Scholarship Preview Presentation PUHSD Head Counselor Meeting October 18, 2011

Useful Recourses College Depot at the Burton Barr Library – pot/content.jsp?resid=9635http:// pot/content.jsp?resid=9635 Midas Touch Scholarship Newsletter –In the NHS Counseling Office College specific Financial Aid/Scholarship Websites On-line scholarship searches, including: –Fastweb –Finaid –College Board

Flinn Scholars Basic Requirements: Rank in the top 5 percent of their graduating class; Attain at least a 3.5 grade-point average; Score a minimum 29 on the ACT or 1300 on the SAT I (critical reading and math sections only); Participate and demonstrate leadership in a variety of extracurricular activities; Be U.S. citizens; Be residents of Arizona for the two years prior to entering the university. Amount: In-state university tuition and mandatory fees plus $54,000 in additional support Deadline: October 21, 2011 (all application components must received by the Flinn Foundation by the deadline) Contact: Michael Cochise Young: or Website:

Basic Requirement: Be of Hispanic descent Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card (not expired) or eligible non-citizen Must apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Be a graduating high school senior with plans to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program Other scholarship specific requirements Amount: Varies Deadline: December 15, 2011 (the app is online and all portions must be submitted by 12/15) Website:

Basic Requirement: Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall of 2012 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student. First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients. Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria Have completed and submitted all three required forms Amount: Covers unmet need and support for self-help aid Deadline: January 11, 2012 (this is a postmark date - paper and online apps accepted) Website:

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) RMHC/Asian Students Increasing Achievement RMHC/African-American Future Achievers RMHC/HACER Basic Requirement: Be a high school senior, younger than 21 Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study Be a legal U.S. resident Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution Amount: Varies Deadline: January 27, 2012 (online preferred, paper accepted) Website:

Dorrance Scholar Basic Requirements: Seniors in good standing who will graduate from an accredited Arizona high school First generation to attend college (neither parent holds a four year degree) Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (weighted or unweighted) Minimum combined SAT score of 1040 or composite ACT score of 22 (excluding writing score) Demonstrated financial need ( Accepted by one of Arizona's three residential public universities (Arizona State University-Tempe, Northern Arizona University-Flagstaff, University of Arizona- Tucson) Demonstrated leadership and community service Amount: $10,000 per year plus other benefits Deadline: February 22, 2012 Contact: Naomi Taylor: or Website:

Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholars Basic Requirement: Must be pursuing a post-secondary education in the medical/health field Be of Hispanic heritage Show merit in the following categories: academic achievement, community service, personal hardships and perseverance Amount: Varies Deadline: Early spring Website:

ACSF Scholar Programs Basic Requirements: Be involved and recommended for scholarship by one of the ACSF partner organizations Be a currently active member of an ACSF Partner Organization for at least 3 consecutive years prior to applying for an ACSF scholarship Be a graduate of an Arizona high school A traditional Arizona high school graduate entering college or university as a first time enrollee Enroll in one of Arizona’s universities or community colleges following high school graduation Be able to demonstrate significant financial need as reported on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Show high potential and dedication to continued education Amount: Varies Deadline: End of March Contact: or Website:

Freeport-McMoRan Una Promesa Community Scholarship Thomas Espinoza/CPLC Scholarship to Arizona State University Maricopa County Community College Scholarship Rosie Lopez Student Advocate Scholarship Program U of A/ CPLC Scholarship Program Basic Requirement: Each scholarships has own criteria for eligibility Amount: Varies Deadlines: Varies (some have still not been announced) Freeport-McMoRan and Tomas Espinoza/CPLC Scholarship: postmarked by March 15,2011 Maricopa Foundation: postmarked by May 1 - Fall Semester; Oct. 1 -Spring Semester Rosie Lopez scholarship postmarked by May 1 - Fall Semester Oct. 1 – Spring Semester Contact: Ms. Lamar-Renee Bryant: or Website:

Phoenix Union Foundation for Education Scholars Basic Requirement: Must be a PUHSD student Applicants fill out one application and are considered for any scholarships they are eligible for Amount: Varies Deadline: In the spring Contact: or PUFE Website:

One registration triggers applications for all scholarships that match a student’s profile. The online application provides access to more than 100 scholarships at the Arizona Community Foundation. Basic Requirements: Scholarship opportunities for students state-wide Varies Amount: Varies Deadline: In the spring (Online application opens on Jan 9) Contact: or Website:

Basic Requirements: Qualify within one of the three targeted populations listed –Incoming freshmen ages who have been raised through the child welfare system* and have no form of financial support –College-age youth and adults with physical disabilities* –Adults who are 25 years or older who have dependents in their family units* Meet residency requirements Demonstrate financial need Meet individual school admissions requirements –Plan to attend either Arizona State University or a Maricopa Community College Amount: Full tuition, fees, and books and possibly a $2,750 annual living allowance Deadline: Date not posted yet (last year’s deadline was March 1, 2011) Contact: ASU: Marisel Herrera-Anderson Maricopa: Monica Castaneda Website:

Basic Requirement: Must attend either Arizona State University, The University of Arizona, Pima Community College or a Maricopa Community College Each institution has its own application Amount: $1,000 - $20,000 Deadline: Date not posted yet (last year’s deadline was March 15, 2011) Website:

