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Online Scholarship Application

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Introduction

Current Scholarships

 
 
B. Davis ScholarshipDeadline:  May 27, 2013

The creators of the Student Award Search Aid website are offering a scholarship for 2013.

Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.

Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.

Questions?

Contact us at: awards@studentawardsearch.com

Caretenders Scholarship ProgramDeadline:  May 31, 2013 - 11:59 pm ET.
Amount: $500

Criteria:

  • Be attending an accredited university, college, trades, or technical school in the Fall of 2013
  • In the Fall of 2013, you must be attending a school in Canada or the United States

Application can be found by going to: http://armstrongretirementhomes.ca

LM Scholarship ProgramDeadline:  February 1 - May 31, 2013
Amount: $1,000

Criteria:

  • Currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Application can be found by going to: http://www.forklifttraininginseattle.com

Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship Deadline: June 1, 2013
Amount: $500

Criteria:

  • Must be attending school full-time in the fall and can be enrolled in any level of their undergraduate degree program.
  • High School seniors who will graduate this year are considered eligible.
  • *Trade and Technical students must be attending a program that is at least 4 years in length
  • Must possess a GPA of 2.5 or higher in his/her last academic year
  • Must have contributed at least 10hours of volunteer (non-paid) service within his/her community over the last 12 months with one organization.
  • Please ensure that you have completed this amount of hours with one organization and that a person within that organization is willing to confirm that you have volunteered this amount of time.
  • (Note: that we will only contract the organization in the event that you are chosen as the scholarship award winner).
  • Must be a resident of Canada or the United States and must attend a school in Canada or the United States

Application can be found by going to: http://southsurreydentists.com

Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA)Deadline:  March 4 - June 3, 2013

For 2013-2014 academic year - Amount of scholarship varies.

Application for scholarship can be found on the website www.indian-affairs.org

Criteria:

  • Applicants must be Native American from continental US tribes or Alaska Native.
  • All applicants must be enrolled in their tribe. A copy of tribal enrollment is required.
  • There is no minimum blood quantum requirement for eligibility.
  • Applicants must be enrolled as full time students for both fall and spring semester.
  • Students must have a minimum need of $750 both fall and spring semester to be eligible.
  • Students must be seeking an Associates Degree or higher. (AAIA does not fund certificate programs or seminary).
  • Students must be attending an accredited institution or higher learning.

Application must be postmarked no later than midnight,June 7th, or they will not be accepted.

Award: amounts varies.

Criteria:

  • Scholarship (Minimum grade point average: 2.8 on a 4.0 scale)
  • Evidence of Financial Need
  • Demonstration of Leadership and Community Service
  • High School and College (undergraduate) Student.
  • (Scholarships not available for grade school or graduate students.)

Important guidelines:

  • All items listed on the checklist (cover page) must be included or the application will be considered incomplete.
  • Student must write (or type) their own cover letter.
  • Student must provide a separate list of extracurricular activities.
  • A social security number is required to receive a scholarship. If the student is not a U.S. citizen, evidence of a work or student visa is needed.
  • Please do not send tax returns (unless requested after the application is reviewed).

Download the Application.

Father Joseph N. Patterson FoundationDeadline: June 7, 2013
Scholarship Ammount: Varies

Criteria

  • Minimum GPA pf 2.8
  • Evidence of Financial Need
  • Demonstration of Leadership & Community Service
  • High School and College student.

Download the application.

