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Scholarships
How to Attract the Cash
2015-2016
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Scholarship & Grant Basics
PrivateScholarships
(Less than 10%)
Federal & State Government,
andInstitutional
Scholarships
In other words, most grant or scholarship aid comes directly to you through the institution itself.
92%
8%
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Two Scholarship Tips
Private scholarships aren’t the biggest source of college cash – schools are Students should apply wisely to colleges that
can meet a high % of their financial need
Local scholarships have less competition Do your research! Check out local resources like College Depot Create your scholarship sort on AZCIS
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College Depot
Offers free, full service college planning
Located in the Burton Barr Main Phx. Library – 2nd floor
Offers scholarship workshops or individual appointments in English and Spanish
Offers workshops each month on essay writing & applying
Hours:Monday: 9 - 5
Tuesday: 11 - 7
Wednesday: 11 - 7
Thursday: 11 - 7
Friday: 9 - 5
Saturday: 9 - 5
Sunday: Closed
Gratis!
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College Depot - September
Sat. 9/12 9:30-10:30 am Informal session in Spanish on scholarships/college planning
Sat. 9/19 2:00-3:30 pm Session on where to search for scholarships with an ASU student panel presentation
College Depot maintains a scholarship listing that is updated daily!
https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
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In-State Institutional Scholarships
Arizona State University https://students.asu.edu/scholarships https://scholarships.asu.edu/estimator https://scholarships.asu.edu/
University of Arizona https://scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu/suha https://
scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu/SUHA/Scholarships
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Business, W.P. Carey School of Portal appsDesign and the Arts, Herberger Institute Portal appsEngineering, Ira A. Fulton Schools ofGraduate EducationHealth Solutions, College of Portal appsHonors - Barrett, the Honors CollegeJournalism and Mass Communication, Walter Cronkite School ofLetters and Sciences, College ofLiberal Arts and Sciences, College ofNew College of Interdisciplinary Arts and SciencesNursing & Health Innovation, College of Portal appsPublic Programs, College ofSustainability, School of Portal appsTeachers College, Mary Lou FultonTechnology and Innovation, College of Portal appsUniversity College
ASU College/Dept. Scholarships https://scholarships.asu.edu/colleges
ASU’s Barack Obama Scholars ProgramCriteria: Meet at least 1 of the criteria for admissions Arizona resident Family income at/under $42,400, Pell Grant eligibleBenefits: Free tuition/fees, room & board Books & supplies
U of A has a similar program called the Arizona Assurance Scholarship
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Northern Arizona University https://nau.edu/finaid/aid-types/scholarships/ https://nau.edu/Finaid/Aid-Types/Scholarships/Tuition/ https://nau.academicworks.com/ https://nau.edu/Finaid/Aid-Types/Scholarships/NAU-F
oundation/
Maricopa Community College District https://maricopa.academicworks.com/ http://mcccdf.org/apply-for-scholarships/ http://gatewayccfinancialaid.blogspot.com/
In-State Institutional Scholarships
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Mexican American Legal Defense Fund (MALDEF)www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships
Aspira Association, Inc.www.aspira.org/resources/college-information
National Society for Hispanic Professionalsnetwork.nshp.org/main/search/search?q=scholarship+applications
Latino College Dollars Scholarships for America's Latinos: www.latinocollegedollars.org
Scholarships A-Z: www.scholarshipsaz.org/
Scholarship Sources for Dreamers
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Money MagnetBaird Scholarship
Each Arizona high school may nominate one student per year for this prestigious University of Arizona - Honors College award.
To obtain a copy of Baird Scholarship Application Procedures, see Mrs. Haggerty or your counselor.
The AwardBaird Scholars recipients receive a $12,500 scholarship renewable for four years. This can be added on to other UA scholarship awards.
http://www.honors.arizona.edu/baird-scholars
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Milk Mustache Moo-Lah Scholarship
http://www.dairycouncilofaz.org/community/scholarship/
It’s open!
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Milk Mustache Moo-Lah Scholarship
Weekly Prizes: Starting August 24, each week throughout the 2015 football season a contestant will win based on their entry and receive a pair of tickets to the next home ASU, NAU and U of A football game.
Finalist Prizes: From the group of weekly winners, 15 finalists will be selected to receive a pair of seats to the FIESTA BOWL football game on Friday, Jan. 1st.
