Scholarships
RISE Scholars may browse available scholarships
Donors and sponsors can choose a fund to make a difference in the lives of our students
College Bound AZ Scholarships
Scholarship Name |
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Deadline |
Description |
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$1,000 renewable for 4 years total |
Members of RISE Scholars accepted to college or university with significant financial hardship. Submit 500 word essay and complete FAFSA. Commit to being a RISE Scholars Ambassador. |
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RISE Scholars John Bunyard Trades Scholarship |
$1,000 |
For RISE Scholars who will attend trade school. Submit 500-word essay on educational goals and challenges. Complete FAFSA. GPA and financial need considered. |
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RISE Scholars Matt Watson State Farm Community Service Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Members of RISE Scholars accepted to college or university. Submit 500-word essay on service project and complete FAFSA. GPA and financial need considered. |
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Henry Lee Shattuck Public Service Scholarship |
$2,000 renewable for 4 years total |
Applicants must be enrolled as a RISE Scholars high school student and accepted to college (2 yr or 4 yr) or, a RISE Scholars alumnae currently in college pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. An applicant must major in a public service field such as public administration, social work, political science, education, criminal justice, or nonprofit management at an accredited college or university. Demonstration of financial need and GPA will be considered. |
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RISE Scholars Westwood High School Scholarship |
$2,000 |
Members of RISE Scholars who attend Westwood High School. Financial need and community service evaluated. Submit 500-word essay on service project and complete FAFSA. GPA and financial need also considered. |
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RISE Scholars STEM Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Members of RISE Scholars accepted to college or university pursuing a STEM field degrees (science, technology, engineering & math) business, economics, & environmental science. Submit 500-word essay on educational goals and challenges. Complete FAFSA. GPA and financial need considered. |
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RISE Scholars Laptop Scholarship |
Laptop |
Members of RISE Scholars accepted to college, university or trade school. Submit 500-word essay on educational goals and challenges. Complete FAFSA. GPA and financial need considered. |
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RISE Scholars Disability Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Seniors must be enrolled in RISE Scholars and accepted to college (2 yr or 4 yr) or trade school. Demonstration of financial need and GPA may be considered. Applicants must have a documented disability and be or pursuing an Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited college or university or enrolled in a recognized vocational/trade school. |
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Wings of Opportunity Scholarship |
$1,200 |
The scholarship awards $1,200 to students to pursue their dream of becoming licensed pilots. Applicants must have passed their FAA Airman Knowledge Exam and be admitted to flight school. To be considered, submit an essay describing your story of how you became interested in aviation and outlining your goals after earning your first pilot’s license. |
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Rance Sneed Native American Scholarship |
$1,500 |
Apr 15 |
This $1,500 scholarship is open to students who are enrolled or have completed the RISE Scholars program. To apply you must be enrolled in a federally or state-recognized tribe, or a descendent of an enrolled member. Applicants must be admitted to a college or accredited trade school. |
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Douglas and Sandy Larson Veterinary Science Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Applicants must be seniors or graduates of the RISE Scholars Program who have been accepted to their next school. Applicants must be pursuing either a certificate program to become a veterinary technician or a two-year or four-year degree in an accredited veterinary program. Demonstrated financial need will be considered. There is no minimum GPA requirement. Applicants must complete the application form and submit an essay discussing their perception of “The American Dream.” |
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Scholarship Name |
RISE Scholars |
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Amount |
$1,000 renewable for 4 years total |
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Deadline |
April 15 |
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Description |
Members of RISE Scholars accepted to college or university with significant financial hardship. Submit 500 word essay and complete FAFSA. Commit to being a RISE Scholars Ambassador. |
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Scholarship Name |
RISE Scholars John Bunyard Trades Scholarship |
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Amount |
$1,000 |
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Deadline |
April 15 |
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Description |
For RISE Scholars who will attend trade school. Submit 500-word essay on educational goals and challenges. Complete FAFSA. GPA and financial need considered. |
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Scholarship Name |
RISE Scholars Matt Watson State Farm Community Service Scholarship |
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Amount |
$1,000 |
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Deadline |
April 15 |
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Description |
