Cash for College 2021 - Yuma

CASH FOR COLLEGE Local Scholarships 2021-2022

A listing of scholarships available to students pursuing their educational goals.

CASH FOR COLLEGE 2021 This year has brought many changes and challenges. As a result, our annual Cash for College event was hosted virtually to protect the safety of our community amid COVID-19 concerns. The main focus of the event remained the same: to let students know about the opportunities for financial support in pursuing their educational goals. Whether you are pursuing a postsecondary education at a university, community college, career/technical school, or are returning to school, many opportunities await you!

We know you have a lot to think about as you plan your next steps. We hope you use this resource as you apply to colleges and career/technical schools. Keep the search going with platforms like FastWeb, and never use a scholarship service that requires you to pay.

Good luck as you apply for scholarships; remember you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

YOUR CONTACTS FROM THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Veronica Shorr Regional Director Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma 928.539.5343 Email Veronica

Cami Frost Regional Philanthropic Coordinator Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma 928.539.5343 Email Cami

ACF OF YUMA SCHOLARSHIPS Helene Thomas Bennett Health Career Scholarship The Helene Thomas Bennett Health Career Scholarship is open to Yuma County high school seniors and continuing Yuma County college students pursuing a degree in medical-related fields.

Award amount: $1,500 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com Nikki Ferguson Healthcare/Business Scholarship The Nikki Ferguson Healthcare/Business Scholarship is open to females graduating from Yuma High School who will attend Arizona Western College. This will enable future “Criminals” to pursue careers in health or business professions. Although her life was cut much too short, Nikki’s dream of service to the community will live on through others. Two awards are available.

Award amount: $1,200 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com Marion F. Griffin Memorial University of Arizona Agriculture Scholarship The Marion F. Griffin Memorial Scholarship is open to Yuma County high school graduates and Yuma County residents currently attending a Yuma County college who will be pursuing a degree in agriculture or related fields at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Two awards are available.

Award amount: $5,000 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com Kenneth N. Harrison Memorial Scholarship The Kenneth N. Harrison Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of Kenneth Harrison and his life’s work as a firefighter and love for restoring old cars. This scholarship is open to Yuma County high school graduates pursuing a career in fire science or auto technology.

Award amount: $2,000 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com Walter Keith Irwin Memorial Scholarship The Walter Keith Irwin Memorial Scholarship is open to Yuma County high school graduates pursuing a degree in history or aviation. Applicants must reside with a familial guardian who is active duty or retired military of any branch.

Award amount: $2,000 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com Mable Sassoe Kirsch Trust Scholarship The Mable Sassoe Kirsch Trust Scholarship is open to Yuma County high school graduates pursuing a degree in nursing. Five awards are available.

Award amount: $1,200 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com

Gertrud J. Moody Scholarship The Gertrud J. Moody Scholarship is open to Yuma County high school seniors planning to attend Arizona Western College and enrolled in chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, or computer science. Five awards available.

Award amount: Up to $1,000 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit the Arizona Western College website to apply.

June Pallack Scholarship The June Pallack Scholarship was created by the Pallack Family to honor the memory of June Pallack, who was an educator. This scholarship is open to Yuma County high school seniors pursuing a degree in education.

Award amount: $500 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com Riedel & Garcia Scholarship The Riedel & Garcia Scholarship is open to San Luis High School seniors.

Award amount: $1,000 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com Vanita A. Schwenn Scholarship The Vanita A. Schwenn Scholarship is open to all students attending any college or university.

Preference is given to applicants who are first generation college students.

Award amount: $1,500 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com Barbara Shay Memorial Nursing Scholarship The Barbara Shay Memorial Nursing Scholarship is open to Kofa High School and Cibola High School seniors pursuing a degree in nursing.

Award amount: $2,000 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com Gene Shay Memorial Scholarship The Gene Shay Memorial Scholarship is open to Yuma County high school seniors pursuing a degree in business or business-related studies.

Award amount: $2,000 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com Thomas Family Scholarship for Kofa High School Seniors The Thomas Family Scholarship is open to Kofa High School seniors pursuing a degree in construction management or engineering.

Award amount: $2,500 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com

Thomas Family Scholarship for Antelope Union High School Seniors The Thomas Family Scholarship is open to Antelope Union High School seniors pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or agriculture.

Award amount: $2,500 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com Yuma Unified Medical Associates Scholarship The Yuma Unified Medical Associates Scholarship is open to Yuma County high school seniors who wish to pursue a medical degree and plan on returning to Yuma to offer services in their specialty for at least one year.

Award amount: $2,000 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com Seeds of Change Scholarship The Seeds of Change Scholarship is open to first generation students from Yuma County who have an academic interest in the field of humanities.