Scholarship Prizes: At the FIESTA BOWL game, the top three finalists will be announced as scholarship winners. Must be present to win - $8,000-$10,000!
Photo must include a visible dairy product. The contest is open to legal residents of Arizona who are 17 years of age or older
and will be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary school in Arizona next fall.
No GPA requirement!
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Money MagnetQuestBridge Scholarship
Connecting high-achieving/low income students withtop colleges and universities from around the country
NowOpen!
Apply here!
Application Deadline: Sept. 28, 2015
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QuestBridge Scholarship
QuestBridge’s National College Match Program pairs outstanding low-income high school seniors with admission and full four-year scholarships to 36 of the nation’s leading colleges.
These scholarships cover the full cost of tuition, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation, and are worth $200,000+, without loans in the package. It’s renewable.
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Money MagnetQB Partner Schools
AmherstBowdoin*Brown UniversityCaltechCarleton CollegeColby College -TFColo. College - TFColumbia Univ.Dartmouth CollegeDavidson CollegeEmory UniversityGrinnell College
Haverford CollegeMITNorthwestern Univ.Oberlin CollegePomona CollegePrinceton Univ.Rice UniversityScripps CollegeStanford UniversitySwarthmore CollegeTrinity College - TFTufts University
Univ. of ChicagoNotre DameUniv. of PennsylvaniaUniv. of Southern CalUniv. of VirginiaVanderbilt UniversityVassar CollegeWashington & LeeWellesley CollegeWesleyan University*Williams CollegeYale University
• Denotes schools that are test-optional for admissions decisions.• TF = Schools are “test flexible”
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QuestBridge ScholarshipWhile there are no absolute academic or financial cut-offs, successful applicants usually have these characteristics:
In the top 5% or 10% of their graduating class.
Received mostly A grades in the most rigorous classes.
Scored >1250 (Critical Reading/Math) on the SAT or >27 on the ACT. Household income is less than $60,000 a year, and often less than $50,000 a year for a typical family of four.
Often among the first generation in their family to attend college.
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
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Money MagnetAES Engineering Scholarship
Application Deadline: Oct. 7, 2015Amount of award: $500.00Now
Open!How to Apply
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Submit essay to: [email protected]
There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.
Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.
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http://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2015/forms/login.php
Hispanic Heritage Awardhttp://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2015/forms/login.php
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Hispanic Heritage Award
Must be a senior of Latino descent to apply (at least one parent must be Latino) and have an un-weighted 3.0 GPA.
Award categories include: Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Engineering & Mathematics, Healthcare & Science, Innovation & Technology, and Sports & Fitness. You may apply to multiple categories.
Three recipients are selected for each category (Gold, Silver and Bronze Medallion) in each of the regions. Phoenix is a region.
REGIONAL RECIPIENTS RECEIVE: $1,000 to $3,000 educational grants to use for their college education or to fund a community service effort.NATIONAL RECIPIENTS RECEIVE: a laptop computer and paid trip to the National Youth Awards Ceremony (Location TBA).
Deadline: October 15, 2015
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Flinn Scholarship
Apply Here!Opens
Oct. 1st
Deadline:Feb. 20,
2016
Arizona’s most prestigious scholarship is now open!
Due: 10/18
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Flinn Scholarship Details
The value of the scholarship, including the tuition, exceeds $115,000.
The Flinn Scholarship benefits include: Full cost of tuition and mandatory fees, plus room and board; Funding for a three-week summer seminar after freshman year in China At least one additional travel abroad experience Mentorship from top faculty and exposure to local and world leaders Membership in a university honors college/program, with the many
amenities it provides, such as small classes, guest lectures, and research experiences
Recipients may chose to attend any one of the three AZ public universities.
http://www.flinn.org/flinn-scholars/
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Flinn ScholarshipDeadline: October 18, 2015
To be awarded the Flinn Scholarship, an applicant must:Be a U.S. citizen by the time of university entranceBe an Arizona resident for two years by the time of entry to the university.
As a general rule, Flinn Scholarship applicants should:Score a minimum 29 on the ACT (composite score) or 1300 on the SAT I Attain at least a 3.5 unwt. GPA; rank in the top 5%Participate and demonstrate leadership in a variety of extracurricular activities.
Occasionally, applicants who fall slightly short of one or more of the standards described above may advance in the selection process and be selected as Flinn Scholars. This is, however, a highly unusual circumstance.
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Money MagnetBaird Scholarship
Each Arizona high school may nominate one student per year for this prestigious University of Arizona - Honors College award.
