Scholarships for Students in Arizona

The amount of the scholarship is to be $600.00 annually to not less than a second year student nurse who is enrolled in an accredited institution In Arizona awarding a degree as a Registered Nurse. The immediate family members of a Veteran will be given first preference. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and resident of Arizona for at least one (1) year.

Applications for this scholarship must be sent to the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona Past Presidents’ Parley Chairman by May 15th preceding the term to be commenced in the fall. Money awarded will be paid at the beginning of the school year to the institution where applicant is enrolled in the nursing program.

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

Applicant must be Roman Catholic, have a minimum 3.2 GPA, and be a resident of California, Nevada, Arizona, or an Illinois city where branches of the Federation are established. Applicant must be wholly or partially of Italian ancestry or be the child or grandchild of an ICF member. If the applicant is a child or grandchild of an ICF member, they do not have to live where Branches of the Federation are established. Letters of recommendation, financial need, and participation in church and community activities required.

Applicant must be a low-income single mom who lives in Phoenix or the surrounding cities of the Phoenix Metro Valley/Maricopa County, Arizona. Must have a child under 11 years old. Minimum 2.8 GPA, two references, and essay required.

Applicant must be a Hispanic student considered a non-resident of Arizona who has completed 12 or more College credits, with at least nine units in ESL. A 350- to 500-word letter stating reasons for deserving scholarship is required.

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university or technical school in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Selection is based on book and cover design projects.

Applicants must be enrolled at the University of Arizona. Students must be majoring in creative writing.

Applicant must be a resident of Arizona who is a full-time student enrolled in the mortuary program at Mesa Community College. Minimum 2.8 GPA and essay on why you want to be a funeral director are required.

Applicant must plan a career in the plastics industry. Financial need must be demonstrated. Three letters of recommendation, transcript, and essay are required. One award is reserved for two applicants from specific western Pennsylvania counties; one award is reserved for an applicant of Mexican heritage who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; one award is reserved for an applicant from California, Oregon, Washington, or Arizona.

Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students in the nursing program at Northern Arizona University. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need.

Applicants must be graduate students at the University of Arizona seeking a degree from the school of architecture.

Applicants must be enrolled in a program working towards a degree in the retail design industry. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. Students must be studying within the following states: Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah or Washington.

Applicants must be full-time undergraduates in the nursing program at Northern Arizona University. Students must have completed freshmen year courses with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Applicants must demonstrate ethics, integrity, volunteerism and people skills. Preference given to bilingual students.

Applicants must be sophomore, junior or senior undergraduate or graduate students in natural or applied science, engineering or mathematics at Brown University, Colorado School of Mines, Clemson University, Florida Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Harvey Mudd College, Johns Hopkins University, Louisiana State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Miami University, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University, Ohio State, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Syracuse University, Texas A&M University, Tufts University, University of Arizona, University of Central Florida, University of Chicago, University of Colorado, University of Kansas, University of Kentucky, University of Minnesota, University of Michigan, University of Oklahoma, University of Rochester, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, University of Virginia, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin or Washington University and must be nominated by faculty or staff. Applicants may not directly apply for the scholarship. Students must have excellent grades and performed research or lab work in their field.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled as full-time undergraduates at the University of Arizona. Students must be majoring in one of the following: English, anthropology, classics, geography, history, journalism, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, foreign language, physical science, mathematics or engineering. Applicants must have been previously required to involuntarily withdraw from full-time study due to academic failure from an accredited four-year institution within the last two years. Students must have matured and gained admission to University of Arizona to complete their degree.

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate junior or senior student who is of hispanic heritage and is a business major at a North Central Association Accredited college/university in Arizona (list of accredited schools found here http://www.ncahlc.org). Preference given to a dependent of an employee of a company that is a member of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and/or who has an ADA recognized physical disability. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Applicant must be a citizen of the United States, Indonesia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chile, Peru, Canada, Mexico or Australia who is a full-time undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior that is majoring in mining engineering, metallurgical engineering, or geology. Questionnaire, personal essay, and unofficial transcript required. Applicant must attend one of the following institutions: Arizona State University, Colorado School of Mines, Eastern Arizona College, Michigan Technological University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Montana Tech of the University of Montana, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, New Mexico State University, Northern Arizona University, Pima Community College, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, University of Arizona, University of Texas at El Paso, University of Utah, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, or Yavapai Community College.

To be eligible for an AzLEAP Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants are for up to $2,500.

Applicants must be female students enrolled at the University of Arizona in the college of social and behavioral science. Students must have previously attended a post-secondary institution but had to interrupt their education for at least two years.