Tucson High Magnet School Scholarship List February Recommended Scholarship Websites:

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1 Tucson High Magnet School Scholarship List February Recommended Scholarship Websites: Regional College Access Center Scholarships A-Z (especially good for students who are not US citizens) College Depot Scholarship Universe (for students who have been admitted to the UA) Big Future College Board Arizona Community Foundation # = Scholarship for juniors, other or all grade levels = New to this list LOCALLY AWARDED COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS (Note: Most local scholarships are available in the spring Watch for updates!) Listed by Due Date The African American Student Recognition Scholarship 2016 Graduating African American who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to learning and a desire to further his/her education.. The application (personal information page); minimum 3.5 GPA; official student transcript; a 500 word essay about personal journey towards higher education; three letters of recommendation; an interview; attend a recognition program and banquet; and commitment to volunteering 10 hours per year for TUSD African American Student Services. Varies Due Date: 3/30/16 PFLAG Tucson/Alliance Fund 2016 Scholarship Graduating senior who is a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person; Must be accepted to an institution of higher education for the period for which the scholarship is requested. The application (personal information page); An essay detailing the applicant s plan for higher education, activities within the community, and why PFLAG Tucson should award a scholarship to them; two letters of recommendation (one must be from someone other than a family member); and, a copy of the student s admission acceptance letter. $1,000 (Up to 5 awards) Due Date: 3/31/16 Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Students who are graduates of a high school in Southern Arizona, defined as the area of Arizona south of the Gila River.

2 Applicants must be planning on registering for a full-time course of study. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. The scholarship is only available for undergraduate study. Awards in subsequent years are not guaranteed, though recipients can reapply each year (up to four years). The award amount is $3,000 for full-time study at a 4-year school and $1,000 for full-time study at 2-year or vocational school. Application Period: 01/11/16 04/01/ Name: Due Date: Website Name: Due Date: Website Name: Due Date: Website Name: Due Date: Website Educational Enrichment Foundation Funk/Cordell Seniors planning on attending an accredited public Arizona college or university Completed application (see counseling office); 300 word max essay on career goals, personal interests and motivations, and anticipated college coursework for your career in math or science; demonstrate an interest in math or science; demonstrate financial need; recommendation form; a sealed official transcript with a GPA. $2,000 (3 awards) 4/4/16 Must be received by 5 pm Educational Enrichment Foundation Pima Community College Foundation Seniors planning on attending Pima Community College Completed application (see counseling office); show future promise by having overcome adversity; demonstrate financial need; two letters of recommendation; a sealed official transcript. $1,000 (10 awards) 4/4/16 Must be received by 5 pm Educational Enrichment Foundation Velma Castaneda-Titone Memorial Ethnic minority senior girls planning to attend an accredited Arizona public or private college, university, or trade school Completed application (see counseling office); a statement of intent; 300 word essay on where you see yourself in ten years and how you plan to contribute to your communities; one letter of recommendation; a sealed official transcript with 3.0 GPA minimum. $1,000 (1 awards) 4/4/16 Must be received by 5 pm Educational Enrichment Foundation Kenneth Paulin Memorial TUSD high school students who are graduating in May 2016 and planning to attend an accredited Arizona college, university, or trade school Completed application (see counseling office); a statement of intent; demonstrate aptitude and interest in math and sciences; intent to pursue post-secondary studies related to automotive tech, transportation, alternative energy/fuels, or related engineering fields; a 300 word essay on a business or engineering endeavor you would plan to pursue with a capital investment of $100,000; two letters of recommendation; a sealed official transcript. $500 (1 awards) 4/4/16 Must be received by 5 pm

