Scholarship Opportunities

Eligibility Criteria:

– Current or former foster care youth

– First Generation

– Arizona resident

Evelyn Lathram and her husband established this scholarship in memory of her grandparents, Albert R. and Nellie D. Spikes. Ms. Lathram is proud to honor her grandparents’ dedication to education with the goal to provide support for graduating high school students of Bowie, Arizona, to attend a post-secondary education institution.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Student must be a resident of the town of Bowie, Arizona or be a graduating senior from Bowie High School (may consider students who live in nearby area and graduate from Bowie High OR live in Bowie and graduate from Wilcox or San Simon High Schools)

– Student must be seeking to enroll in any type of post-secondary education at any type of school (vocational, 2-year or 4-year school in the U.S.)

– Student may be enrolled less than full-time

Award Renewal:

The Albert R. and Nellie D. Spikes Scholarship may be renewed for up to four years, based on satisfactory progress made as determined by enrollment. Previous recipients will be contacted via email during the spring semester with instructions on how to request renewed funding. In order to be considered for renewal the student must be in good standing with the school and eligible for continuation, and the student must submit a school transcript and one page essay describing the highs and lows of the previous academic year.

The Alexandra Ryan Swanson Live Your Dream Scholarship was created in Lilla Swanson’s daughter’s memory to support residents and participants in UMOM Housing Programs in earning a GED, college degree, or certificate from a trade or vocational program.

Eligibility Requirements:

– Male/female

– U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens

– Undergraduate students, graduate students, adult re-entry students

– Currently participating in UMOM Housing Program and need to pass and complete course in good standing with UMOM completed community service requirements

Alhambra District employees started the Alhambra Foundation for the Future, a nonprofit organization that solicits funds solely for college scholarships. Employees contribute money directly out of their own pockets to this one-of-a-kind scholarship program.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Graduating high school senior or current college student who graduated from 8th grade in the Alhambra Elementary School District

– Minimum 2.5 GPA

– Enrolled in an undergraduate accredited college or university

– Participated in extracurricular activities, community service, or employment

Renewability:

Scholarship is not automatically renewed. A student may reapply each year and receive the scholarship up to four times.

The Amy Wasserman Scholarship Fund will provide financial aid for students who attended school in Tempe School Districts, with a preference for students that attended Nevitt Elementary School.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Preference for previous recipients of the Wasserman Scholarship.

– Attending any post secondary institution after high school graduation including 2 year, 4 year, vocational and technical schools.

– Demonstrate high financial need based on the FAFSA process. If a student can not complete the FAFSA other income indicators will be used.

– Graduated from a Tempe Union High School or attended Nevitt Elementary School.

Award Continuation:

Students may request to renew each year for continued funding. If selected, a student may receive the Amy Wasserman Scholarship for up to four years. The student must be in good standing with the school and eligible for continuation in their program of study. Renewal candidates must demonstrate the maintenance of a 2.0 GPA or better for consideration.

Award Details:

The Amy Wasserman Scholarship will be a gap scholarship up to the full amount of the student’s tuition and fees cost for the academic year. The award does not include funds for on or off campus room and board. There will be a cap on private, vocational and technical schools equal to the amount of the average tuition, fees and books at the in-state four year schools.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Graduating high school senior from Arizona

– Attending a 2 year or 4 year college/university

– African American

– 3.0 GPA or higher

– Financial need

Award Details:

The Archer Ragsdale Arizona Chapter awards two scholarships to deserving graduating high school students who are college bound.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Current or former Arizona foster care youth

– Graduating high school senior or current undergraduate level college student

– Attending any accredited university or community college in Arizona

– Full-time enrollment

– Financial need

– At least half of the students selected each year will be selected from outside Maricopa County

– An additional component of this scholarship includes college mentoring services through College Success Arizona

Renewal:

This scholarship is renewable for up to 3 additional years if the following criteria are met:

– Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester (full-time)

– Be in good standing at the college/university of enrollment as indicated by college transcripts

– Submit an up to date copy of your transcript for the previous academic year.

The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation has created a public policy fellowship. It provides a one-time stipend of $10,000 for a 5-month commitment for up to two (2) cycles per year or maximum of $20K per year to post graduate professionals seeking experience in public policy. The professional will report to the AZHCC CEO and work directly with the AZHCC board committee on public policy to craft communications, recommend policy positions and coordinate discussion forums.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Post graduate school public policy professional residing in Arizona

– Minimum GPA of 3.0 in previously completed college studies

– One parent must be of Hispanic heritage

– The awarded student must meet all of the above criteria, and in addition, preference will be given to the student dependent of or employee of a company that is a member of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – search membership: http://azhcc.com/members

Award Details:

$10,000 if you are an Arizona resident with a graduate degree.

The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund provides $5,000 awards to incoming juniors in business majors at NCA Accredited schools in Arizona. The students will be paired with a mentor and given opportunities to participate in internships with Chamber members. The goal of the scholarship is to support and guide the next generation of business owners, managers, and leaders for a better Arizona.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Undergraduate with a declared major in a business college at a North Central Association Accredited college or university in Arizona with an intent to pursue a career in business—you can see the list of accredited schools here: http://www.ncahlc.org.

– Minimum GPA of 3.0 in previously completed college studies

– One parent/guardian must be of Hispanic heritage

– Will be starting junior or senior year of undergraduate studies

– Must be accepted into and enrolled in a Bachelor degree business program

– Must enroll full-time

The awarded student must meet all of the above criteria. In addition, preference will be given to the student who has an ADA-recognized physical disability; and, is a dependent of, or employee of, a company that is a member of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce — search to see if you or a parent/guardian’s company is a member at www.azhcc.com/search .

Award Details:

Amount is $5,000. The award is renewable for one additional year if the student meets the requirements for renewal. Students will be contacted via email in the spring with instructions about the renewal process.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Current member of Arizona Nurses Association

– Registered Nurse (RN) with a current Arizona license

– Enrolled in a DNP or Master’s level program pursuing one’s first credential to become eligible to practice as a nurse practitioner (NP) NPs returning to school are NOT eligible for this scholarship

Other Details:

Applications will be judged on the following criteria: commitment to nursing, leadership abilities, ability to advance the profession, ability to succeed as an NP based on experience, and ability to submit a complete application and follow application directions.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Current Nurse Practitioner returning to school in order to advance their education

– Current member of the Arizona Nurses Association, Chapter 9

Applications will be judged on the following criteria: commitment to nursing, leadership abilities, ability to advance the profession, and ability to submit a complete application and follow application directions.

The AZHCC Tony Astorga Scholarship Fund honors Tony Astorga’s service to the community.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Graduate school student studying health care residing in Arizona

– Minimum 3.0 GPA

– One parent must be of Hispanic heritage

– Adults re-entering college are eligible.

This award is not renewable.