Scholarships & Financial Aid
The following paragraphs tell you how to obtain financial aid and scholarships as you continue your education after high school. The last section lists some of the local, state, and national privately-funded scholarships that are available. If you need financial assistance to continue your education, you should first contact the financial aid office at the educational institution where you plan to attend. Before you do this, however, you need to complete your FAFSA. For your convenience, you will find additional information on the FAFSA process below.
Beginning Your Financial Aid Search
FAFSA - Getting financial aid and scholarships require that you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You should complete your FAFSA early in your application process. Once you've completed your FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). This report shows the amount of money that you and your family are expected to contribute towards your first year of college. This is your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). This figure is used by educational institutions and scholarship funds to determine your financial need.
Personal Statement - Most scholarships require that you write a composition (usually about 350 words), which can include any or all of the following: your high school activities/clubs/leadership positions, community activities, educational goals, career goals, financial need, work experience, and any special considerations. Put plenty of effort into this statement because it needs to make you stand out among your peers. Make sure your spelling and grammar are correct and that you have proofread your statement.
Searching for Available Scholarships
This section lists some privately-funded scholarships. Browse this list. If you meet the primary eligibilities, click on the scholarship name to see the complete eligibilities. If you’re sure you meet the complete eligibilities, apply for those scholarships! The more scholarships you apply for, the greater your chances of success.
Make sure that you submit all of the application materials required for each scholarship by the deadline dates. Make a note of each scholarship deadline date on your daily calendar so that you will not forget them.
Remember that your guidance counselor is available to help you with your scholarship search. Never pay to apply for a scholarship! Don't fall for scams!
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Verde Valley/Yavapai County Scholarships
Arizona Scholarships
| Scholarships |
Deadline |
Award |
Primary Eligibilities |
| Arizona Community Foundation |
Multiple |
Varies |
Many scholarships |
| Arizona State University Scholarships |
Multiple |
Varies |
Many scholarships/ASU student |
| Northern Arizona University Scholarships |
Multiple |
Varies |
Many scholarships/NAU student |
| University of Arizona Scholarships |
Multiple |
Varies |
Many scholarships/U of A student |
| Horatio Alger CTE Scholarships |
9/15 |
$2,500 |
CTE Interest |
| Arizona Private School Association |
9/30 |
$1,000 |
Attend a private college/university |
| ADE U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program |
10/15 |
$10,000 (2) |
11th and 12th grade |
| Flinn Scholars |
10/21 |
$50K (20) |
AZ university/top 5% of class |
| Arizona Milk Producers Scholarship |
11/4 |
Varies |
Video Contest |
| Elks Most Valuable |
11/12 |
$4000 (22) |
Financial need/merit/leadership |
| Arizona School Counselors Association Scholarship |
12/1 |
$1000 |
Essay |
| Dorrance Scholarship |
1/1 |
$10K renew |
Many scholarships/1st gen. college |
| Arizona Daughters of the American Revolution |
1/31 |
Varies |
Varies |
| Future with Freeport |
2/15 |
Varies |
Technical Education with interest in Freeport-McMoRan career |
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| Arizona Elks Society |
2/24 |
$750/$1000 |
Outdoorsman/hunter |
| Chevy Humphrey Women in STEM Scholarship |
3/7 |
$2,000 |
Female in STEM & Recipient of Education Forward Scholarship |
|
| Education Forward Arizona Scholarship |
3/7 |
Up to $6,000 |
3.0 GPA and Pell Eligible | |
| Arizona Cattle Industry Scholarship |
3/15 |
Varies |
Interest in agriculture |
| Arizona National Livestock Show |
3/15 |
Varies |
Interest in agriculture |
| Horatio Alger |
3/15 |
Up to $10,000 |
Extreme financial need/overcomer |
| Yavapai CattleWomen & Yavapai Cattle Growers Scholarship |
3/15 |
$1,500 |
Seniors who have demonstrated an interest in agriculture, Preference given to students with background in ranching/agriculture. |
| Vantage West Credit Union Scholarship |
3/17 |
$1000 |
Vantage West Member |
| Black Alliance Georgia & Calvin Goode Scholarship |
3/29 |
$1000 |
Black or African American descent |
| Jack Peterson Scholarship |
3/29 |
$1300 |
Pursuing degree in education |
Panfilo Contreras Scholarship
|
3/29 |
$1000 |
Native/Hispanic |
| Arizona Baird Scholarship |
4/2 |
$12,500 |
UA admitted, 3.75 GPA |
| Cowbelles Mattie Cowan Scholarship |
4/15 |
$1500 |
Interest in agriculture |
| Arizona Musicfest |
5/1 |
$2500 |
Instrumental Performance |
| Education Forward Native American Scholarship Program |
5/1 |
Varies |
Tribal Affiliation |
| Arizona Earn to Learn |
until funds are exhausted |
$4000 match |
Savings plan/low income, assets |
National Scholarships - Part 1
National Scholarships - Part 2
For Undocumented and DACA-mented Students
Merit Scholarships at State Universities
