Scholarships for Arizona students

60 scholarships and grants for students who live or go to school in Arizona: local foundations found in IRS filings, Arizona state aid, and programs confirmed on sponsors’ sites. Homeschool students can apply to most of them.

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• AESOP Arizona Tuition Scholarship~$4,384 · Deadline VariesArizona student tuition organization awarding private K-12 school scholarships to Arizona students based on merit and need; 780 were awarded in the latest year.
• Alhambra Foundation for the Future Scholarship~$1,823Post-secondary scholarships for selected graduates of the Alhambra Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona, who might otherwise be unable to afford college; 37 awards averaging about $1,800 were made in the latest year.
• Alisa's Angels Community Service ScholarshipDeadline VariesCommunity service scholarships for graduating Arizona high school seniors, judged mainly on the quality and quantity of time spent serving their communities.
• Arizona Education Scholarship Foundation~$3,119Tuition scholarships for Arizona students who want to attend private K-12 schools.
• Arizona International Academy Scholarship FundPrivate-school tuition assistance for students in grades 1-9 in Arizona, funded through the state private school tax credit.
• Arizona Leadership Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesLarge Arizona scholarship organization that awarded about 9,000 scholarships in its latest filing. Eligibility and application details are on its website.
• Arizona Private School Tuition Organization Scholarships~$1,033 · Deadline VariesArizona tax-credit scholarships (original, switcher and corporate) for K-12 students attending private schools; the awards committee weighs financial need, donor recommendations and a student narrative. 73 were awarded in the latest year.
• Arizona Promise ProgramDeadline April 1 · GrantCovers tuition and fees at Arizona public universities (ASU, NAU, U of A) for Pell-eligible Arizona residents who graduate from an Arizona high school with at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Arizona Roofing Industry Foundation ScholarshipScholarships from the Arizona roofing industry's foundation; see the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association website for details.
• Arizona Tuition Connection ScholarshipDeadline VariesPrivate-school tuition scholarships for Arizona students funded by private and corporate tax-credit donations; students of any income level may qualify.
• Arizona Tuition Organization Scholarships~$3,937 · Deadline VariesTuition grants and scholarships for students at Arizona K-12 private (Christian) schools, funded through the Arizona private school tuition tax credit and paid to the partner school.
• Arizona Tuition Waiver for Foster YouthDeadline Rolling · GrantWaives remaining tuition and fees, after the Pell Grant, at Arizona public colleges and universities for young people who were in foster care after age 14.
• Aspire Arizona Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for young adults from Payson, Arizona and the surrounding Rim Country rural communities, applied to tuition, books and room and board; a committee scores applications with a rubric.
• Beta Phi Educational Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships (including the John Henkel - Ellis Family Scholarships) and leadership programs for students of the Sigma Chi fraternity chapter at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
• Betty B. Chastain Educational Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Native American and Asian American students pursuing degrees at the University of Arizona. Requirements and the application come from the US Bank trustee in Portland.
• Bill Owen Cowboy Artist Scholarship~$2,021Tuition funding for education beyond high school for young people from the Arizona ranching community; ten awards averaging about $2,000 were made last year.
• Blue Ridge ScholarshipAnnual scholarships for Blue Ridge High School graduates in Lakeside, Arizona; the committee solicits applications and scores them on set criteria. About $66,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Casa Grande Rotary Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships supporting the education of youth in Casa Grande, AZ.
• Challenge Foundation Arizona ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships with comprehensive student support from the Challenge Foundation Arizona (Phoenix).
• Country Fair White Elephant ScholarshipScholarship funds for local youth in the Green Valley, Arizona area to continue their education, from the Country Fair White Elephant foundation.
• David R. Landau Hospitality Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesMemorial scholarships of $2,500 for students in the Hospitality Program at Grand Canyon University (Phoenix); five awards in 2024.
• Desert Highlands Foundation ScholarshipsPlanned educational scholarships for employees of the Desert Highlands community in Scottsdale, Arizona and their dependents; none had been awarded as of the first filing year.
• Dougherty Foundation Scholarship~$1,685 · Deadline JuneScholarships for Arizona residents who are U.S. citizens in accredited college degree programs, judged on academic achievement, financial need and a personal statement; apply online by the first Friday in June. Over 200 awards averaging about $1,700 were made last year.
• Dr. E. W. Adamson Scholarship~$1,743 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for male graduates of Douglas High School in Douglas, Arizona with good scholastic and moral records and a persistent desire for college who could not attend without financial help; a committee chaired by the principal selects recipients, so apply through the school before April 1.
• Gilbert Education Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for high school seniors in Gilbert Public Schools (Gilbert, Arizona) going on to college or vocational training, plus a Varsity Letter in Volunteerism program.
• Graham County Electric Cooperative Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline Varies$1,000 college scholarships for high school seniors who live in the Graham County Electric Cooperative service area.
• Harris Family Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesSouthern Arizona foundation that funds scholarships, including support tied to golf and aid for students in need. Applications are sent on request by email.
• Hozho Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships and opportunities for socially or economically disadvantaged enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, from a Window Rock, Arizona foundation; last year's activity was donating iPads to Navajo charter schools. See the website.
• Institute for Better Education ScholarshipsArizona tax-credit scholarships for families who need help paying for K-12 private school in Arizona; thousands of awards a year. Families file an annual scholarship application reviewed against IBE guidelines.
• Jeremiah Aviles Foundation Scholarship~$4,000 · Deadline May 1Scholarship for senior student athletes (any sport) at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Arizona or St. Paul High School in Whittier, California who show strong character and financial need. Apply online with an essay and three character references.
