Scholarship Opportunities
Enhance your education with extra financial support.
Thank you for visiting the AWC Foundation Scholarship page!
The costs of tuition, books, lab fees, and more can really add up. Enrolling at Arizona Western College is a smart way to take classes at a lower cost than most four-year universities and save yourself thousands of dollars. The smaller class sizes and convenience of being close to home are also added benefits for AWC students. However, college isn’t free and money doesn’t grow on trees! That’s why scholarships are a great option to help increase your financial aid package. This list of scholarships is a great place to start your search for free money for school.
Scholarship Disclaimer:
The Arizona Western College Foundation is privileged to support almost 200 scholarship opportunities for AWC students. Not all scholarships are available during each annual scholarship cycle, but the complete list is here for your information. Contact the AWC Foundation office if you have any questions about available scholarships. Many thanks to our donors and their continued support of education in our community.
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ACE Memorial Fund
×ACE Memorial Fund
Major: Mental Health Care
Student Status: Full-Time
, Student Status: Part-Time
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Requirements:- Volunteer or working atleast 20 hours in a mental health facility.
- Essay: Why a career in the mental health field is important to them.
- Desire to obtain a degree in mental health care or manangment of mental health facility.
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Assistance League of Yuma Scholarship
×Assistance League of Yuma Scholarship
Major: Certificate or Occupational Degree Program
Student Status: Full-Time
GPA: 2.5
Requirements:Assistance League is a non-profit philanthropic volunteer organization which provides specific services to meet specific needs of Yuma residents. This scholarship is for students pursuing a certificate or occupational degree as listed in the AWC catalog. It funds tuition, fees and books (AWC Bookstore).
Requirements:
- Admitted to occupational or degree program
- Full-time enrollment (12 credits or full time as defined by individual's certificate/occupational degree) at AWC
- U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
- Resident of Yuma County
- Include 2 letters of recommendation: 1 personal/community and 1 academic/professional from individuals NOT related to student
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Ben Nakasawa Memorial Scholarship
×Ben Nakasawa Memorial Scholarship
Major: Agricultural, Animal Sciences, AG-Business, or other related field
Student Status: Full-Time
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Requirements:- Essay:"Why agriculture is my career of choice?"
- Priority given to re-applicants and Freshman students
- Students must also be a graduate of Yuma or La Paz County
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Broadcast Journalism Scholarship from RMSW Chapter of NATAS
×Broadcast Journalism Scholarship from RMSW Chapter of NATAS
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Student Status: Full-Time
GPA: 3.0
FAFSA: Financial need required
Requirements:Journalism/Broadcast emphasis in the AWC academic programs
3.0 GPA
Demonstrated Financial Need
Permanent address must be in the regional area including Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and El Centro, California
May be renewed
$1,000.00 award
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Charles C. Lackey Memorial Scholarship
×Charles C. Lackey Memorial Scholarship
Major: Any
Student Status: Full-Time
, Student Status: Part-Time
GPA: 3.5 or higher
FAFSA: Applied & Denied
Requirements:- Explain what challenges you have faced in obtaining an education and how you overcame them.
- Part-Time or Full-Time AWC Employee pursuing a four year degree
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Courtney Sheldon Norman Memorial Scholarship
×Courtney Sheldon Norman Memorial Scholarship
Major: Information Technology
Student Status: Full-Time
, Student Status: Part-Time
GPA: 2.5
FAFSA: Financial need not required
Requirements:This scholarship is available for students with disabilities attending Arizona Western College as high school students or currently enrolled students.
Tuition, Room and Board
Full or Part Time enrollment status
ESSAY: How have you overcome adversity in your life?
Preferably to a student pursuing an Information Technology degree or certificate
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Daniel & Elizabeth (Neahr) O'Neill Memorial Scholarship
×Daniel & Elizabeth (Neahr) O'Neill Memorial Scholarship
Major: Any
Student Status: Full-Time
Requirements:- Essay: How do you believe your education will benefit you, your family and your community?
- Other: 1st generation and or Financial need determined by FAFSA preferred (but not required).
