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What are Arizona scholarships?
Arizona scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Arizona or looking to go to school in Arizona. Arizona scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Arizona scholarships
Before you apply for Arizona scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Arizona scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Arizona scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Arizona scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Arizona scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Arizona scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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The Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Due: 6/30/2025
No Essays
$10,000
Second Year Nursing Scholarship
Due: 5/15/2025
No min. GPA Required
$600
The Second Year Nursing Scholarship will be awarded annually to not less than a second year student nurse who is enrolled in an accredited institution awarding a degree as a Registered Nurse. The immediate family members of a Veteran will be given first preference. Applicants must be a resident of Arizona for at least one year. Applicants must be enrolled in a second year or advanced nursing program as an upper division student and carry the required hours of work with a grade average of "C" or better. Former recipients continuing degree program in nursing (R.N., B.A., M.A.) shall be given first consideration provided the applicant complies with aforementioned rules. Three letters of reference from persons who can testify to the applicant's character, study and work habits are required. They may be from the applicant's instructors, scholarship or financial aid director, standards committee, counselor, clergyman, or employer. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ALA Department of Arizona for more information.
Wilma Hoyal-Maxine Chilton Memorial Scholarships
Due: 5/15/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
$1,000
The Wilma Hoyal-Maxine Chilton Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to a student at eligible universities in Arizona enrolled as a second year or upper division student in Political Science, Public Programs or Special Education. Applicants must be a resident of Arizona for at least one year. Honorably discharged veterans or immediate family members of a veteran will be given preference. Applicants must complete at least 12 hours with a grade average of "B" or better. Three letters of reference from persons who can testify to the applicant's character, aptitude, initiative, and need must be submitted. They may be from the applicant's instructors, counselor, financial aid director, clergyman or employer. Former recipient continuing degree programs as listed above may re-apply provided the applicant complies with rules, submitting new application data. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ALA Department of Arizona for more information.
Arizona Nursery Association Foundation Scholarships
Due: 4/30/2025
No min. GPA Required
$5,000
The Arizona Nursery Association Foundation awards scholarships to worthy students each year. Applicants must be currently or planning to be enrolled in a horticultural-related curriculum at a university, community college, or continuing education program. Applicants must be currently employed in or have an interest in the nursery industry as a career; have an above average scholastic achievement or at least two years work experience in the industry; and, display involvement in extracurricular activities related to the industry. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from any of the following: ornamental horticulture instructor, counselor, employer, club/activity advisory, or community or church leader. Applications may be sent through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Mallery Award
Due: 4/15/2025
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The purpose of the Mallery award is to provide a scholarship to a law student attending either the University of Arizona or the Arizona State University School of Law. Applicants must have a minimum LSAT score of 150. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Arizona Community Foundation for more information.
Merle Earnshaw Memorial Scholarship
Due: 5/15/2025
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Merle Earnshaw Memorial Scholarship assists qualified degree seeking students who intend to work with children in a public library setting. The scholarship is named for, and was made possible by, long-time Phoenix Public Library employee, Merle Earnshaw. Applicants must be a current employee of Phoenix Public Library and attending an American Library Association accredited Master's Program. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Arizona Community Foundation for more information.
Ty R. Vlaming Memorial Scholarship
Due: 4/15/2025
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
Ty Robert Vlaming passed away very unexpectedly, and his parents believe that Ty would have wanted something positive and beneficial to result from his (far too) early departure from earth. In his memory, this fund has been established so that deserving student athletes at Desert Vista High School and Santa Cruz Valley Union High School are not precluded from taking the next step in their education and/or training. He would want his legacy to be assisting others in achieving their dreams. Applicants must be a student athlete in a high school sponsored athletic program (past or present) in the Desert Vista High School, Phoenix or Santa Cruz Valley Union High School, Eloy. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Arizona Community Foundation for more information.
Audrey Rath Scholarship
Due: 6/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council is proud to announce that we are awarding the Audrey Rath Scholarship again this year. This award is designated for NP's returning to school to advance their education. Recipients must also be a current member of the Arizona Nurses Association, Chapter 9. The Audrey Rath Scholarship is for fully licensed NP's returning to school to advance education with another certification role or obtaining the terminal degree for their doctor of nursing practice. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Arizona Community Foundation for more information.
Lawrence and Carol Brecker Scholarship
Due: 4/15/2025
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Lawrence and Carol Brecker Scholarship provides financial aid for students who attended Camelback High School (CHS) in the Phoenix Union High School District. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Arizona Community Foundation for more information.
QU "Arizona At-Large" Scholarship
Due: 4/15/2025
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
This scholarship is a post-secondary scholarship program created by Dr. Shel-Don J. Legarreta and Dr. Kevin Axx to promote scholastic excellence in Arizona LGBT youth regardless of financial, social, or personal backgrounds. Drs. Legarreta and Axx have partnered with one n ten since the inception of their scholarship program. The scholarship recognizes outstanding youth who may not have direct connections with one n ten. Applicants must identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Arizona Community Foundation for more information.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Arizona scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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