Mesa Community College

The Development Office

Scholarship List

Scholarships

Below you will find a current listing of scholarships that have available funding for students at Mesa Community College. Please review the eligibility requirements for each scholarship to determine if you qualify. For additional information contact the Development Office Staff.

Online Scholarship Application available here.

2009-2010 Maricopa Foundation Scholarships

Application Deadline: Varies
Total Scholarship Funds: Varies
Individual Awards: Varies

Its time to apply for the Maricopa Foundation Scholarships. There are a number of scholarships with many different qualification criteria. Go to the Maricopa Foundation website.

Current Scholarships

AAA Si Se Puede

http://www.aaaaz.com/espanol/membership/scholarship.htm

This scholarship is dedicated to assist five outstanding high school graduates in Arizona attend college. This scholarship is open to entering freshmen students attending Arizona universities and community colleges. This is a one time award in the amount of $1,000.*

Application Deadline - Open until filled.
Total Scholarship Funds - $5,000
Individual Awards - $1,000

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-55.1
  • Must be an Arizona resident.
  • Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student in Arizona for the upcoming academic year.
  • Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

AAA is seeking applicants for 2009 scholarships. The scholarship is open to entering freshmen students living in Arizona and attending an accredited college or university in Arizona. Scholarship applications for the 2009-2010 academic year are currently available online. The deadline to submit an application is March 31, 2009. Interested students can go to their website to Download the Application.

Edward Snider Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Application Deadline - 5:00pm on March 31, 2010
Total Scholarship Funds - several $250.00 awards
Individual Awards - $250.00

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must have completed 12 credit hours at MCC, maintained a 2.5 GPA
  • Must be majoring in an MCC Business and Information Systems Department program, which includes General Business, Real Estate, Computer Information Systems, Web Technology, Networking, Business Transfer, and other areas.
  • See a complete listing of qualifying degrees.

  • Read more and download the application here

Hispanic Business Association Scholarship

The Hispanic Business Alumni (HBA) was founded in 1982 by a group of Hispanic graduates who recognized the need for promoting and increasing the number of Hispanics who graduated from the W.P. Carey School of Business. Since 1983, the Hispanic Business Alumni Chapter has awarded tuition waivers and cash award scholarships to more than 200 Hispanics in the W.P. Carey School of Business.

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 14, 2010
Total Scholarship Funds: varies
Individual Awards: varies

Selection Criteria
HBA Scholars are selected based on a combination of the following factors:

  • Academic Achievement
  • Financial Need
  • Community Involvement and Activities
  • Demonstrated Leadership
  • Education and Career Goals
  • Personal Statement

Application:
Current students can apply online at:
http://wpcarey.asu.edu/undergraduate/current-students/scholarships/applications.cfm

Incoming freshmen can download a hard copy of the application at:
http://students.asu.edu/node/1335.

Questions?
Contact Student Relations Committee Co-Chairs; Caleb Navarro by email at Navarro.caleb@gmail.com or Anahi Godinez by email at Anahi.Godinez@gmail.com.

MCC - Red Mountain Scholarship for Student Parents 2009-2010

Application Deadline: Friday, February 5, 2010

Criteria:

  • Documented child care expenses.
  • Financial need as demonstrated by completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • US Citizenship.
  • Minimum enrollment of at least 6 credits at MCC-Red Mountain for the applicable term.
  • If a returning or continuing student, demonstration of a minimum 2.5 MCC cumulative GPA.
  • Classified as "in-state" for tuition purposes.

  • Download the application

Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Application

Application Deadline: Thursday, April 1, 2010

Criteria:

  • Incoming freshmen ages 18-25 who have been raised through the child welfare system* and have no form of financial support
  • College-age youth and adults with physical disabilities*
  • Adults who are 25 years or older who have dependents in their family units*
  • Be working toward their first college degree
  • Be a United States citizen and resident of the state of Arizona
  • Demonstrate financial need, with priority given to those with a household income of 80 percent or less of the median income for Maricopa County (approximately $41,250 annually) Note: both colleges require applicants to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (F.A.F.S.A), which must be postmarked by March 1.
  • Have previously completed no more than 24 college level credits*

  • Fill out application online

*With the exception of Nina Scholars seeking direct transfer from Maricopa Community Colleges to Arizona State University, applicants having completed no more than 24 college-level credits will be preferred.

Ongoing Scholarships:

American Indian Services Scholarship (Deadline: Varies -see application)

  • Must be enrolled in a university, college, junior college or technical school
  • Must be one-quarter (1/4), or more, Native American Blood
  • Must be an undergraduate student with no more than 150 semester credits or 210 quarter credits
  • Must be full-time or part-time status - excluding non-credit courses
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25

  • Download the application

Americorps Scholarship (Deadline: Ongoing)

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien
  • Must be at least 17 years of age
  • Must have a high school diploma, GED or work to obtain one within your year of service
  • Must attend an orientation session to be considered for the education award (held weekly)
  • Must commit to a minimum of 300 hours of community service hours in one of three different goal areas: Education Services, Homeland Security-Public Health and Safety, or Community Strengthening Volunteer Activities
  • Participants earn a minimum $1000 educational award to pay for college expenses
  • For more information contact the MCC Center for Service Learning at (480) 461-7393

Arizona Kidney Foundation Bidstrup Scholarship (Deadline: Must apply each semester)

  • Must have a diagnosis of end-stage renal disease
  • Must be involved in a continuous treatment program (e.g., dialysis, transplant)
  • Must be a Arizona Resident
  • Requires a referral by a renal social worker or dietitian
  • Determined assistance from other resources not available
  • Completion of a financial application within the past 180 days

  • Download the application

Arizona National Livestock Show Scholarship (Applications deadlines: March 15 & October 15)

  • Must have completed high school graduation
  • Must be currently taking at least 12 hours at a college or university
  • Must have completed 12 semester hours prior to applying
  • Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA (Grade Point Average)
  • Must have participation in the Arizona National Livestock Show

  • Go to their website.

