Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars

--- Deadline: March 1, 2012

Description of the Nina Scholars Program:

Apply online here.

• Full tuition with living allowance:
  This scholarship program, created by the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, is in tribute to the life & values of Nina Mason Pulliam (1906-1997), who was a journalist, business leader, humanitarian, and lover of all creatures.


• Available to individuals who meet at least one of the following 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*.


• Applicants must also meet all of the following criteria:
  • 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.

This scholarship pays full instate tuition, fees and books. It also provides a living allowance (up to $2,750). The application requires an essay, an official high school transcript (incoming freshmen) or previous college transcript (returning student), demonstrable financial need as determined by the F.A.F.S.A, and, if chosen as a finalist, an interview.

Apply online here.

MCC Book Store Scholarship

--- Deadline: varies

Follett offers scholarships for books to provide financial support to students who wish to attend Mesa Community College (MCC). Incomplete scholarship applications will automatically be disqualified. All scholarships awarded are conditional upon your full participation and enrollment at Mesa Community College.

AWARD AMOUNT VARIES:
Total amount of scholarship award per student will not exceed $600.00 per semester and will be based on your enrollment status. The award is only applicable at the MCC Book Store. The award amount is determined based on student's financial need as determined by the Department of Education's Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA.

• Must have been admitted at MCC.
• Must be enrolled in classes at MCC.
• Must have completed a minimum of 12 credits at MCC with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at the time of application.
• Must complete the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You should file a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov if you have not already completed an application.
• Must be able to demonstrate lawful presence in the United States.
  See acceptable documents to establish lawful presence.
• Priority given to students that are not recieving other scholarships.
• Complete the online application here.

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2012 Study Abroad Scholarships

--- Deadline: March 1, 2012 by 11:59pm

The International Education Office offers study abroad scholarships to provide financial support to students who wish to participate in a Mesa Community College (MCC) sponsored study abroad program. All scholarship opportunities are available to Mesa Community College students who wish to participate in a MCC sponsored study abroad program. There are two separate scholarship applications. To apply for the Merit-Based Study Abroad Scholarship, you must complete one application. The application for the Need-Based Study Abroad Scholarship and the Maricopa Grant Study Abroad Scholarship is combined in one application. Each scholarship has different requirements. Please read the criteria carefully. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship based on their eligibility.

Award Amount: Varies
(Total amount of scholarship award per student may not exceed $1,000. This may include a combination of merit-based and need-based scholarships. The Maricopa Grant Study Abroad Scholarship may be awarded in addition to the merit-based and need-based scholarship(s).

For additional information and to access the scholarship applications please go to www.mesacc.edu/students/financialaid/StudyAbroad.html.

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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.

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Hendrix Foundation Scholarship

--- Deadline - Varies

1. A typewritten essay of not more than one page (single spaced or double spaced) describing:
   • What your educational goals are and how you plan to accomplish those goals.
   • How scholarship funds can benefit you in achieving your educational goals.
   • Why you chose the profession of teaching others.
   • What you will contribute to the field of education
2. A completed and signed Program of Study from the MCC Advisement Center.
3. A completed Hendrix Scholarship application.

Download the guidelines and Continuing College student application or download the High School student application .

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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.

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Arizona Watercolor Association

--- Deadline - March 1, 2012

Award: $1000.00

Criteria:

• Full time student attending Mesa Community College pursuing a degree in Fine Arts
• 3 art pieces (2 watercolor and 1 optional medium of choice with at least a 2 in. white matte. List title, size, medium, year created, name and school on an index card placed on the back of each art piece.)
• Typed professional letter explaining artistic goals and future in art
• Your Art Resume
• Download the application
• Contact: Dolly Maitzen 602-867-8155 to submit artwork.

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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 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.
• 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 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
• 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.

Online Scholarship Application available here.