Sedary & Associates ScholarshipDeadline: June 15, 2013
Amount: $500

Criteria:

  • Be between the ages of 16-22 on the day your application is due
  • Be enrolled in a college, university, trades, or technical school by no later than the Fall of 2013
  • Be a resident of the United States or Canada

Application can be found by going to: http://www.chilliwacklawyers.ca

Lift Parts Express ScholarshipDeadline: June 30, 2013
Amount: $1,000

Criteria:

  • A current Senior in High School or a Freshman or Sophomore in College or University
  • Must be between the ages of 16-21 on the day your application is due
  • Be enrolled in a college, university, trade, or technical school by no later than the Fall of 2013
  • Must have a 3.0GPA or above
  • Must be a resident of the United States or Canada

Application can be found by going to: http://www.forkliftpartsgeorgia.com

American Muslim Women's Association (AMWA)Deadline:  July 1, 2013 

Amount: up to $1,000.00
Term: 2013-2014 Academic year

For additional information regarding the scholarship, please visit: http://www.amwaaz.org/

The All-MCC Academic Team Scholarships  Deadline: August 1, 2013

Four $500 to $1,000 Scholarships

This is the gateway scholarship for MCC students to receive nomination to the All-USA Academic Team scholarship as well as serving as the common application for the additional Phi Theta Kappa scholarships. To be competitive for this scholarship student needs to have the following:

  • An outstanding academic record at Mesa Community College and all other colleges attended over the past 5 years
  • Must be involved on campus and will be asked to share what 5 community college organizations they have participated in and what roles they played.
  • Must be involved in the community and will be asked to share what 5 community activities they participated in and what they did while they served the community.
  • Must have one significant endeavor they are working on that showcases their academic or intellectual skills to benefit MCC, the community or society. (500 word Essay)

In addition to be eligible for nomination to the ALL- USA ACADEMIC TEAM a student must:

  • Be enrolled at MCC during the Fall And Spring 2013-2014 academic year, and should expect to graduate from MCC by August 31, 2014.
  • Earn a cumulative 3.5 GPA or better out of a possible 4.0 in all college credit coursework completed within the last 5 years.
  • Must be on track to earn an Associate or a Bachelor degree
  • Must complete 45 semester college level credits by December 31st, 2013 and 53 semester college level credits by August 31, 2014.
  • Students must have a minimum of 30 semester college level credits in the past five years.
  • Must not have been previously nominated to the ALL-USA Academic Team
  • Must have a community college record free of suspension, probation, and serious disciplinary action, and must enjoy full rights of citizenship in his/her country. None may have been, or remain, abridged due to criminal conduct.
  • Download the Application.

The top two students from the Southern and Dobson Campus and the Red Mountain Campuses (including all extended campus locations ) will be the official ALL- MCC Academic Team students and will have the chance to be nominated to the National ALL-USA Academic Team to be awarded further scholarships and In-State tuition waivers.

Dougherty Foundation, Inc.Deadline:  Varies 

Scholarship ranges from $250-500 per semester and are based on enrolled hours.

Criteria:

  • Unmet financial need, as determined by Federal guidelines
  • Cumulative G.P.A of 3.0 or better
  • U.S. citizenship (resident aliens do not qualify)
  • Arizona resident status
  • Download the application
ASMCC Students 4 Students ScholarshipDeadline:  None 
Eligible applicants must:
  • Be a currently enrolled student of Mesa Community College,
  • have accrued (or be in the process of accruing) 6 credit hours at MCC,
  • submit a statement of need,
  • have a 2.0 GPA and submit a bill or appropriate document to validate statement of need.
  • Download and complete the application.

If applicant has less than a 2.0 GPA, a statement of need must be signed by two faculty or staff members for the applicant to be considered for Students 4 Students scholarship funds.

Veterans United Foundation Deadline:  Varies

Award – Five bi-annual $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to help pay for tuition and books.
Eligibility – Potential applicants must be pursuing a post-secondary degree at an accredited college or university, submit a transcript reflecting a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and have a connection to the military by being one of the following:
  • Active-duty service member 
  • Veteran 
  • Spouse of military member or veteran 
  • Surviving spouse of a fallen soldier 
  • Child of a military member or veteran

How to Apply – Applicants must also submit an essay no longer than 750 words based on one of three prompts made available in the spring (March 15th) and fall (September 15th) by the Veterans United Scholarship Program.