- U.S. Citizens preferred (but not required)
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Dee Jay Carr Memorial Scholarship
×Dee Jay Carr Memorial Scholarship
Major: Any
GPA: 3.0 or higher
FAFSA: Applied & Denied
Requirements:Does not have to be U.S. Citizen (submit proof of international status) Essay: "Personal statement describing future plans & goals." (300-500 words) Priority given to incoming freshman & past recipients
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Dr. Anita L. Smith Memorial Scholarship
×Dr. Anita L. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Major: Science
Student Status: Part-Time
GPA: 2.5
FAFSA: FAFSA not required
Requirements:This is a transfer scholarship for a 3rd or 4th semester Female student who attended AWC and is transferring to a University as a declared Science major.
Eligibility requirements: Part-time enrollment minimum, 2.5 GPA
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Dr. Michael Miller Memorial
×Dr. Michael Miller Memorial
Major: Creative Writing or Journalism
GPA: 3.0+
FAFSA: N
Requirements:-Continuing AWC students (students who have completed 9 or more credit hours at AWC)
-Majors: Creative Writing or Journalism
Essay (500-750 words) describing why you chose this major and how this scholarship will help with your education.
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El Toro Bowl Sponsors Scholarship
×El Toro Bowl Sponsors Scholarship
Major: Agriculture, Business, Law Enforcement, Military and Nursing
Student Status: Full-Time
GPA: 3.0 or higher
FAFSA: Financial Need FAFSA award can not be more than $3,000.00
Requirements:AG Major-$500 Solar Power Certificate Program-$200 Business Major-$1,000 Law Enforcement-$1,000 Militarty or Family-$1,000 Nursing-$1,000 500 word essay: "How willl you support your community after you complete your education."
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Family & Community Education Scholarship
×Family & Community Education Scholarship
Major: ED Family Studies, Culinary Arts. Early Childhood Education,or ralated major to Family & Consumer Sciences
Student Status: Full-Time
GPA: 2.5-3.5
Requirements:- The Family & Consumer Science field focues on individuals, famlies, and communities.
- Essay: "Describe your coure of study, educational goals,and why majoring in this field is important to you."
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Garcia-Trujillo Scholarship
×Garcia-Trujillo Scholarship
Major: Nursing
Student Status: Full-Time
GPA: 3.0
Requirements:Student must be accepted into the AWC Nursing Program. Priority will be given to bilingual Spanish speaking students. Community service or volunteer work within last 2 years. Why are you pursuing a nursing career?
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Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona-Yuma Scholarship
×Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona-Yuma Scholarship
Major: Any
Student Status: Part-Time
GPA: 2.5 or higher
FAFSA: Financial Need
Requirements:Must have participated in either a vocational education program or workforce re-entry program at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. Arizona Resident. Legal Resident of U.S.
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Hector German Uriarte Memorial Scholarship
×Hector German Uriarte Memorial Scholarship
Major: SCI medical field or special education
Student Status: Full-Time
, Student Status: Part-Time
GPA: 2.0 or higher
Requirements:- Must take at least one class at the Wellton Learning Center.
- Desires a career in the medical field or special education.
- Must have attended Antelope Union High School.
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Inman Family Endowed Scholarship
×Inman Family Endowed Scholarship
Major: Other
Student Status: Full-Time
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Requirements:- Extracurricular activities: Anything other than sports
- 1-Scholarship for: Agriculture, Administration of Justice, Construction Trades & Technical Programs, Culinary Arts, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Public Safety or Rediology.
- 1- General studies scholarship
- Essay: 1 page essay describing the experiences that influenced your decision to pursue your intended career path.
- Must be a Yuma or La Paz County high school graduate.
