Scholarships

Dorrance Scholarship

The Dorrance Scholarship for first-generation students is a need-based award providing financial and academic support for Arizona high school graduates pursuing an undergraduate degree at one of Arizona’s public universities. The award is renewable for a total of eight semesters (four years) of funding. Scholarships are renewed based on academic standing, participation in program events and activities and community service projects.

Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship

From shaping our behavior, to shifting our beliefs, to redesigning our interactions, technology is rapidly changing the world. The rise of technology has created a wealth of personal and professional opportunities and the ability to leave a positive dent in the universe.

It’s critical that women be at the forefront of our tech-driven world.

Globally, women are significantly underrepresented in the tech sector. While many factors contribute to the gender imbalance in tech, it’s indisputable that having more women in tech will fuel innovation and lead to better social and business outcomes.

During my career in technology, I’ve benefited from having amazing female leaders who have increased my empathy, compassion, and effectiveness as a leader.

The Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship exists to move the tech industry in the right direction by empowering the next generation of extraordinary women leaders.

FIDM National Scholarship Competition

More than 30 scholarships to attend FIDM will be awarded, including eight full one-year scholarships for the following majors:

This scholarship is only open to High School Seniors and Graduates from the U.S.  Current and former FIDM Students are not eligible.

• Merchandising & Marketing

• Beauty Marketing & Product Development 

• Fashion Design

• Graphic Design

• Interior Design

• Social Media

• Visual Communications

• Merchandise Product Development

• Apparel Industry Management

Flinn Foundation Scholarship

The Flinn Scholarship is a competitive, merit-based scholarship that is open to Arizona high school seniors. In recent years, there have been well over 750 applicants per year for the approximately 20 scholarships—an acceptance rate of less than 3 percent.

As a general rule, Flinn Scholarship applicants should:

• Participate and demonstrate leadership in a variety of extracurricular activities;

• Attain at least a 3.5 grade-point average (unweighted);

• Rank in the top 5 percent of their graduating class (if the school reports class rank);

• Score a minimum 29* on the ACT (composite score), or 1340* on the SAT I (ERW+M). We do not consider the writing section of the ACT or the optional essay section of the SAT.

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.

Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program.

Helen Jean Simpson Scholarship

This scholarship is for students in a Refugee status as holder of an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the Department of Homeland Security showing any of the following designations: “Refugee,” “Asylum Granted,” or “Victim of human trafficking."

Preference for students with honors, achievements, or awards earned in academics, athletics, or a work environment.

Hispanic Heritage Foundation: Youth Awards

The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 20th year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, and Technology & Engineering.

Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program

The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the Horatio Alger Endowment Fund and the generosity of Association Chairman Emeritus and Endowment Fund President Walter Scott, Jr.  Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.

Huggable Supermom Scholarship

At Huggable, we know that being a new mother isn’t a walk in the park. With a million things on your to-do list, it’s hard to find time for yourself. For the single mothers amongst us, it’s that much harder to make everything work as you get your little one off to the best start possible.

The Huggable Supermom Scholarship focuses on supporting single moms, children of single moms, or people whose lives have been impacted in positive ways by single moms. Put simply, the Huggable Supermom Scholarship is a student scholarship designed to support single mothers and those who support them and benefit from their love.

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.

Lezfinity Scholarship

Lezfinity is proud to award an Annual Scholarship to LBT students in the Valley. The Lezfinity Scholarship program aims to support young women in the community to achieve their goals in Higher Education by providing funds to promote their Learning as well as Mentorship to achieve their Academic Success.

Mahnah Club

Mahnah Club has been committed to serving the East Valley for sixty years. Awarding scholarships to high school seniors is one of the club’s long standing priorities.

All school-selected applications must be sent to Mahnah Club by January 31. Prospective applicants need to check with their school’s counseling department/career center to insure that they meet the school-determined deadline for their campus screening process.

Maricopa Community Colleges: President' Honors Scholarship

To rEtain the Presidents' Honors Scholarship, students must

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, including all dual enrollment courses taken prior to high school graduation and a C or better in the honors course taken each semester;

• Enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours 100 level or higher (Pass/Fail credits excluded) each fall and spring semester;

• Enroll in and complete Honors Courses as required by the program each semester;

• Maintain continuous enrollment for four semesters (summer sessions excluded).

• Complete two Honors approved co-curricular activities each semester.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Honor Marines by Educating Their Children--Marines make legendary sacrifices.  Sending their children to school shouldn't be one of them.  That's why at the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation we've been honoring Marines by educating their children for more than half a century.