Spring essays will be accepted on April 1-30th and recipients will be announced by May 15th. Fall submissions will be accepted October 1-31st with recipients announced by November 15th.

The time to apply is rapidly approaching!

More information about the scholarship and Veterans United Foundation can be found at http://www.veteransunited.com/about/scholarships/ and http://www.enhancelives.com/ respectively.
Helping Hands for Single Moms Deadline: Varies

Total Scholarship Funds: Varies
Individual Awards: Varies

Criteria:

  • Attend college
  • Have US Citizenship and reside in Maricopa County, Arizona
  • Carry minimum of nine (9) credit hours per semester
  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA or better
  • Have at least one child under age 11 living with you
  • Attend and participate in the Single Moms Network meetings each month
  • Be a responsible and responsive program participant
  • May not reside with a domestic partner

Go to the Helping Hands for Single Moms website for more information.

T.E.A.C.H. ARIZONA Scholarship Deadline: Varies

Teacher Education And Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) Early Childhood® is a comprehensive scholarship program that links training, compensation, and commitment to improving the quality of early childhood care and education experiences for young children and their families.

There are four components to the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Program:

  • Educational Scholarships
  • Formal Education
  • Compensation
  • Commitment

Eligibility Criteria:

Child care center teachers, directors, and family child care providers may be eligible for a scholarship if they:

  • Are at least 18 years of age
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Are employed in the state of Arizona
  • Work in a licensed, certified, or tribally regulated center, family child care home or group home
  • Work a minimum of 30 hours each week directly with young children ages birth-5, or work as a director of a center that serves children ages birth - 5 (Associates Degree Scholarship); work a minimum of 20 hours a week directly with young children ages birth - 5 (CDA Assessment Scholarship)
  • Have the sponsorship of the child care center or family child care home which employs them
  • Earn $15.00 or less per hour

How to Apply:

Visit their website to download the application and for additional information.

Ongoing Scholarship Resources

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 these different goal areas: Education Services or Healthy Futures.
  • 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.
  • Learn more about AmeriCorps scholarships here.
Maricopa County Community College Foundation Scholarships
Application Deadline:Varies
Total Scholarship Funds:Varies
Individual Awards: Varies

It's 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 for more information.

Mesa Community College 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 and application.
OR call the Honors Dept. at 480-461-7079

Mesa Community College Honors Department 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
  • Visit the Honors website here.
Mesa Community College 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

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)
  • This site provides a variety of Welding Scholarships
  • Criteria will vary

Go to their website

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.
  • Click here to learn more about Tribal scholarships.

Download the application

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.
  • Click here to learn more about Tribal scholarships.

Download the application

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.
  • Learn more about Tribal scholarships here.

Download the application

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.
  • Learn more about Tribal scholarships here.

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.
  • Learn more about Tribal scholarships here.

Download the application

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

Transfer Scholarships

Transfer to ASU (Arizona State University) Scholarships
Transfer to ASU (Arizona State University) Maricopa Alliance Scholarships

Awarded to students who have completed an associate's degree with a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.75 or higher. Students who have completed an associate's degree from a Maricopa Community College with a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.50-3.74 may also be considered for this award, contingent upon available funding. To learn more:

Access more information here

Transfer to 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@mesacc.edu
Transfer to GCU (Grand Canyon University) for online or ground scholarships
  • (No deadline)
  • For students who plan to attend GCU contact 1-877-618-6094
  • 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 the GCU Scholarship website
Transfer to Kaplan University Scholarships

Kaplan believes a university should adapt to its students, and not the other way around. That's why Kaplan University has partnered with Maricopa Community Colleges to offer their graduates a 10% tuition reduction and opportunities to benefit from various scholarships. Kaplan University offers four scholarship programs to eligible students. To learn more:

Access more information here

Transfer to NAU (Northern Arizona University) Scholarships
Transfer to U of A (University of Arizona) Scholarships