To obtain a copy of Baird Scholarship Application Procedures, see Mrs. Haggerty or your counselor.
The AwardBaird Scholars recipients receive a $12,500 scholarship renewable for four years. This can be added on to other UA scholarship awards.
http://www.honors.arizona.edu/baird-scholars
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Money MagnetBaird Scholarship
Minimum requirements:
3.5 cumulative grade point average
Arizona residency/U.S. citizenship
Demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities Planned enrollment in the University of Arizona
Honors College for the fall of 2016
Note: It is strongly encouraged that you have applied to the University of Arizona and the UA Honors College before applying for the Baird.
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Money MagnetCoca Cola Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline: October 31st
Based on: Leadership, Achievement, Service
NowOpen!
Apply here!
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Coca Cola ScholarshipThe Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports over 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.45 million, through two recognized programs.
THE COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and for their commitment to make a significant impact on their schools and communities.
Applicants must be: Current high school seniors attending school in the United States U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Refugees; Asylees;
Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school
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Money MagnetGolden Doors Scholarship
Covers full tuition and fees for DACA students at one of the Golden Doors partner schools, many of which are in North Carolina, and
some of which are test optional. Check out the website.
Must be a DACA student to be eligible.
OpensSept. 15th
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Money MagnetThe Gates Millennium Scholarship
Covers unmet need and self-help aid for undergraduate study and graduate school funding for continuing Scholars in the areas of
computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
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Money MagnetThe Gates Millennium Scholarship
To be eligible for the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, students must:
Be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American/Pacific Islander or Hispanic American
Be citizens, legal permanent residents or nationals of the U.S.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation
in community service, extracurricular or other activities
Meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria;
It’s open!Deadline: 1/13/16
http://www.gmsp.org/
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Money MagnetTheDream.US Scholarship
TheDream.US provides college scholarships to highly motivated DREAMers who want to get a college education but cannot afford it.
Our scholarships will help cover your tuition and fees for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at one of our partner colleges.
Created For
Dreamers
OpensSept. 14
Deadline:Feb. 15
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Money MagnetTheDream.US Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, you must: Be a graduating senior Have an unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Intend to enroll full-time at one of TheDream.US
partner colleges within 1 yr. of receiving the award Be eligible for in-state tuition if seeking to attend a
partner college if it is a public institution Have come to the United States before age 16 Be DACA or TPS eligible and have applied for or
received DACA or TPS approval Demonstrate significant unmet financial need
See Mrs. Haggerty for further information!
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Money MagnetTheDream.US Eligibility
You must attend partner colleges in: Arizona California Washington D.C. Florida Illinois New Jersey New York Texas Virginia Online only colleges across the country
The scholarship amount depends on your financial need
and the cost of attendance at your school. You cannot receive more than
$25,000 in total for a bachelor’s degree.
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Dorrance Scholarshiphttp://www.dorrancescholarship.org/applicants/az-hs-senior/
Apply Here!Opens
Oct. 1st
Deadline:Feb. 20,
2016
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Dorrance Scholarship
First generation to attend college (neither parent, living or deceased, or legal guardian holds a four year degree from any country)
Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (weighted or unweighted)
Minimum combined SAT score of 1040 or composite ACT score of 22
Admitted to one of Arizona’s three residential public universities (ASU - Tempe, NAU – Flagstaff, U of A – Tucson)
Demonstrated financial need (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
Demonstrated leadership and community service
Eligibility Requirements
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Money MagnetBonner Scholarships
Over 20 schools are involved in Bonner Program Scholarships, which are intended to give stipends for financially needy students who are highly involved in community service.
Allegheny CollegeBerea CollegeCarson-Newman CollegeConcord UniversityCentre CollegeDavidson CollegeDePauw UniversityEarlham CollegeEmory & Henry College
Guilford CollegeMars Hill CollegeMaryville CollegeRhodes CollegeSpelman CollegeStetson UniversityUniversity of RichmondWaynesburg UniversityWofford College
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Money MagnetBonner Scholarships
To apply for a Bonner Program position, you should go to the school’s website and type in “bonner scholar.”
The award varies depending on the school. At most institutions it involves a minimum of 10 community service hours per school week, and additional time over summers.
Over 60 additional schools offer Bonner Leader activities combined with work-study.
See your counselor or Ms. Haggerty
in the College and Career Center,
Room 4103.
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