Members of RISE Scholars accepted to college or university. Submit 500-word essay on service project and complete FAFSA. GPA and financial need considered. |
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Scholarship Name |
Henry Lee Shattuck Public Service Scholarship |
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Amount |
$2,000 renewable for 4 years total |
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Deadline |
April 15 |
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Description |
Applicants must be enrolled as a RISE Scholars high school student and accepted to college (2 yr or 4 yr) or, a RISE Scholars alumnae currently in college pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. An applicant must major in a public service field such as public administration, social work, political science, education, criminal justice, or nonprofit management at an accredited college or university. Demonstration of financial need and GPA will be considered. |
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Scholarship Name |
RISE Scholars Westwood High School Scholarship |
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Amount |
$2,000 |
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Deadline |
April 15 |
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Description |
Members of RISE Scholars who attend Westwood High School. Financial need and community service evaluated. Submit 500-word essay on service project and complete FAFSA. GPA and financial need also considered. |
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Scholarship Name |
RISE Scholars STEM Scholarship |
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Amount |
$1,000 |
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Deadline |
April 15 |
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Description |
Members of RISE Scholars accepted to college or university pursuing a STEM field degrees (science, technology, engineering & math) business, economics, & environmental science. Submit 500-word essay on educational goals and challenges. Complete FAFSA. GPA and financial need considered. |
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Scholarship Name |
RISE Scholars Laptop Scholarship |
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Amount |
Laptop |
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Deadline |
April 15 |
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Description |
Members of RISE Scholars accepted to college, university or trade school. Submit 500-word essay on educational goals and challenges. Complete FAFSA. GPA and financial need considered. |
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Scholarship Name |
RISE Scholars Disability Scholarship |
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Amount |
$1,000 |
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Deadline |
April 15 |
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Description |
Seniors must be enrolled in RISE Scholars and accepted to college (2 yr or 4 yr) or trade school. Demonstration of financial need and GPA may be considered. Applicants must have a documented disability and be or pursuing an Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited college or university or enrolled in a recognized vocational/trade school. |
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Scholarship Name |
Wings of Opportunity Scholarship |
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Amount |
$1,200 |
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Deadline |
Apr 15 |
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Description |
The scholarship awards $1,200 to students to pursue their dream of becoming licensed pilots. Applicants must have passed their FAA Airman Knowledge Exam and be admitted to flight school. To be considered, submit an essay describing your story of how you became interested in aviation and outlining your goals after earning your first pilot’s license. |
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Scholarship Name |
Rance Sneed Native American Scholarship |
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Amount |
$1,000 |
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Deadline |
Apr 15 |
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Description |
This $1,500 scholarship is open to students who are enrolled or have completed the RISE Scholars program. To apply you must be enrolled in a federally or state-recognized tribe, or a descendent of an enrolled member. Applicants must be admitted to a college or accredited trade school. |
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Scholarship Name |
Douglas and Sandy Larson Veterinary Science Scholarship |
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Amount |
$1000 |
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Deadline |
April 15 |
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Description |
Applicants must be seniors or graduates of the RISE Scholars Program who have been accepted to their next school. Applicants must be pursuing either a certificate program to become a veterinary technician or a two-year or four-year degree in an accredited veterinary program. Demonstrated financial need will be considered. There is no minimum GPA requirement. Applicants must complete the application form and submit an essay discussing their perception of “The American Dream.” |
See Your Contribution in Action
Celeste’s living situation required that she work to help pay rent – in addition to going to school. Unfortunately, transportation was an issue. Through the Greatest Need Scholarship, Celeste received an electric bike that helped her get to work and school.
Your donation makes all the difference in our students’ lives
Thank you for sharing such an amazing gift, the Dianna L. Sharps Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship helped me through a hard time. Purchasing college supplies, gas, and other necessities made college so much more affordable.”
Elliott is a Dianna L. Sharps Memorial Scholarship recipient