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Kayla Sharp Business Scholarship
×Kayla Sharp Business Scholarship
Major: Business or Entrepreneur
Student Status: Full-Time
, Student Status: Part-Time
GPA: 3.0
FAFSA: Financial need not required, may be considered
Requirements:Female student pursuing a Business or Entrepreneurial Degree
Full or Part-time Enrollment
3.0 GPA
$500.00 Cash Disbursement
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Kayla Sharp Women in Higher Ed Student Scholarship
×Kayla Sharp Women in Higher Ed Student Scholarship
Major: General
Student Status: Full-Time
, Student Status: Part-Time
GPA: 3.0
FAFSA: Financial need not required, may be considered
Requirements:Female returning to school (nontraditional student)
Full or Part-time Enrollment
3.0 GPA
Nondegree specific
$500.00 Cash Disbursement
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Omar Trevino Memorial Scholarship
×Omar Trevino Memorial Scholarship
Major: CTE Welding
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Requirements:- Graduated from AWC with A.A.S. degree in Welding Technology within two years fo application.
- Planning to attend NAU-Yuma to pursue a B.A.S degress in Indsutrial Technology Management or B.S. Systems Engineering degree at the UA-Yuma.
- Graduating students who have served in the U.S Armed Forces will receive preference.
- Essay: Explaing their higher education goals and how this award will help them achieve their dreams. (500 words min.)
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Pearline Kawelo Pau'ole Madrona Memorial Scholarship
×Pearline Kawelo Pau'ole Madrona Memorial Scholarship
Major: Early Childhood Education or Family Studies
Student Status: Part-Time
GPA: 3.0
FAFSA: Financial Need Required
Requirements:$500 Cash award
First-time or Continuing AWC Students
Demonstrate Financial Need
Enrolled at least part time
3.0 GPA
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Richard M. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
×Richard M. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Major: ED English or Education
Requirements:- English or Education major or expressed interest in either field with a special interest in learning difficulties.
- Prefer to award to a second year student.
- Essay: "Why I want to be an English teacher." (1,000 words)
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Sunbelt Communications Scholarship
×Sunbelt Communications Scholarship
Major: Preference Broadcasting
Student Status: Full-Time
GPA: 2.5 or higher
FAFSA: Financial Need
Requirements:Must be U.S. Citizen. Must have graduated from HS in AZ, CA, ID,
NV, or WY. Athletes must meet NJCAA Rules & Regulations. Priority
given to performing arts, band, choir, theater, broadcasting
or related field, student athletics, and/or student leadership postions.
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SVN Commercial Real Estate Drone Video Scholarship
×SVN Commercial Real Estate Drone Video Scholarship
Major: Unmanned Aerial Systems
Student Status: Part-Time
GPA: 3.0
FAFSA: Financial need not required, may be considered
Requirements:Offered to any first-time, continuing, or transfer student pursuing an Unmanned Aerial Systems degree or certificate
3.0 GPA
Provide 50 hours of intern work filming and developing real estate video for SVN
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The Heriberto Amaya Solano Memorial Scholarship
×The Heriberto Amaya Solano Memorial Scholarship
Major: Philosophy, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Welding
Student Status: Full-Time
, Student Status: Part-Time
GPA: 2.5
FAFSA: Y
Requirements:This scholarship is for students seeking a degree in Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Philosophy, or Welding
Must be a resident of Yuma County or Mexico
Essay: What does education / learning mean to me and my family?
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Thomas E. Young II Memorial Scholarship
×Thomas E. Young II Memorial Scholarship
Major: Any
Student Status: Full-Time
, Student Status: Part-Time
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Requirements:Must be a Yuma High School Graduate Priority given to dependents of current or former employees of Yuma Investment Group.
Funded by Yuma Investment Group Wealth Management.
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Tim Huffman Memorial Scholarship
×Tim Huffman Memorial Scholarship
Major: Any
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Requirements:- Involved in community service and/or extracurricular school activities within the past two years.
- Scholarship may be used at any college or university.
- Priority given to children of DPS employees, if none then may be awared to children of any other law enforment agency.
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Tim Huffman Memorial Scholarship Endowment
×Tim Huffman Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Major: All Majors
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Requirements:Involved in community service and/or extracurricular school activities within the past two years
Scholarship may be used at any college or university
Priority goes to children of DPS employees, then the scholarship may be awared to children of any other law enforcement agency
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