AAA Arizona’s ¡Sí se Puede! scholarship Basic Requirement: Be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent Be a U.S. citizen Be an Arizona resident Plan to be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student in Arizona for the upcoming academic year in an accredited college or university. Have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Have a clean driving record, i.e., no moving violations Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Date not posted yet (last deadline was April 16, 2010) Website:

Basic Requirement: Incoming or continuing, full-time student at any Arizona education institution Be of Latino descent Reside in AZ Have a 3.0 minimum GPA Privately funded and open to all students Amount: Varies Deadline: Date not posted yet (last year’s deadline was May 31, 2011) Website:

Dreamer Scholarships Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund for students that are citizens of US, Mexico and Canada Ayn Rand Institute on_contests_index College $ense: How to Pay for College oc.htm Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States D83A_ A _Scholarship-Description pdf Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities EN.asp?SnID= Latina Lista hip_list_For_undocumented _student.html hip_list_For_undocumented _student.html (Lots of listings!) Latino College Dollars The StraightForward Media-Dale E. Fridell Scholarship dale-e-fridell-memorial-scholarshipwww.newvisions.org/straightforward-media- dale-e-fridell-memorial-scholarship manzanafoundation.org hips/ hips/

Basic Requirement: Apply using the STARS online scholarship application to create a unique profile that will automatically be compared to criteria for available scholarships to determine probable eligibility Privately funded and open to all Maricopa Community College students Amount: Varies Deadline: Mid fall Contact: Kala Weinacker: or Website: Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation

Maricopa Honors Program and Scholarships President’s Scholarship  Graduate from an NCA accredited HS  In the top 15% during 6 th, 7 th or 8 th semester  Enrolled in 12 credits including an honors class Honor’s Program Award  Continuing Students  12 credits completed at a MCCCD college  G.P.A. of 3.23 or higher STARS Online at Phoenix College  Apply using the STARS online scholarship application to create a unique profile that will automatically be compared to criteria for available scholarships to determine probable eligibility  Privately funded and open to all Maricopa Community College students

Scholarships for Continuing and Transfer Dougherty Foundation Based on financial need and academic achievement. Students must be U.S. citizens and residents of Arizona. Students that meet eligibility criteria and are enrolled at a participating community college are eligible for up to $1,000 in scholarship funds each academic year. Eligibility status for the scholarship program for community college students is limited to $2,000 regardless of the number of semesters the student attends any community college. DeMund Foundation Transfer Scholarship for Honors Students, Presidents' Scholars and Honors Achievement Awardees who plan to transfer to a 4-year college or university and who will graduate with Honors Program designation* from Phoenix College can apply for the DeMund Foundation Transfer scholarship. Other restrictions apply. *Honors Program designation means that a student has achieved a graduation GPA of 3.5 AND completed 15 credits of Honors courses at the time of graduation

Maricopa to ASU Pathways Program (MAPP) Benefits: Guaranteed admission to ASU degree programs* Cost-effective pathway ensuring that all of your courses transfer and apply Eligibility for participation in the ASU Tuition Commitment program Merit scholarships may be available Terms of the MAPP: Working with your community college and ASU advisor to monitor progress on the MAPP Completing the MAPP with a specified GPA and any special requirements Completing the MAPP in a period not to exceed three years Agreeing that student academic data and advising information may be shared between your community college and ASU *Pathways have been created for ASU’s highest demand degrees.ASU Tuition Commitment Merit scholarships

Arizona State Universityhttps://students.asu.edu/scholarships/search –Medallion Scholarship –Legacy Scholarship –Hispanic Business Alumni Scholarship –Los Diablos Scholarship –ASU Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship –ASU Black Alumni Chapter Northern Arizona Universityhttp://nau.edu/FinAid/Scholarships/Foundation/ –NAU Foundation Scholarships University of Arizonahttp://alumni.arizona.edu/students/scholarships –Black Alumni Club –Hispanic Alumni Club –Native American Alumni Club –Asian American Alumni Club Alumni Scholarships

By combining gift aid from federal, state, private, and institutional sources, ASU will cover students' estimated direct costs of attending ASU for up to eight semesters – University Financial Aid Programs Tuition Guarantee is a "block tuition" plan that guarantees first-time, full-time freshmen and transfer students the same tuition rate for eight semesters − The Arizona Assurance Scholars Program is available to provide access to complete a college degree without accumulating significant financial debt for qualified Pell- eligible students. –

Arizona Board of Regent’s High Honors Tuition Scholarship (also know as – AIMS Scholarship) Basic Requirements: (Course Competency) Complete the 16 Core Competency Courses with a B or better receive an acceptable score in the AP test or a 4 in the IB exam for that subject area (GPA/Class Rank) A core GPA of 3.50 in the 16 core competency courses student is in the top 5% of high school graduating class upon graduation (AIMS Exams) EXCEED Standards on all 3 of the AIMS Exams by the end of junior year EXCEED standards on 2 of the AIMS HS Exams and MEET standards on 1 of the AIMS HS Exams by the end of junior year AND minimum score of 3 on any two AP tests or a minimum score of 4 on any two IB exams which may be taken during senior year Amount: Full in-state university tuition (may be revised every academic year) Deadline: There is no application for this scholarship as students are identified and certified to the AZ Department of Education by their high school during their senior year Website: