Have you reserved your ticket? Dust off your boots, grab your bling, and join us on October 30 at the Sheraton Mesa Hotel for our annual Boots & Bling Gala! It’s a night to celebrate the donors, sponsors, students, and community members who make College Bound AZ’s mission possible. This year will be especially meaningful…
From RISE Scholar to Pilot and Scholarship Donor: College Bound AZ Alum Returns to “Lift as You RISE” Eduardo Vidal to keynote October 30 Boots & Bling Gala celebrating students, scholarships, and the community that helps make their success possible FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MESA, Ariz. (September 16, 2026) When Eduardo Vidal joined College Bound AZ’s…
Fueling Minds with Heart Just one week into the new school year, one of our nursing students stopped by the College Bound AZ office looking for a little extra support. Before the week was over, our team was able to send him home with snacks and essentials to help get him through the weekend. A…
Three Arizona State University Alumni Unite to Lead College Bound AZ’s Next Chapter Shared commitment and shared alma mater position College Bound AZ for continued growthafter helping Arizona students secure nearly $70 million in scholarships and financial aid. MESA, Ariz. (August 11, 2026) – Three Arizona State University graduates are working together to ensure College…
2025-2025 Annual Report Now Online! As we begin another year, we’re reminded that every success story starts with someone who believes in a student’s potential. Thank you for helping make that possible! Click the button to read the 2025-2026 Annual Report. Introducing Guardian Givers Because of your commitment, we’re excited to introduce a new way…
Thank You for an Amazing Year! We are so very grateful for the support our College Bound AZ community gave to students this past year. Our Hoops for Hope Gala and other donations created the momentum to empower 243 youth to college or trade school. Just look at what you did! Congrats to you, RISE…
Vantage West Credit Union and College Bound AZ Launch E-Waste Initiative to Turn DiscardedElectronics into Scholarships and College Access Partnership converts corporate technology donations into scholarships, laptops, andsupport for first-generation college students in Metro Phoenix FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MESA, Ariz. (April 20, 2026) – Vantage West Credit Union and College Bound AZ today announced a…
From First-Gen Dreams to America’s 250th Legacy: EVIT RISE Scholar Pilar Sosa Gonzalez Awarded Prestigious America 250 Scholarship on Path to Neuroscience at ASU Local First-Generation EVIT Student Awarded America 250 Scholarship on Path to ASU Neuroscience MESA, Ariz. (May 7, 2026) – College Bound AZ today announced that RISE Scholar Pilar Sosa Gonzalez, a…
Volunteers Needed! Join the October 30, 2026, Boots & Bling Gala planning committee and help make our annual fundraiser the best ever! Be a part of something special by reaching out to Lisa Rivera, [email protected]. Help is needed in preparing the auction items, decorating the venue, and identifying sponsors to showcase at the Sheraton Mesa…