3 3 Beta Group Scholarship U.S. citizen, minimum of 2.5 GPA, claiming a major in Business Administration or similar field. One application; a letter from applicant explaining the function of an administrative professional and why they chose their field of study; two complete reference form from recommenders; an interview; enrollment in a minimum of 9 credit hours at a postsecondary institution $500 Due Date: 4/20/16 Application: Application must be submitted with all requested materials. See Ms. García in the Counseling office for the application. Frank Lopez Memorial Scholarship Fund High school students entering college for the first time. Completed paper application $500 Due Date: 4/29/16 Application: Application must be submitted with all requested materials by mail. See Ms. García in the Counseling office for the application. Phoenix Suns SunStudents College Scholarship Graduating senior from an Arizona high school, admitted to and enroll at an accredited in-state post-secondary institution. Financial need as indicated on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid report ( 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average in high school. Demonstrated evidence of high engagement in the community. Completed on-line application. $5000 (12 scholarships), $7000 (1 scholarship) Due Date: 4/29/16 Application: Hector M. Sanchez III Memorial Stay Posi Music Scholarship/Grant High school student enrolled in music courses and/or actively involved in music (i.e. bands, organizations, school music programs, solo projects, etc.). One application and an essay detailing why student is applying for the scholarship. Applicant may submit media (optional). Due Date: 4/30/16 Application: Application must be submitted with all requested materials by . See Ms. García in the Counseling office for the application. League of Mexican American Women Scholarship Seniors who are US citizens who have completed and submitted their FAFSA form. There is no GPA requirement. You must only have passing grades, be eligible for graduation, and demonstrate financial need. Complete application available on-line, including a short essay on how this scholarship will assist your educational needs. Varies Due Date: 4/30/16 Contact: Scholarship Chairperson LMAW, PO Box 26522, Tucson, AZ

4 4 SCW Academic Scholarship Applicant must be a high school senior or recent graduate seeking a degree. Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. No citizenship requirement. Complete online application. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application. Applicant will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship. $2500 Due Date: 5/31/16 SCW DREAMers Scholarship Eligibilty: Immigrant under the age of 25, entered the United States before age 16, have lived continuously in the country for at least five years, have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or three other misdemeanors. Applicant must plan to attend college by fall semester Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. No citizenship requirement. Complete online application. A transcript must be attached to application for consideration. Applicant must submit an un-opened copy of official transcripts if selected as a finalist. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application. Applicant will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship. $2500 Due Date: 5/31/16 PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Tucson High Badger Foundation, Inc. Endowment Scholarship Program THMS senior, planning to attend PCC for , a minimum 2.5 GPA, be enrolled at least 6 credit hours each semester. A 500 word essay, one letter of recommendation from high school counselor or teacher, one letter of recommendation from a coach, employer, community leader, volunteer supervisor or pastor, and an official high school transcript. $2,000 Due Date: 4/1/16 Application: Application must be submitted with all requested materials. See Ms. García in the Counseling Office for the application. Pima County Youth Arts Awards High school senior within Pima County and Pima County resident graduating in 2016 and planning to enroll in Pima Community College in the fall. Online application; support material; two reference letters; a 300 word personal statement Due Date: 4/4/16 From $1,000 to $2,000 Application: Application must be submitted with all requested materials by mail. See Ms. García in the Counseling office for the application PIMA COUNTY YOUTH ARTS AWARD Graduating 2016 senior, resident of Pima County, U.S. citizen or resident alien.

5 5 Completed the application form; submit the appropriate support material within your discipline. Varies Due Date: 5:00 pm, Monday, April 4th Application: Amigos de Pima Scholarship Graduating 2016 senior, resident of Pima County, U.S. citizen or resident alien, planning to attend full-time at PCC. Completed the application form; sign up for STARS program through PCC homepage; 2.0 GPA on transcript sent to PCC Foundation; take a Spanish or Hispanic Heritage class or volunteer for at least 16 hours of community service; letter of recommendation. $1,200 (10 scholarships) Due Date: 4/8/16 Application: (through STARS online) Pima-IME Access Scholarship/Grant For PCC students of Mexican decent regardless of immigration status. Pima admission application. Pima-IME Access Scholarship/Grant application with: Scanned ID card (e.g. AZ driver license or ID, DACA, matricula consular, or permanent resident card) Unofficial high school transcript showing current GPA JPEG photo with a descriptive title of you doing some form of service to others A one-page narrative ( words) in MS Word format of why this scholarship is important for you, your financial need, and how your cultural heritage will help you succeed. You may use single space and a font that is no smaller than size 10 in English or Spanish. $750 for tuition only Due Date: 05/20/16 for Summer 2016 Application: Application must be submitted with all requested materials by . See Ms. García, Ms.Chetri or your school counselor for the application. Note: If you are going to Pima, complete this scholarship application! STARS - Pima Community College Foundation Scholarships Seniors planning on attending Pima Community College Fall 2016 and current Pima students continuing in the fall. Complete on-line application and mail transcripts. The application will match you with up to 20 Due Date: available scholarships based on your information Varies by scholarship 5/30/16 (Some scholarships may have earlier deadlines check website) Various Scholarships Available Students planning on attending PCC Pima admission application. Awards variously based on financial need, course of study, academic ability, community involvement. Varies

6 Application Period: 02/ /31/ UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA SCHOLARSHIPS Note: UA Applications (seniors should apply NOW!) and FAFSA forms (beginning 1/1/16) must be completed and submitted no later than March 1, 2016 to receive priority financial aid and scholarship consideration. You do not need to have taken the SAT or ACT before applying but you must take one or the other before March 1, Please visit the UA How to Apply for Financial Aid website for general financial aid information - Scholarship Universe Scholarships designed for UA students! (UA Net ID required) Note: If you have been accepted at the UA complete this scholarship! ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Note: ASU Applications and FAFSA forms (beginning 1/1/16) must be completed and submitted no later than March 1, 2016 to receive priority financial aid and scholarship consideration. If you are a senior you should be submitting your application now! Please visit the ASU Student Financial Assistance website for general financial aid information - ASU Scholarship Info - New American University Scholarships Seniors who are Arizona residents admitted to ASU. This is a merit based (GPA, test scores) scholarship with no financial need requirements. Students are automatically considered for this award when they are admitted to ASU. No separate application is required, but all admission application materials (admission application, official transcripts, test scores, and application fee) must be on file with the ASU Undergraduate Admissions Office to be considered for this award. Students eligible for this award must be graduating from an Arizona high school. Varies NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Note: NAU Applications and FAFSA forms (beginning 1/1/16) must be completed and submitted no later than March 1, 2016 to receive priority financial aid and scholarship consideration. If you are a senior you should be submitting your application now! Please visit the NAU Office of Student Financial Aid website for general financial aid information - NAU Scholarships - Lumberjack Scholars Award, Merit Tuition Award, Deans Tuition Award, Presidents Tuition Award, and President's International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship Arizona Scholarships UA, ASU, and NAU

7 7 # Arizona Earn to Learn Program Sophomores and juniors interested in attending UA, NAU or ASU for the fall 2017 semester. If under the age of 18, a parent or guardian and the participant must complete separate applications to be submitted together. Be an Arizona resident and have lived here for 3 months prior to applying. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Have a social security or federal tax identification number. Note: Go to website to take a quick eligibility quiz. Many students will qualify! Enrollment in the program requires students and/or families to establish savings accounts and deposit up to $500 to receive a matching deposit of an additional $4,000 from the program. See website for full requirements and information. $4,000 Flinn Scholarship A high school senior; U.S. citizen by the time of entry to the university and Arizona resident for two years by time of entry to the university; minimum of 29 composite ACT score or 1300 on SAT I; an unweighted 3.5 GPA; rank in the top 5% of graduating class; participate and demonstrate leadership in variety of extracurricular activities; attend information session on March 30th. Complete on line application; three essay questions; two teacher recommendations; a report and recommendation from your counselor; a copy of transcripts; copies of your SAT/ACT scores Awards: $115,000 Due Date: information session on 3/30/16 GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY PHOENIX, AZ GCU offers many scholarship opportunities. Please check their website for details and registration deadlines! Chancellor s Scholarship ($9,750 per year) Minimum incoming GPA 4.0 (un-weighted) President's Scholarship ($7,750 per year) Minimum incoming GPA of 3.9 (weighted) or SAT 1350 (math and verbal scores only) or ACT 31 composite. Provost's Scholarship ($6,750 per year) Minimum incoming GPA of 3.7 (weighted) or SAT 1225 (math and verbal scores only) or ACT 27 composite. Dean's Scholarship ($5,750 per year) Minimum incoming GPA of 3.5 (weighted) or SAT 1100 (math and verbal scores only) or ACT 24 composite. Faculty Scholarship ($4,750 per year) Minimum incoming GPA of 3.3 (weighted) or SAT 1050 (math and verbal scores only) or ACT 22 composite. Antelope Scholarship ($3,750 year) Minimum incoming GPA of 3.0 (weighted) or SAT 1000 (math and verbal scores only) or ACT 20 composite. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS (Note: good for any college or university unless noted) Listed by Due Date # Questbridge College Prep Scholars Program A high school junior, typically with an unweighted GPA of Complete on line application

