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  • ACE Memorial Fund

    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.
    Category: Healthcare
    Major: Mental Health Care
    GPA: 2.5 or higher
    Student Status: Full-Time, Part-Time

  • ASCE Engineering Scholarship

    Requirements: Essay: Why do you want to be an engineer?
    Category: Trades
    Major: Engineering
    GPA: 3.0
    Student Status: Full-Time

  • Assistance League of Yuma Scholarship

    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: 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  
    Category: Other
    Major: Certificate or Occupational Degree Program
    GPA: 2.5
    Student Status: Full-Time

  • Austin Vaughan Memorial Scholarship

    Requirements: Essay: "What do you want to do with your life?"
    Category: Trades
    Major: CTE Fire Science or Electrical Technology
    Student Status:

  • AWC Alumni Association Scholarship

    Requirements: Essay: How has your attendance at AWC changed your life? Other: Willing to join AWC Alumni Association after graduation
    Category: Other
    Major: Any
    GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Student Status: Full-Time

  • AWC Field of Dreams Agriculture

    Requirements: Priority given to students who serve on SW Ag Summit Committee
    Category: Agricultural
    Major: Agriculture or related field
    GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Student Status: Full-Time

  • AWC Massage Therapy Club Scholarship

    Requirements: Essay: "Why I want to be a massage therapist?" Must be admitted to Licensed Massage Therapy Program Do not award to recipient of the Bridget's Gift Scholarship
    Category: Healthcare
    Major: CTE Message Therapy
    Student Status: Part-Time

  • Bank of America Scholarship

    Requirements: 2.5 GPA Senior year in HS Graduated form high school in Yuma or La Paz County
    Category: Other
    Major: Any
    GPA: 2.5 or higher
    Student Status: Full-Time

  • Ben Nakasawa Memorial Scholarship

    This renewable agriculture scholarship was established to help students with a passion for farming realize their goals.
    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
    Category: Agricultural
    Major: Agricultural, Animal Sciences, AG-Business, or other related field
    GPA: 2.5 or higher
    Student Status: Full-Time

  • Bonnie Peifer Nursing Scholarship

    Requirements: Declared major in Nursing (accpeted into nursing program) Essay: Must submit a personal statement (approx. 500 words)
    Category: Healthcare
    Major: Nursing
    Student Status:

  • Bridget's Gift

    Established to honor the memory of Bridget Orta Martinez, a local massage therapist, this scholarship assists students pursing a certificate or degree program in Massage Therapy at Arizona Western College.
    Requirements: Accepted into the Massage Therapy Program Essay: "Why I want to be a massage therapist?"
    Category: Healthcare
    Major: CTE Massage Therapy
    GPA: 2.5 or higher
    Student Status: Full-Time

  • Broadcast Journalism Scholarship from RMSW Chapter of NATAS

    The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is a membership organization dedicated to excellence in television by honoring exceptional work through the prestigious EMMY(r) Award. They are the only professional association representing television professionals from all disciplines of the industry, serving as the common meeting ground for individuals dedicated to advancing the art and science of television. Our Chapter region serves Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and El Centro, California.
    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
    Category: Other
    Major: Broadcast Journalism
    GPA: 3.0
    FAFSA: FAFSA
    Student Status: Full-Time

  • Carol Backus Memorial Scholarship

    This endowment was established through a generous donation by Carol Backus to assist students showing academic progress and effort toward success after their first year of college.
    Requirements: Completed at least 30 credit hours and not eligible to receive federal grants through FAFSA May not be used for recreational physical edcuation courses
    Category: Other
    Major: Any
    GPA: 2.8 or higher
    Student Status:

  • Charles C. Lackey Memorial Scholarship

    Created in memory of Charles C. Lackey.
    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
    Category: Other
    Major: Any
    GPA: 3.5 or higher
    FAFSA: FAFSA
    Student Status: Full-Time, Part-Time

  • Charles Ennis Rice AG Scholarship

    Category: Agricultural
    Major: Agricultural
    GPA: 2.5 or higher
    Student Status: Full-Time, Part-Time

  • Cook's Scholars

    Requirements: Essay: What are your current community service activities and after you complete your education, how will you give back to your community and AWC? Yuma area students who live at home
    Category: Other
    Student Status: Full-Time, Part-Time

  • Courtney Sheldon Norman Memorial Scholarship

    In honor of Courtney, who always found the silver lining in adversity, the Courtney Sheldon Norman Memorial Scholarship will help students with disabilities achieve their dreams of attending college. 
    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
    Category: Other
    Major: Information Technology
    GPA: 2.5
    FAFSA: FAFSA
    Student Status: Full-Time, Part-Time

  • Daniel & Elizabeth (Neahr) O'Neill Memorial Scholarship

    A memorial scholarship in loving memory of Daniel and Elizabeth O'Neill to help students achieve their educational goals. 
    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)
    Category: Other
    Major: Any
    Student Status: Full-Time

  • Daniel Fauth Scholarship

    Category: Business
    Major: Business Major
    GPA: 2.5 or higher
    Student Status:

  • Daniel J. Fisher Memorial Scholarship

    Requirements: Priority will be given to students from a single parent family.
    Category: Trades
    Major: CTE Welding
    GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Student Status: Full-Time

  • Daughters of the American Revolution - Yuma Chapter

    Requirements: Recipients do not have to be in Nursing Program. Essay: Must submit a personal statement (approx. 500 words)
    Category: Education
    Major: ED History, Nursing, Education
    Student Status: Full-Time

  • Dave Kohut Memorial Scholarship

    Requirements: Yuma County resident Enrolled in photography class at AWC
    Category: Fine Arts
    Major: FA Arts
    GPA: C grade level
    in photography
    FAFSA: FAFSA
    Student Status:

  • David Baughman Memorial Scholarship

    Category: STEM
    Major: Science or Math
    GPA: 3.0 or higher
    FAFSA: FAFSA
    Student Status: Full-Time

  • Dee Jay Carr Memorial Scholarship

    The Dee Jay Carr Memorial Scholarship was established in 1995 by Mr. Denny Carr following the tragic death of his son, Daniel James (Dee Jay) Carr, in an automobile crash upon returning from a class at Arizona Western College. Mr. Carr raised funds each year for the scholarship by organizing the Dee Jay Carr Memorial Motorcycle Love Run in Dee Jay's name. Through the generosity of family, friends, and the Yuma Community, the scholarship was endowed in 2007. Dee Jay was a good student, excellent athlete, and devoted son who loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles, muscle cars, dogs, and his friends and family.
    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
    Category: Other
    Major: Any
    GPA: 3.0 or higher
    FAFSA: FAFSA
    Student Status:

  • Diane Libeck ESL Encouragement Scholarship

    Requirements: Completed AWC ESL Program
    Category: Other
    Major: Any
    Student Status: