External Scholarships

Current Scholarships

The list below is not a complete list of scholarships available at MCC

Soroptimist International of Phoenix - WISE: Women Investing in Successful Education

WISE is the signature program to support women and their educational goals through scholarships. Click here to apply. Visit the WISE Program website for more information about the organization at https://siphx.org/

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 https://www.veteransunited.com/about/scholarships/ and https://www.enhancelives.com/ respectively.

1. Student must be currently and actively enrolled at Mesa Community College and preference is given to students enrolled full-time (12 credits or more)
2. Student must be a Veteran
3. Student must have a 2.0 GPA or better
4. Preference given to students who are not receiving scholarships, AmeriCorps, Financial Aid or any other type of third party funding.

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 2.8 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.

A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship Deadline: varies

The A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Arthur W. Bodine, a distinguished director of Sunkist Growers and a respected agricultural leader, to provide funds for undergraduate students from agricultural backgrounds who are in need of financial assistance to further their educations.

Scholarship Criteria:

Application Package: Must include all of the following or it will not be considered.

The scholarships are available to students entering any undergraduate grade level who are enrolled in or have applications pending at an accredited college and plan to pursue a course of study leading to a recognized degree. While the award amount may vary, it averages $2,000.00 per academic year. In addition, selection is based on a combination of college board test scores, an essay and references.

Scholarships are renewable, based on an annual review for up to four years of full-time undergraduate study, and it may be extended under special circumstances. While in college, the recipients must maintain good academic and disciplinary standings, carry at least 12 graded units per trm and earn a minimum 2.7 grade point average.

A completed application package is essential for consideration. Students must complete the confidential application which includes:

• Personal and financial information - including the most recent tax return (students under 21 must attach their parent's tax returns).
• A written essay discussing personal and agricultural background.
• Transcript of grades and college board test scores.
• Two references from teachers, school administrators, employers or community organizers.
• Apply online here

Nursing Scholarships

Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship

Scholarship Criteria

1. Students must be in the 3 rd or 4 th semester of completing a nursing degree. Students must be currently enrolled in the concurrent enrollment program CEP which allows them to be enrolled at a university, i.e. ASU, NAU and at a community college. Then they are working towards their Associates Degree in Nursing and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
2. Have not received a scholarship in the past from the Ladies Auxiliary.
3. Have a 3.5 GPA ( copy of transcript attached to application).
4. Submit a brief statement of:
   • Financial need
   • Description of why you want to become a nurse
   • Written communication must be clear and concise
5. Applicants will be scored based on these guidelines listed above by the scholarship committee. The top two/ four (depending on available funding) students will receive a $1,000 scholarship. (Two scholarships awarded in spring and two in the fall)
6. Additional points are awarded for individuals who are veterans, first responders or a spouse of a current first responder if their spouse is currently on active duty.

*These Guidelines are subject to review and can be changed by the Ladies Auxiliary Board on an annual basis.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit completed scholarship application and written essay (word processed and double spaced with name at the top). Submit to [email protected].

Award: $1,000

Ongoing Scholarships

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.

Mesa Community College Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships Deadline: Varies

Phi Theta Kappa offers multiple scholarships throughout the year for Phi Theta Kappa members. Scholarships can be found at: www.mesacc.edu/students/phi-theta-kappa/scholarships

Mesa Community College President's Scholarship

• 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: Varies

• 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.

Apply online here.

Lyndell E Lauro Scholarship Deadline: Open

Scholarship Criteria:

• Must be a child or a parent of someone actively serving in the military.
• Must be enrolled part-time or full-time in any program at any university.
• Must be pursuing their first baccalaureate degree.
• Must be planning to return to the work force.
• Must show evidence of financial need.
• Must be in academic good standing.
• Open deadline

Transfer Scholarships

Transfer to ASU (Arizona State University) Scholarships

• (No deadline)
• For students who plan to attend ASU
• Go to the ASU Scholarship website.

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 earned an associate's degree from Maricopa Community Colleges 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: [email protected]

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 NAU (Northern Arizona University) Scholarships

• (No deadline)
• For students who plan to attend NAU
• Go to the NAU Scholarship website

Transfer to U of A (University of Arizona) Scholarships

• (No deadline)
• For students who plan to attend U of A
• Go to the U of A Scholarship website