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Scholarships are an excellent financial aid option available to support a student’s cost of education, and they don’t have to be repaid. Scholarships are awarded to students based on a number of factors such as academics, athletics, artistic talents, volunteering and financial need to mention a few. Why not invest the time and effort in searching and applying for these unique opportunities that will assist you in saving you thousands of dollars to offset the high cost of college?
What is important to understand is that scholarships are not only awarded to students with the highest GPA or the most impressive sports record, but they are also awarded for all types of students. You just need to know how to look for them, and what strategies are most effective for winning them. Below are 9 important strategies for how to find and apply for scholarships, and most importantly, how to increase your chances of being chosen as a recipient.
We understand it’s difficult to search for these opportunities, so we assist students in finding scholarships that are a good fit for them. Below you will find a list of scholarships, find your match and allow us to assist you with the application process.
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Once a scholarship match has been identified, we can assist you with the application by providing feedback on essays, student resume, and required documentation.
State
State Scholarships
Arizona BPW Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to women who are Arizona residents, 19 years or older, and attending a community college in Arizona to acquire better job opportunities or advance their current careers. A requirement is to attend one Arizona BPW Foundation event per year.
Deadline: June 15, 2022; for more details: https://www.arizonabpwfoundation.org/scholarships/
Pepsico Cesar Chavez Latino Scholarship
This scholarship application is available for Hispanic students planning on studying in higher educational institutions from Arizona and California’s Central Valley are invited to apply. Students must demonstrate leadership in extracurricular activities, a commitment to volunteer service in community service and financial need; must be incoming or continuing full time undergraduate student; be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, undocumented, DACA, CA dreamer or eligible non-citizen and must be a resident and attending college in Arizona or in California’s Central Valley.
10 awards available: $5,000; Deadline: July 20,2022
For more info visit:
National
National Scholarships
Women in Aerospace Foundation Scholarship
This is a STEM scholarship and DACA/DREAMer-Eligible scholarship. This is for students who are interested in pursuing a carrer in the aerospace field! Must be female, of any citizenship or nationality. Also must have atleast a 3.0 GPA.
For more information on eligiblity requirements and how to apply visit: https://www.womeninaerospacefoundation.org/foundation/
Deadline: June 21st, 2022
progressive automations scholarship program
This is an engineering students scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled in the September 2022 semester at a recognized Canadian or American post-secondary college or university.
For more information visit https://www.progressiveautomations.com/pages/scholarship-program/
Deadline: June 30th, 2022
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
This is an automotive career scholarship. Applicants must be a US citizen or in the US on a Student Visa, must be acceted in a college, university or trade school, be enrolled full time, have a 3.o GPA.
For more information: https://www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships/
Deadline: June 30th, 2022
Do-Over Scholarship
Applicants must be 13 years of age or older at the time of the application; must be legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of columbia; must be students. Application and an essay are required.
Award: $1,500
Deadline: June 30, 2022
For more information: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/graduate-students/scholarships-for-masters-degree/do-over-scholarship
delete cyberbullying scholarship
Eligible applicants must be high school, undergraduates, and graduate students attending or planning to attend a post secondary institution. An essay related to cyberbullying is required as well.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2022
More information: https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship
Cafe Bustelo el cafe del futuro scholarship
For this Latino/Hispanic students scholarship, applicants must be part of HACU Scholarship Program, be a full time undergraduate or graduate student, have atleast a 2.0 GPA, must be a citizen/permanent resident/eligible to work in the US.
For more information visit: https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp
Deadline: July 1, 2022
2021-2022 TMCF Sallie Mae Fund Completing the dream gap scholarship
First come first serve! This is an opportunity for current college students who are experiencing financial hardships that could potencially affect their ability to graduating or completing school. Applicants must be currently enolled full time or part time in a 2 year, 4 year, or vocational/technical school, have a GPA of 2.75 or higher, and must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident. Deadline: August 31st, 2022 @ 12 PM EST. For more info visit: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/2021-2022-tmcf-sallie-mae-fund-completing-the-dream-gap-scholarship/
Bryan Cameron Education Foundation Scholarship
This is a community service scholarship for high school seniors. Applicant must be in the high school Class of 2022, planning to enroll in a college or university full time, be a US citizen, have a 3.7 GPA, show participation in extracurricular activities and community service, etc. For more information: https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/scholarship
Award: Full tuition, fees, and books
Deadline: September 9, 2022
too cool to pay for school scholarship
This scholarship is open to all current high school, college, and graduate students; must be currently enrolled full time or planning to enroll full time within 24 months; all US residents, DACA, undocumented, and all international students that are currently studying in the US may apply. Very quick and easy scholarship as you only put your information and send it out and hope that it gets drawn.
1 award available quarterly: $1,000
Deadline: Quarterly (last day of March, June, September and December); More info: https://accessscholarships.com/1k-too-cool-to-pay-for-school
Local
Local Scholarships
University
University Scholarships
University of Arizona Phi Theta Kappa Award
This is a merit based scholarship that is awarded to community college students who are transferring to the U of A. Eligible students must be a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and must have been a good standing member for at least 1 year. Deadline: complete transfer admission to the University of Arizona by July 1, 2022 (this scholarship is awarded every year). For more info: https://financialaid.arizona.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/2022-2023-terms-and-conditions
Interested in joining PTK? As a current community colege student, if you are eligible you will receive an invitation from the corresponding Chapter of the honor society. Here are some resources for more info:
SEARCHING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
There are many scholarship options out there and sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming to look for them. Here are a couple of scholarship engines/sources to help with this process. (Just click on the different choices to be directed to the websites)
Start early and meet deadlines for scholarship success
All scholarship have their own requirements. The scholarship’s website and application will provide you with information about who qualifies and how to apply. Deadlines are very important when applying for scholarships as well as supportive documentation.
National Scholarships
State Scholarships
University Scholarships
Local Scholarships
The Application
Scholarship applications might be electronic or in paper, and most of them require an academic resume, a letter of recommendation, transcripts, an essay, or a combination of these elements. Regardless of the submittal process, electronic or in person to a school counselor, increase your award by follow some of these tips:
Academic Resume
The academic resume will include different categories of awards, sports, club and organization memberships, and volunteer work you have done throughout your high schools years. List all activity that you have participated in, specially if you believe it contributed to other’s development or benefit. Here are some examples:
Letter of Recommendation
When asking for a letter of recommendation, it is important to select a person that is willing and able to support you in a positive way with a good reference. Make sure you provide enough time for someone to create a letter that goes with your character. Provide as much information about yourself, along with information regarding your interests, things you have done and accomplished, your goals and academic performance, so that your letter of recommendation is aligned with the vision of the scholarship you are applying for.
Here’s a example of a letter of recommendation
Transcripts need to be official or unofficial and the scholarship will be very specific about they type of transcript required for the application. You can request a copy of your unofficial transcripts through Parchment.com.
Essay
Perhaps the most important element of a scholarship application is the essay. The essay prompt will be provided to you along with the word count if required by the organization or institution providing the scholarship. Start with an outline to organize your ideas. Ask someone to give you feedback on your essay and adjust if need be. Use applications that can assist you with spelling and grammar. Read it a couple of times before submitting.
Scholarship Recipients
Student testimonial is the best proof that it is possible to scholarship that will assist you with your education.
University of Arizona
Arizona State University
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