Scholarships List

Dr. Smith graduated from Oklahoma State University, earning her bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. in Entomology.  She taught entomology and biology at AWC until the time of her passing.  She served as a role model for the women in her classroom, setting an example through her actions, dress, and demeanor.  She strongly believed in the power of education and strove to support women as they furthered their education within the sciences.  This scholarship will support a Female AWC student who has completed 3-4 semesters and is transferring to a University with declared Science major.  

This scholarship was created in honor of AWC Professor of English Dr. Michael Miller who also served as Editor of Western Voice, the AWC student newspaper, coordinator of Yuma’s Thursdays at the Theater Film Series, and was a long-time contributor to the Yuma Sun.  Dr. Miller was well-respected by students and colleagues and his contributions to AWC and the Yuma communities are vast. This memorial scholarship supports continuing AWC students majoring in Creative Writing or Journalism.

The El Toro Bowl is sponsored by the Caballeros de Yuma which was formed in 1962 for the purpose of bringing visitors to Yuma.   The El Toro Bwl Sponsors Scholarship is funded by a portion of the proceeds from the annual event.

This scholarship was established by AWC Family Studies Professors to support students who are working towards a degree in Family Studies.

Victoria Rojas, the Radiologic Technology Program Director at Arizona Western College, recommended the establishment of the Frank Barby Award for Clinical Excellence.  She felt it was a fitting tribute to Mr. Barby for his tenacious efforts in lobbying the introduction of the Radiology Technologist's Training Program into the AWC education format.  Mr. Barby served as the first program director, selecting the prerequisite courses, writing the student catalogue inclusion, and several of the student syllabi.  The first award was presented at the inaugural graduating class in 2007. 

The Garcia-Trujillo Scholarship Fund has been set up as a way to say "Thank You" to the people who helped a young girl in financial struggle to pursue a college degree at AWC.  AWC became the stepping stone to my career as it was the first institution tha tembraced me as a student and gave me the tools needed to succeed as a Registered Nurse and eventually a Nurse Practitioner.  I am grateful to AWC and to the previous scholarship donors for their assistance in completing my education.  Being able to assist others, now, is my way of paying it forward.

Arizona Western College was named as a beneficiary of the Gertrud J. Moody Scholarship which is an endowment held by the Arizona Community Foundation. In 1948, Gertrud moved from Cleveland to Phoenix hoping the warmer weather would help her rheumatoid arthritis. It didn't help, but she considered the move a success when she met her future husband, Robert. The young couple moved to Yuma in 1949 where they became pillars of the community. They were both active in many organizations but were especially interested in programs for young people. The care they had for Yuma and strong belief in education prompted the Moody's to leave a lasting legacy to benefit AWC students.