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  • Newsletter from StudentScholarships.org:
  • MORE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
    • Scholarships are available for students with a deceased parent - Scholarships for Students with a Deceased Parent - Going Merry
    • American College Foundation - 15th Annual Visionary Scholarship - all high school grades eligible to apply. American College Foundation - ACF Scholarship Details
    • Chinese American Citizens Alliance Phoenix Lodge2025 Phoenix C.A.C.A. Scholarships – CACAPhoenix Lodge Website
      • Application due by April 15, 2025
    • 2025 Men's College Scholarship - from the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence - Men's College Scholarship
    • Parker & Sons - Character Counts Scholarship, $10,000 Award!
    • Silent Servant Scholarship Award Program - from the Peter R. Marsh Foundation, Silent Servant Scholarship Award - Peter R. Marsh Foundation
    • 2025 Charros Scholarships are now open!
      • All applications have a deadline of February 28, 2025
      • Apply here - Student Scholarships - The Scottsdale Charros | The Charro Foundation 
        • Future Teacher Scholarships - The Future Teacher Scholarship was established by the Charro Foundation to encourage high school seniors in the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) to pursue a career as a teacher at one of the following universities: GCU, ASU, UA or NAU. Each year, two $25,000 four-year scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in both academic and non-academic activities during their high school years.
        • Scottsdale Champion Scholarships - The Scottsdale Charros have a long history of supporting Scottsdale’s youth through scholarships, grants, and other education-based initiatives. The Scottsdale Champion scholarship is designed to recognize one male and one female Scottsdale resident who have demonstrated superior achievement in high school with a one-time $2,500 scholarship.
        • Scottsdale Community College Scholarship - The Scottsdale Charros have been proud supporters of Scottsdale Community College since the school’s inception in the 1960s. In the spring of 2015, the first Charro Foundation Scottsdale Community College Scholarship was created. This $5,000 two-year scholarship is awarded to an SUSD high school graduate who is attending Scottsdale Community College.
        • Grand Canyon University Scholarship - GCU has been an incredible partner to the Scottsdale Charros and to Scottsdale public schools. This scholarship honors one SUSD senior who will be attending Grand Canyon University in the fall with a one-time $2,500 scholarship.
        • Nursing Scholarship - The Scottsdale Charros have been proud supporters of Scottsdale’s front line workers including nurses. This $5,000 two-year scholarship is awarded to a Scottsdale resident who is pursuing a degree in nursing-related studies at Scottsdale Community College or one of the following universities: GCU, ASU, UA or NAU.
        • The Wayne Botkin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Scottsdale Charro Wayne Botkin, Jr. made a large impact on the Scottsdale community as a leader, philanthropist, and beloved family dentist. This one-time $2,500 scholarship honors one SUSD senior who will be pursuing pre-med or pre-dental students to one of the following universities: GCU, ASU, UA or NAU.
    • Arizona Community Foundation
      • ACF's one-application allows you to be matched with more than 160 scholarships.
      • Most deadlines are in March and April.
      • More information and application is here - Explore scholarship opportunities

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH WEBSITES

*Finding scholarship dollars takes time and work. Money for college is out there; it just takes effort! NEVER PAY $$ TO SEARCH FOR A SCHOLARSHIP.

Website Information

Access Scholarships

Access Scholarships - Homepage

Great search tool for student resources.

Appily

Find, Research, & Compare Colleges | Appily.com

College planning made easy!

Bold.org

Find Scholarships for College Students in 2024-2025

Scholarships featured by many renowned institutions.

Chegg - Books, Study, Career

Chegg - Get 24/7 Homework Help | Rent Textbooks

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CollegeBoard, College & Career Start Here

College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools

College Board "Big Future" Scholarships

"College Scholarships"

College Scholarships.com - Financial Aid - Scholarship Essays

Helping students with scholarships since 1995.

FastWeb

Find Scholarships for College and Trade School | Fastweb

Well-known scholarship platform.

FinAid.org

Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid

The Go-to Guide for College Financial Aid and FAFSA Information

Going Merry

Scholarships for College: Find and Apply Online for Free | Going Merry

Scholarships personalized just for you.

Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae | Education Loans, College Planning & Online Banking

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Scholarships.com

Find Scholarships for College

College scholarship match tool.

ScholarshipOwl.com

ScholarshipOwl: The fastest path to college scholarships

One-stop scholarship application system.

StudentScholarships.org

Scholarships - List of College Scholarships and Applications

"Largest Collection of Scholarships on the Web"

TFS Scholarships

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TFS provides access to over 7 million scholarships!

 

*In addition to scholarship search websites, students can also search the scholarship database within their SUSD Major Clarity account. Students, first log into your Clever account > then go to Major Clarity > once in Major Clarity > click on the "Financial Resources" tab on the left > a scholarship search box/list should appear. You are also able to favorite the ones you want to apply for or save for later.

*See Ms. Vaught in the College & Career Center for a flyer.

 

Kibler Cares Healthcare Scholarship

The application is now available for the Kibler Cares Scholarship! Seniors, if you are planning to eventually pursue a career within the healthcare field, this scholarship may be for you.

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CHAPTS and Chaparral Feeder Schools Scholarships:

Coming in spring semester for the Class of 2025. Stay tuned!


Attention Seniors:

  • Are you planning to attend ASU and apply to Barrett, The Honors College? If so, you may be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
  • Applications are now open for the Samantha Stachel "Play Big" Scholarship
    • You don't need to wait until you're accepted to Barrett - apply now and show us how you plan to make a big impact!
    • Don't miss this opportunity to step into your future with confidence and purpose. PLAY BIG!
    • Apply at: smapply.barrett.asu.edu

 

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION & FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid):

*The FAFSA form is expected to be available on or before December 1st this year, according to the official Federal Student Aid website.

Updates & Reminders as of 12/4/24:

  • FAFSA Simplification: This year's FAFSA has undergone significant changes to simplify the application process. File as soon as possible to maximize student eligibility.
  • Key Deadlines: Keep up with any federal, state, or institutional specific deadlines to avoid missing critical opportunities!
  • Student Aid Report (SAR): After submitting their FAFSA, students should review their SAR carefully to ensure all information is correct and to understand their "Expected Family Contribution" (EFC).
  • Calculate Student Aid: Parents can use the Federal Student Aid Estimator to determine how much federal aid they will qualify for.

Federal Student Aid - Visit the StudentAid.gov website for information on the following topics and more!