5 open scholarships limited to students in Tucson and Southern Arizona. Local awards come first, then Arizona-wide awards, then national ones.
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Students who graduated (or will graduate) from a Southern Arizona high school or earned a GED in Southern Arizona. Opens Dec 18, 2026.
Tucson-area students (3.0+ GPA) attending or enrolling at Pima Community College or the University of Arizona, or HS basketball players.
Arizona residents enrolling at Pima Community College (Tucson) for fall 2027 with a 2.5–2.99 GPA (or GED avg 145–164), no bachelor's degree.
Arizona residents enrolling at Pima Community College (Tucson) for fall 2027 with a 3.0+ GPA (or GED avg 165+), no bachelor's degree.
Arizona residents registered for summer 2027 courses at Pima Community College with a 2.5+ GPA.
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.
Today's pick: Lea County Electric Cooperative Education Foundation Scholarship ($8,000 (one-time), due Jan 15, 2027). See past picks.
Graduating seniors at Phoenix Union High School District schools.
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.
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.
Tolleson Union High School District students with a 2.5+ GPA.
Scottsdale residents and Scottsdale Unified School District seniors.
Scottsdale residents and Scottsdale Unified School District seniors planning to study nursing.
Graduating seniors (including home-schooled and online students) living in one of NEC's board districts in eastern Arizona and western New Mexico, whose parent or guardian has an active NEC account in the same district. Usable at universities, colleges, junior colleges or vocational schools within four school-year terms.
Graduating seniors (class of 2027) from Chandler Unified School District high schools. Opens mid-December 2026.
High-achieving high school seniors with financial need planning to attend an accredited four-year college.
U.S. citizen high school seniors; judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Elks membership not required.
Undergraduate seniors, current graduate students and post-bacc graduates pursuing an MS or PhD in eligible engineering and science disciplines, with at least a 2.8 GPA, who agree to intern two summers with a sponsoring GEM employer.
Women who are the primary financial providers for themselves and their dependents, who are attending school or a training program while supporting their family.
Beauty and wellness students in good standing or working licensed professionals (cosmetology, nails and related fields) who hold the Milady RISE Certification in Client Well-Being & Safety.
Dependents of current Carpenters Local 45 members who are high school seniors, graduates or undergraduates enrolling full-time at a two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school, with at least a 2.0 GPA.
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Every award above links to its official page and was checked there. Deadlines and amounts come only from the sponsor; where a sponsor doesn’t publish an amount we say so. School and counselor deadlines are often earlier, so confirm with your school.
Yes. 5 open awards on this site are limited to Tucson and Southern Arizona; the next deadline is Feb 14, 2027 (CFSA General Scholarship Application).
Yes. 9 other Arizona-only awards and 158 national awards are open to you as well.