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Tucson scholarships & local foundations

The Tucson metro area covers Pima County in Arizona, with principal cities including Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana. We found 1 open scholarship whose official rules name a place in this area; the next to close is Bill Felix Memorial Foundation Scholarship on Mar 31, 2027.

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The IRS lists 1 community foundation with at least $1 million in assets based in the area’s principal cities; the largest is Community Foundation for Southern Arizona in Tucson ($220 million in assets). Community foundations hold hundreds of small donor-funded scholarships, often limited to graduates of specific high schools or residents of one county, and many use a single shared application each winter.

Statewide, 6 more open awards are limited to Arizona residents, and state aid includes Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (AzLEAP). Federal Pell Grants stack on top for students who file the FAFSA. 1 union apprenticeship application window in the area is on our windows tracker.

Where local money hides: ask your school counselor for the local scholarship bulletin (many high schools keep one), check employer and union awards from your parents’ workplaces, and look at service clubs (Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions) and credit unions near you. These awards rarely appear on national sites, which is why their applicant pools are small.

Scholarships naming the Tucson area (1)

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Bill Felix Memorial Foundation Scholarship

$3,000 · Bill Felix Memorial Foundation · High school / college

Tucson-area students (3.0+ GPA) attending or enrolling at Pima Community College or the University of Arizona, or HS basketball players.

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Community foundations in the Tucson area (1)

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Tucson, AZ · $220 million in assets (IRS)
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State aid for Tucson students

Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (AzLEAP)
Arizona · Arizona Board of Regents

Up to $2,500 per year (average about $1,000)

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Statewide awards open to Tucson residents (6)

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Arizona BPW Foundation Scholarship (Spring 2027)

Varies (paid to the community college) · Arizona Business and Professional Women's Foundation · Adult learners (women)

Women 19 or older who are Arizona residents returning to school at an Arizona community college for better job opportunities or career advancement. Recipients attend one foundation event per year.

Spring 2027 application deadline Nov 21, 2026. Mailed applications only (PO Box 32596, Phoenix, AZ 85064).
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CFSA General Scholarship Application

Varies (one application, many scholarships) · Community Foundation for Southern Arizona · High school / college

Students who graduated (or will graduate) from a Southern Arizona high school or earned a GED in Southern Arizona. Opens Dec 18, 2026.

11:59 p.m.
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Horatio Alger Denny Sanford Arizona State University Scholarship

$10,000 (25 awards) · Horatio Alger Association (funded by T. Denny Sanford) · High school senior

U.S. high school seniors who are U.S. citizens committed to earning a bachelor's at Arizona State University right after high school, with financial need, a 2.5+ GPA and perseverance in overcoming adversity.

Senior application period Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027.
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Call to Action Scholarship Program

Up to $25,000 per year for up to two years · Call to Action Foundation (Maverik / Big West Oil) · High school senior / community college

Students pursuing an associate degree at a nonprofit, regionally accredited public college in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada or Utah who meet the financial-need and GPA criteria.

Applications accepted Jan 1 – Feb 19, 2027, 5 p.m. MST. FAFSA required.
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Chandler Education Foundation Donor Scholarships

$500–$1,200+ (≈100 scholarships) · Chandler Education Foundation · High school senior

Graduating seniors (class of 2027) from Chandler Unified School District high schools. Opens mid-December 2026.

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Full Arizona guide → · All community foundations

Frequently asked questions

Are there local scholarships in Tucson?

Yes. 1 open scholarships on this site name a city or county in the Tucson area, and the IRS lists 1 community foundations based there.

How do community foundation scholarships work?

Donors set up funds with rules such as a specific high school, county, major or need. The foundation advertises them together, usually with one online application each winter or spring, and matches applicants to every fund they qualify for.

What state aid can Tucson students get?

Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (AzLEAP). Most require the FAFSA.