• Karen Elizabeth Huselid Foundation Scholarship~$4,060 · Deadline May 15Scholarship for graduates of Red Mountain High School (Mesa, Arizona). Apply with a letter describing a hardship you have overcome, before May 15.
• Kids' Chance of ArizonaScholarships for children of Arizona workers who were seriously injured or killed in a work-related accident covered by workers' compensation.
• Luke Chapter MOAA Scholarship$1,000–3,000 · Deadline VariesTuition-and-fee grants of $1,000 to $3,000 for eligible high school graduates and continuing undergraduates, from the Luke Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America in the West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona; 21 students were funded in the latest year.
• Marion Saben Peek Scholarship~$3,300 · Deadline VariesScholarships limited to graduates of high schools in Yavapai County, Arizona; no forms or deadlines, contact the trust.
• Miss Arizona Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesScholarships and training for young women through the Miss Arizona competition. The filing gives no amounts or application details; see the website.
• Nogales Educational Foundation Scholarship~$10,000College scholarships for graduating students of Nogales High School in Nogales, Arizona; two awards of about $10,000 were made in the latest year.
• Nogales High School Hall of Fame ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarship funds for Nogales High School (Nogales, AZ) seniors, distributed through the Nogales Education Foundation.
• Pappas Kids Schoolhouse Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships and educational assistance for children of homeless parents.
• Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education Grants~$1,799 · Deadline VariesNeed-based grants for students attending Gila Community College (Globe, AZ), paid directly to the college.
• Pinetop Country Club Employee Scholarship~$5,003 · Deadline VariesScholarships for qualified employees of Pinetop Country Club (Pinetop, Arizona) and their children; 16 were awarded in the latest year.
• Positive Paths Scholarship~$1,943 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships, paid to the college, for women in need in Arizona's East Valley, with mentoring and support; recipients must keep a 2.5 GPA. 38 were awarded in the latest year.
• Private School Tuition Fund 123 ScholarshipsDeadline VariesNeed-based scholarships toward tuition at approved Arizona private schools, funded through the state tax-credit program.
• Rim Country Rotary Club Scholarship$2,000Four $2,000 high school scholarships a year in Payson, Arizona, funded by the Rim Country Rotary Club Foundation and awarded through the Rotary Club.
• Safford High School ScholarshipScholarship funds administered for Safford High School in Safford, Arizona; the filing gives no eligibility or application details, so ask the school.
• Scholarships for Promising Futures (White Mountain Country Club)~$8,548 · Deadline VariesScholarships for student employees of White Mountain Country Club (Pinetop, Arizona) who are not related to club members; ten students received a total of about $85,000 in 2024 for universities and training programs.
• School Choice Arizona ScholarshipsDeadline VariesTuition scholarships for students attending private schools in Arizona, funded through the Arizona private school tuition tax credit.
• Shipley Family FoundationDeadline November 15Family foundation in Santa Cruz County, Arizona (Pima County and Mexico also considered) that funds art education and gave at least one scholarship. Request a form by email; deadline November 15.
• Shirley G. Schmitz Foundation Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline June 1A scholarship for education and training in starting and running a small business; apply in writing by June 1 explaining your ideas and leadership for improving business in Arizona. One $2,500 award was made in the latest year.
• Somerton Tamale Festival Scholarships~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of about $1,000 for local students in Somerton and Yuma County, Arizona, with mentoring from the festival organizers.
• St. Luke's Service League Scholarship~$17,600 · Deadline January 31Large scholarships for nursing and medical studies for students who live in Maricopa County, Arizona (or contiguous) and attend a school in Maricopa County; forms are on the website and are due January 31. Five awards averaging about $17,600 were made last year.
• St. Mary's High School Scholarship & Benefit Fund~$3,500Scholarships for students of St. Mary's High School in Phoenix, Arizona; four awards in the latest year.
• Sudanese Education Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships, financial assistance and mentoring for survivors of the Sudanese genocide and their families living in Arizona who attend community colleges, universities, or GED, English and training programs in Arizona.
• TEEM ScholarshipDeadline VariesSmall scholarships ($2,500 total last year) from Tucson Educational Empowerment for Minorities, which runs HBCU college tours, summer academics and college-readiness workshops for minority students in Tucson, Arizona.
• Troon Country Club Scholarship~$4,143Tuition, books and PGA program assistance for employees of Troon Golf & Country Club (Scottsdale, Arizona) and their spouses and children; about 66 tuition awards a year, paid to the school.
• Tucson Elks Lodge 385 Scholarship~$838 · Deadline VariesSmall need-based tuition scholarships from the Tucson, Arizona Elks Lodge 385 scholarship foundation; application forms come from the lodge office.
• Tucson Jazz Music Foundation Scholarship~$754 · Deadline VariesNeed-based tuition and travel scholarships for middle and high school students to study jazz at the Tucson Jazz Institute (Arizona); 29 were awarded in the latest year, with need judged by HHS poverty guidelines.
• University High School Foundation Scholarship$10,000A $10,000 college scholarship for one graduating senior of University High School in Tucson, Arizona, from the school foundation and alumni association, which also pays concurrent-enrollment tuition for some students.
• West Pinal County Mounted ScholarshipsScholarships for local 4-H and FFA members in the western Pinal County, Arizona area.
• Yuma County Ag Producers' ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for college and junior college study in agriculture and agribusiness for students qualified by need or merit (Yuma County, AZ).
• Yuma's Education Scholarship Fund for KidsDeadline VariesArizona tax-credit tuition scholarships for students attending qualified private schools in Yuma, Arizona (including low-income scholarships); parents apply and report household income and dependents.