America's troops have made unprecedented sacrifies and while there are many ways to honor our nation's heroes, there is no organization closer to the intersection of real need and lasting impact than the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.

Mattress Nerd's Sustainability Scholarship

Mattress Nerd has been paying attention to the many voices of students across the globe who have recently been calling for a change in our living habits and the way we consume and recycle.

We are working in an industry where new technology is being developed all of the time to ensure that mattresses will be longer-lasting and produced with more environmental materials, and we want to ensure that our readership understands the options available to them to be mindful with their mattress disposal.

Despite the push in awareness regarding needed changes in how we dispose of our waste, we don’t believe there is enough information out there on the different ways of reusing and recycling our products when they are no longer of value to us. 

We’d love to hear from more students with a dedication to sustainability and conscientious buying so we can build on our own knowledge and be a contributor to offering an insight on how people can live more environmentally friendly.

The best essay will be awarded with a $1000 scholarship for their contribution to this important cause.

• National Cellular Directory Scholarship

  National Cellular Directory is excited to award three $1,000 USD scholarship's annually to help ease educational expenses.

  To enter, please submit an essay (500-1000 words) in English answering one of the following: 1: How has technology helped you make new connections? 2: How do you think technology has impacted the way that we communicate? 3: What steps are you taking to leave a positive digital footprint?

   

• National WWII Museum Essay Contest

  In celebration of the opening of its newest permanent exhibit, The Arsenal of Democracy:  The Herman and George Brown Salute to the Home Front, The National WWII Museum is asking middle and high school students for its essay contest to submit your thoughts on what the United States’ role as the ‘Arsenal of Democracy’ should be today.

   

• Nursing Explorer

  We have the most complete nursing programs database with more than 5000 programs to chose from. Search & compare programs side by side to find the perfect one for you.

  Looking for financial aid? We have over 14,000 scholarships in our database. Start your search now to find finanical aid that is right for you.

   

• Optimist International Oratorical Contest

  Who: Youth under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2018 (and is not enrolled as a degree seeking student of a post-secondary institution) in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean. There is no minimum age.
  
  How To Enter: Interested students submit a speech on the pre-assigned topic to their local Optimist Club. To find out the contact in your area, please e-mail the Programs Department at programs@optimist.org.

   

• Recent Immigrant Scholarship

  America is a nation of immigrants, and much of our growth can be attributed to those born elsewhere. Immigrants start companies, innovate, and create jobs at significantly greater rates than the rest of the U.S. workforce, accounting for 15% of the workforce but 25% of entrepreneurs and 25% of patent-holding inventors. A different report showed that 71% of the tech workforce in Silicon Valley is foreign born!

  We certainly need to continue the national discussion around the desired nature and proper amount of U.S. immigration. That being said, immigrants are a self-selecting group of people that are willing to jump over the hurdles associated with relocating; they are typically prepared to put in the hard work required to improve their family's prospects. Coming to America is often tremendously beneficial for the immigrants themselves, but it yields enormous benefits for our country as well.

  This scholarship is open to any high school student who immigrated to the United States on or after January 1, 2010 and plans to live & work here.

   

• Scholarships for Student Caregivers

  SeniorAdvisor.com Future of Assisted Living Scholarship

  Amount: $2,000 to three students.
  
  Description: The Future of Assisted Living Scholarship offers a $2,000 award to three students who are majoring in a field of study related to gerontology or senior care.
  
  Applicant Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate level program at an accredited institution in the United States or Canada.
  
  Application Requirements: Applications consist of a 250-word personal bio, and a 500-700 word essay on improving the lives of seniors in assisted living facilities.

   

• SME Education Foundation

  SME Education Foundation programs have encouraged more than 40,000 students to study STEM, with a focus on technology. The Foundation’s scholarships offer students a powerful reason to choose a manufacturing focused education. The generosity of our many corporate partners has enabled us to provide millions in scholarships attracting thousands of new students to manufacturing every year.

  Our scholarships are awarded annually, so students can re-apply every year. Scholarships range from $1000- $6000 and can be used for tuition, books or lab/course fees related to attaining a technical or engineering education. Eligible students include high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students pursuing degrees in advanced manufacturing and related fields at two- and four-year colleges.

   

• Society of Women Engineers

  The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. In 2017, SWE disbursed approximately 238 new and renewed scholarships valued at more than $830,000.

