students achieve their educational goals.
Through our online system, students complete one application and are matched with available scholarships, based on their eligibility requirements.
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Learn more about our general application and helpful tips about preparing to apply for scholarships.
Featured Scholarships
Cox will award scholarships to students attending an accredited higher learning institution that meet the following criteria:
Eligibility Criteria:
– High school senior
– 2.5 minimum GPA
– Scholarship for minority students
– Leadership and community service must be present
The Thunderbirds scholarship is a renewable scholarship that supports students through their degree completion and was established by the nationally renowned service organization to support the pursuit of higher education for outstanding Arizona high school students.
Eligibility Criteria:
– Applicant must be graduating from an Arizona high school or equivalent
– Applicant must be attending Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona and pursuing an undergraduate degree as a full-time student
– Minimum GPA of 3.5
– Volunteer/Community Service
– U.S. Citizen
– Applicant must provide two letters of recommendation; one academic (such as a teacher or counselor) and one personal (such as a coach, employer, youth group leader)—family members should not provide the reference letter
Award Details:
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee will award scholarships to students attending an accredited higher learning institution in financial need. Eligible students must show how they promoted the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through their participation in school, community, and/or faith-based events within the last year.
Eligibility Criteria:
– U.S. citizen or legal resident (including DACA students)
– Arizona resident
– Explanation of activities/events in the required supplemental essay section
– Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student currently attending an accredited community college, private vocational college, or university
– Minimum 2.0 GPA
– Part- or full-time enrollment
– Financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA
– African American or African descent, Latinx, or Native American
– Extra consideration will be given to applicants who have participated in Martin Luther King activities throughout the Valley and state
Award Details:
Awards will be up to $750 for community college and $1,000 for university students. Scholarship is one-time, non-renewable.
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ACF manages more than 150 scholarships. Explore your options, then visit our scholarship portal and fill out one application.
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