A guide to scholarships for high school students in Arizona.
College is a goal for many high schoolers in Arizona, but rising tuition (up about 40% over 20 years after inflation at national universities, according to US News) can make it feel out of reach. Local scholarships can help. Here are ten scholarships available to Arizona students. Amounts and deadlines change year to year, so confirm the current details with each.
1. Arizona Community Foundation Scholarships
The Arizona Community Foundation offers many scholarships for Arizona high schoolers across fields of study, based on merit, financial need, or specific interests. Popular ones include the Arizona Milk Producers Scholarship, the Ellis Scholarship for Outstanding Youth, and the Dottie Grover Rose Scholarship.
2. Flinn Foundation Scholarship
The Flinn Scholarship is one of Arizona’s most prestigious awards. It covers tuition, room, and board for four years at any Arizona public university, plus study abroad and internships. It’s awarded for academic excellence, leadership, and service, through a rigorous process of essays and interviews.
3. Dorrance Scholarship Programs
The Dorrance Scholarship is for first-generation college students attending an Arizona public university. It provides $12,000 a year plus mentoring and cultural enrichment, including a summer bridge program and leadership development.
4. Arizona Earn to Learn Scholarship
This scholarship is a matched-savings and financial literacy program. For every $1 you save, it matches $8. Students complete financial literacy training and save $500 of their own money to receive the maximum $4,500 scholarship.
5. Arizona Milk Producers Scholarship
Arizona Milk Producers offers scholarships to students who promote dairy creatively, judged on short videos or essays. Winners receive cash prizes toward tuition and educational expenses.
6. Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
This scholarship supports Hispanic students in Arizona, based on academics, community involvement, and financial need. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 for students at accredited Arizona colleges and universities.
7. Phoenix Pride Scholarship
Phoenix Pride offers scholarships to LGBTQ+ students and allies committed to equality and community service, supporting both undergraduate and graduate students.
8. Desert Financial Community Service Scholarship
Desert Financial Credit Union offers scholarships of $10,000 to high school seniors who show exceptional community service and academics, with a personal essay as part of the application.
9. Lou Grubb Friends Fore Golf Scholarship
This scholarship supports students who played golf in high school and plan to attend an Arizona college or university, emphasizing community involvement and academics. Awards typically range from $2,000 to $5,000. (Search for the current administering organization, as the program’s website has changed.)
10. American Indian College Fund (Native American students)
The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to Native American students, including those in Arizona, based on academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement, to increase access to higher education.
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Conclusion
With these ten Arizona scholarships, high school students have plenty of ways to help fund their education. Prepare early and use resources like Rishab Jain’s Scholarship Masterclass to maximize your chances.
The key is to start early, stay organized, and apply to as many opportunities as you can. Good luck!
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