AWS Foundation Welding Scholarships (Deadlines: Vary)

Catching the Dream Tribal Scholarship Foundation (Deadline: March 15, April 15 and September 15)

  • CDT's objective is to recognize and reward outstanding student achievement
  • This supplemental award is intended to help American Indian Students of any age, from and U.S. tribe, within any state, striving to get an education
  • All awards are based off merit, academic achievement and ambition

  • Download the application

Chicago Art Institute Scholarship (Deadline: February and September)

  • The Chicago Art Institute is offering 3 (three) $6000.00 scholarships per year to art students
  • Portfolios must be reviewed by Gingher Leyendecker, MCC Art Faculty
  • For complete details, please contact Gingher Leyendecker, Art faculty MCC, phone number 480-461-7623, email:
    jennifer.leyendecker@mcmail.maricopa.edu

Grand Canyon University Scholarship: Online or Campus (Deadline Varies)

  • Must have completed an associate's degree or have 60 or more transferable credits
  • Enroll in a bachelor degree program at GCU to become eligible for a $2000 scholarship toward your tuition ($500 per semester for four consecutive semesters)
  • Enroll as a full time student (12 credits per semester) throughout your program as indicated in the university catalog.
  • Must submit complete academic college transcripts and high school transcripts.

  • Go to their website.
  • You can contact GCU at 1.877.618.6094

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Deadline: Pending)

  • Be of Hispanic heritage
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-155 (not expired)
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required on a 4.0 scale
  • Must have applied for federal financial aid

  • Go to their website.

Indian Health Career Scholarship (Deadlines: July 15th and November 15th)

  • Must be in a student program for their health career of health related fields of study
  • Must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with documentation of tribal enrollment
  • First priority is to the Arizona Indians residing in Arizona
  • Must be enrolled and accepted in an institution of higher learning

  • Download the application.

MCC President's Scholarship (Deadline: Ongoing)

  • Must have graduated from a high school located in Maricopa County
  • Must verify rank in the top 15% of his/her NCA-accredited Maricopa County high school class in the sixth, seventh or eighth semester OR achieve specific scores on the ASSET Placement Test (see guidelines page for acceptable scores)
  • Must enroll at MCC within one academic year following high school graduation without having attended another accredited college or university before enrolling in a Maricopa Community College

  • Download the guidelines.
  • Download the application.
  • OR call the Honors Dept. at (480) 461-7079

MCC Honors Dept. Fee Award Scholarship (Deadline: Ongoing)

  • Must have at least a 3.25 Grade Point Average and have completed 12 credit hours of 100 Level classes (or above) completed at one or any combination of Maricopa Community Colleges
  • Must be enrolled at Mesa Community College with at least one -3 credit hour Honors class
  • Call the Honors Dept. at (480) 461-7079

Native American Scholarship Fund, INC. (Deadline: Varies -see application)

  • NASF's objective is to recognize and reward outstanding student achievement
  • This supplemental award is intended to help American Indian students of any age, from any U.S. tribe, and in any state, striving to get an education
  • All awards are based off on merit, academic achievement and ambition

  • Download the application

Navajo Education and Scholarship Foundation (Deadline: January 1st and August 1st)

  • Must be attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.
  • Must be an enrolled member of the Navajo Tribe
  • Must be going to school on a full time basis (minimum 12 credit hours)
  • Must have a 2.0 GPA or better
  • Must demonstrate financial need (official Financial Needs Analysis)
  • Must have been denied a scholarship from the Navajo Nation

  • Download the application

MCC REACH (ACE) Scholarship Program (Deadline: Pending)

  • Must be a current high school sophomore attending one of eight participating East Valley high schools
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Scholarship program allows students to complete community college courses while attending high school
  • Scholarship candidates must meet with REACH (ACE) Program Director to begin application process

  • Go to their website.

Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona Scholarship (Deadline: Pending)

  • The Mesa Baseline Rotary Club is a proud partner with The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona, Inc. The Baseline Club members have donated funds as wells as numerous hours to assist the Vocational Fund of Arizona. The Baseline Club has worked with Mesa Community College for several years to make scholarship funds available to students that demonstrate specific needs and are enrolled in specific vocational education programs
  • Scholarship funds are available each semester to qualifying students. The qualifying process starts in the Advising/Counseling office to confirm if your program is a vocational program
  • The following are examples of qualifying vocational programs: Nursing, Fire Science, EMT, Mortuary Science, Construction, and Automotive Performance Technology
  • Completed applications should be directed to Marshall Kelly, a member of the Baseline Rotary Club. Please mail original forms to: Marshall Kelly, Mesa Drive Shaft SVS, 310 E. Southern Ave., MESA, AZ. 85210

  • Download the application

Transfer Scholarships:

Transfer ASU (Arizona State University) Scholarships (No deadline)

Transfer to GCU (Grand Canyon University) for online or ground scholarships (No deadline)

Transfer NAU (Northern Arizona University) Scholarships (No deadline)

Transfer U of A (University of Arizona) Scholarships (No deadline)

Contact Development by email | phone: 480-461-7356 | fax: 480-461-7816 | See a map