8 Awards: Due Date: 03/23/16 40 full scholarships to college summer programs, 60 individualized college admissions counseling packages, 100 paid travel expenses and room & board packages to a QuestBridge partner college for a campus visit, and others You Deserve It Scholarship Resident of the U.S., D.C., or U.S. territories; Age 16 or older; will enroll in a college or university within the United States. Complete on line application Awards: $1,000 Due Date: 03/29/16 urce=newsletter01&utm_medium= &utm_campaign=201603&utm_content=c4e56 9c43d9ba9a468c2d31cab Niche College Search Pay it Forward Scholarship Any current college students and high school seniors. All applicants must have been admitted to or currently attend at least one school to apply, and you can only apply once. Complete on-line application. Note: This is a sweepstakes (a random drawing) scholarship and requires a free registration. $1,000 Due Date: 3/31/13 Hispanic Scholarship Fund General Scholarship Must meet the following criteria: Must be of Hispanic Heritage Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for College and Graduate Students Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited not-for -profit 4 year university or graduate school duting the FALL of scholarship cycle year U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligibile Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA) Complete FAFSA Complete state Dream Act financial aid application (if applicable) Application, essay, recommendations, and transcripts. Candidates are selected on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership, and financial need. $500 - $5,000 Due Date: 04/02/16 # Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest Juniors and Seniors Application Essay based on the classic novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. See website for details. $1000

9 Due Date: 4/14/ Voice for Animals Scholarship Any current high school student under the age of 19 by the time of the deadline. Complete on-line application; submission with a focus on mistreatment of an animal species; submission of original work of author; submission must clearly show which animal issue is addressed and why; submission must demonstrate what applicant has done to remedy the issue; and submission must have accurate citations if used. $650 (11 scholarships) Due Date: 4/30/16 php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium= &utm_campaign=201603&utm_co ntent=c4e569c43d9ba9a468c2d31cab Catching the Dream Scholarship CTD s objective is to recognize and reward outstanding student achievement. This supplemental award is intended to help Native American Indian students who are ¼ or more degree American Indian, and an enrolled member of a U.S. tribe. U.S. Tribe is defined as federally recognized, state recognized or terminated. All awards are based on merit, academic achievement and ambition. Students must attend a college or university on a full-time basis, seeking a BA or higher. CTD does not fund students studying out of the country or attending non-accredited institutions, vocational, technical institutions, distance learning or online programs. Catching the Dream scholarships are awarded for life. If you win, you will never have to apply again. However, if you are not selected for scholarship with CTD, you cannot apply again. Proper completion of the application will determine your eligibility for scholarship funding. Students never funded by CTD are considered new students. CTD does not place a limit on the number of terms/semesters for funding. We consider our scholarships "lifetime" awards. Therefore, it is in your best interest to make the time and the utmost effort to complete the application in its entirety. Scholarships are on a competitive basis. Awards are based on CTD s projected income. Student that are awarded will be notified by letter as early as possible. Due Date: 04/30/16 B. Davis Scholarship Student Award Search # All juniors and seniors. No GPA or citizenship requirement! To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic: Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most, why they are important, and how you feel they are developed in an individual. Submit to: awards@scholarshipquesthelper.com $1,000 Due Date: 5/23/16 # Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship Juniors and Seniors planning on attending college. No citizenship or GPA requirement. Requirement: Complete and submit essay on career and life goals per instructions on website. $1000

10 Due Date: 6/10/ Healthcare Scholarship Program 2016 Must meet the following criteria: Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of disbursement. Applicants must be US citizens. Applicants must be in full time education at the time that the scholarship is awarded. Must meet the following: Applicants must write and submit an essay in English of between 750 and 1000 words on the topic Why I Want Pursue a Career in the Healthcare Field. Applicants must submit an essay that is original and entirely their own work. Any essay that contains plagiarized content or false information will be automatically disqualified. $500 Due Date: 06/30/16 Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes All students who are enrolled in good standing in any high school grade (separate program for current college students see website), are at least 14 years of age and who are legal residents of the US. No GPA requirement. Students must enroll in Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS program. To sign up go to and fully complete the Enrollment Form. You will automatically receive one Sweepstakes entry when you enroll. Please note: There is no purchase necessary! Up to $5,000 Due Date: Drawings held throughout the year. Program ends 6/30/16 AES Engineers Scholarship This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted. $500 Due Date: 10/6/16 ROTC Scholarships Note: The college or university you are attending must have an ROTC program for you to be able to participate. See each website for further information. Each of these scholarships requires a large amount of work on your part. It is advised that you seek the help of a counselor or other qualified adult in completing the requirements and possibly start as early as your junior year! These scholarships are closed for seniors entering college fall 2016 but juniors should start qualifying now!

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