   

• Speaking Up About Mental Health

  Nationwide Essay Contest Challenges High Schoolers to be Frank About Mental Health

  Multiple winners to be awarded by NIH and the Calvin J. Li Memorial Foundation

  Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youths aged 15 to 24, yet only about half of young adults with a mental disorder receive treatment. In an effort to address this disparity and further conversations about mental health among high schoolers, the National Institutes of Health invites students ages 16 to 18 years old to participate in the “Speaking Up About Mental Health!” essay contest. Essays should explore ways to address the stigma and social barriers that adolescents from racial and ethnic minority populations may face when seeking mental health treatment. The contest is led by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in collaboration with the Calvin J. Li Memorial Foundation, and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). NIMH and NIMHD are components of NIH.

   

• Starbucks College Achievement Plan

  In a first of its kind collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), we’re offering all part- and full-time benefits eligible U.S. partners full tuition coverage for every year of college to earn a bachelor’s degree. Partners receive support from a dedicated team of coaches and advisors, 24/7 tutoring on a variety of subjects, and a choice of more than 60 undergraduate degrees through ASU's research driven and top-ranked program, delivered online.

  Introducing: our new Pathway to Admission program, launched February 7th, 2017. This expansion of our Starbucks College Achievement Plan gives all eligible partners another chance to qualify for admission to ASU. Now, partners who do not have a college degree or who did not already gain admission to ASU can get the personalized help they need to reach their goals. With the help of ASU experts, eligible partners can fill in gaps in their academic history by completing up to 10 freshmen-level courses, as many times as they want, tuition-free.

   

• The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program

  McDermott Scholars receive one of the most selective and generous undergraduate merit awards in the nation; it includes a full scholarship and stipend package with access to UT Dallas’ rigorous education, leadership training, cultural enrichment, and personalized opportunities designed to equip them with the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed as leaders.

   

• The Gates Scholarship

  The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. Starting in 2018, the scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation, and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential.

  Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  To apply, students must be:

   Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

   

  • A high school senior

  • From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American

  • Pell-eligible

  • A US citizen, national or permanent resident

  • A minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale

• The Lincoln Forum Student Scholarships

  The Lincoln Forum Student Scholarships program recognizes outstanding elementary and high school students who have demonstrated academic and extracurricular excellence as well as an interest in the life and career of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. A few students from across the country will be selected to attend the annual meeting of the Lincoln Forum, to be held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, each November. Scholarships will cover cost of registration, travel, and hotel accommodations for each student and a parent. 

  Toyota Financial Services

• Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announces the Making Life Easier (MLE) Scholarship Program that will award up to $1 million to college-bound students associated with select non-profit partners like Chandler Unified School District.  Recipients will be selected from based on financial need, community involvement, and essay responses.  Students can apply for scholarships of up to $20,000 that will be distributed over four years. 

   

• U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program

  The United States Senate Youth Program, established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The 58th annual program will be held in Washington, D.C., March 7-14, 2020. Two student leaders from each state and the District of Columbia will spend a week in Washington, D.C. experiencing their national government in action.

  Student delegates will hear major policy addresses by Senators, cabinet members, officials from the Departments of State and Defense and directors of other federal agencies. All transportation, hotel and meal expenses will be provided by The Hearst Foundations. In addition, each delegate will also be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science.

   

• UA Alumni Chapter Scholarships

  UAAA chapters and clubs award $1 million in scholarships to 450 students each year. Scholarship Universe is an advanced scholarship management system for UA students and departments. It matches Wildcats to thousands of UA and non-UA opportunities and UA scholarship applications are fast-tracked. 

   

• UA Arizona Assurance Scholars Program

  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.

   

• UNCF Scholarship Funds

  UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, we award more than $100 million in scholarships to more than 10,000 students at more than 1,100 schools across the country, including our prestigious network of 37 HBCUs.

  Be the First to Know About UNCF Scholarships:  Text "FUNDS" to 50555

   

• VFW Auxiliary's Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest

  Each year, more than 3,500 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The contest began in 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth.

  Who is Eligible to Apply?

  What is the Scholarship Amount?

   

  • Any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States.

  • Maximum student age of 18 at time of local entry.

  • Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

  • Applicant does not have to be related to a VFW or VFW Auxiliary member to participate, but the student must attend school in the same state as the sponsoring VFW Auxiliary.

  • The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $29,500.

• VFW Patriot's Pen, grades 6-8

  Each year more than 132,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest. The national first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $54,500, with each first-place state winner receiving a minimum of $500 at the national level. 

   

• VFW Voice of Democracy, grades 9-12

  The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.

   

• Youth Forward Scholarship

  National Driving and Traffic School is proud to announce their scholarship opportunity, entitled “In the Driver’s Seat.” The company is seeking to reward essay applicants $3,000 in scholarships- for students enrolled as a High School Sophomore, Junior, or Senior or as a College Freshman – on the topic of being a safer driver.