Award amount: Up to $1,500 Deadline: March 1, 2021 To apply: Visit azfoundation.academicworks.com

OTHER YUMA-AREA SCHOLARSHIPS YumaCats Scholarships The University of Arizona Yuma Alumni Chapter offers scholarships for freshmen and transfer students, as well as alumni.

Award amount: Varies depending on scholarship.

Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship.

To apply: Visit the YumaCats website for more information.

Assistance League of Yuma Scholarships This scholarship is available to Yuma County students who are U.S. Citizens or permanent U.S. residents who have been admitted into a Certificate or Occupational Degree program at Arizona Western College. Students full-time with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Two awards available.

Award amount: $2,500 that can be used for tuition, fees, and books at the AWC bookstore.

Deadline: March 31, 2021 To apply: Visit the Arizona Western College website. Email for more information.

Go Ag Scholarships Go Ag has many scholarships available for students interested in pursuing certificate and degree programs in the agricultural industry.

Award amount: Award amounts vary by scholarship Deadline: Scholarship deadlines vary.

To apply: Visit the Go Ag website.

Arizona State Cowbelles, Inc. Scholarships The unified, professional organization of Arizona cattle women offers multiple scholarships.

Award amount: Award amounts vary by scholarship.

Deadline: Scholarship deadlines vary.

To apply: Visit the Arizona Cowbelles, Inc. website for more information.

The Freedom Library Education and Scholarship Program Scholarships are available to anyone over age 13 who completes the 2-hour weekly, 12-week classes in economics and the U.S. Constitution and writes a 4-6 page paper applying what they have learned to a current event. Scholarships will be awarded to the top two in each class.

Award amount: Two $1,000 scholarships for each class.

Deadline: Classes begin January 19 and 21, 2021.

To apply: Visit the Freedom Library website. Email them for more information or call 928.246.2327.

Caballeros de Yuma Scholarships Caballeros de Yuma offer multiple types of scholarships to Yuma County high school students.

Award amount: Award amounts vary by scholarship Deadline: Scholarship deadlines vary.

To apply: Visit the Caballeros de Yuma website for more information.

Yuma Garden Club Scholarship The Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs has scholarships available to students studying horticulture.

Award amount: $1,000 Deadline: February 1, 2021 To apply: Visit the Arizona Garden Club website for more details.

STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIPS Arizona Community Foundation Scholarships The online application for ACF’s scholarships opened January 1, 2021. Through our online system, high school seniors and college students alike complete one application and are automatically matched with every scholarship opportunity for which they qualify.

Award amount: Award amounts vary by scholarship.

Deadline: Scholarship deadlines vary, so apply early to maximize your opportunities!

To apply: Visit the ACF website.

Arizona State University Scholarships Arizona State University offers a variety of scholarships for students who are planning to attend Arizona State University.

Award amount: Award amounts vary by scholarship Deadline: Scholarship deadlines vary.

To apply: Visit the ASU website.

Grand Canyon University Scholarships Grand Canyon University offers a variety of scholarships for students who plan to attend GCU. Award amount: $2,900 - $9,400 (high school); $1,400 - $6,400 (college) Deadline: Rolling application deadline.

To apply: Visit the GCU website.

Northern Arizona University Scholarships Northern Arizona University offers a variety of scholarships for students who plan to attend NAU. Award amount: Award amounts vary by scholarship.

Deadline: Rolling application deadline.

To apply: Visit the NAU website.

University of Arizona, Wildcat Excellence Scholarships The University of Arizona offers a variety of scholarships for students who plan to attend the University of Arizona.

Award amount: $2,000 - $12,000 Deadline: May 1, 2021 To apply: Visit the University of Arizona website.

University of Arizona, Environmental Sciences Scholarships Scholarship opportunities for students studying environmental science are available.

Award amount: Award amounts vary by scholarship Deadline: Scholarship deadlines vary.

To apply: Visit the University of Arizona Environmental Science website.

Arizona Western College Foundation Scholarships Arizona Western College Foundation offers a variety of scholarships for students who are planning to attend Arizona Western College.

Award amount: Varies by scholarship.

Deadline: Varies by scholarship.

To apply: Visit the Arizona Western College website.

Arizona Farm Bureau Scholarships The Arizona Farm Bureau provides several scholarship opportunities through the counties and other venues.

Award amount: Varies by scholarship.

Deadline: Varies by scholarship.

To apply: Visit the Arizona Farm Bureau website.

Dorrance Scholarship Program The Dorrance Scholarship Program is open to seniors graduating from an accredited Arizona high school who will be the first generation to attend college, meet academic requirements, and demonstrate financial need.

Award amount: $12,000 per year.

Deadline: February 1, 2021 To apply: Visit the Dorrance Scholarship Program website to apply and for more information.

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JOIN US NEXT YEAR Whether it be in-person or virtually, we hope to see you next January!