Top Arizona scholarships for you

The Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Amateur Radio License Class. Applicants must be from the ARRL Southwestern Division. Eligible fields of study are electronics, communications, or related fields. The student's institution must be regionally-accredited. The applicant must be holding an amateur radio license for at least one year. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.

The WICHE's Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) is open to students who are residents of WICHE-region state or territory, applying to a participating public university in another Western state. Students must apply directly to the University's graduate school. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the application and eligible programs and institutions.

The WICHE's Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) is an agreement among WICHE's 16 members, through which 160 and more participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students. It is open to students who are residents of WICHE-region state or territory, applying to a participating college or university in another of WICHE's 16 states and territories. Students must apply directly to the schools and indicate their interest in seeking WUE in the application. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the application and eligible programs and institutions.

The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona will accept applications for assistance to students pursuing a career in Health Care Occupations. The applicant must be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited, tax-supported institution in Arizona which offers a certificate or degree program in Health Care Occupations; such as Nurses Assistant, Dental Assistant, L.P.N., Lab Technician, Physical Therapist, Inhalation therapist, etc. Applicants must be a resident of Arizona for at least one year. The immediate family member of a Veteran will be given first consideration. Three letters of reference from persons who can testify to the applicant's character, study and work habits must be submitted. They may be from the applicant's high school principal, instructors, counselor, clergyman, or employer. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ALA Department of Arizona for more information.

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.

Each District will conduct an Oratorical Contest for high school students in grades 9-12, including those homeschooled in your school districts. Speech must be student's original work on the general subject of the Constitution. Speech contests begin in December at local Legion post level and continue on to the national competition.

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.

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.

The Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship is for college students who reside in New Mexico, Arizona and Southern California. SME student membership is required except for graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in manufacturing engineering or closely related field. Need is not a consideration in awarding this scholarship except when two or more applicants have equal qualifications.