Outside scholarship opportunities that may be of benefit to Prescott College Students are updated regularly. Please refer to the contact information listed for each scholarship as well as the deadline.
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Undergraduate
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen in good standing at accredited undergraduate institution.
- Receiving a Pell Grant during the time of application or during time spent abroad.
- In the process of being accepted to or accepted to a study abroad or internship.
Deadline: Early-October and Early-March Yearly
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility:
- High school senior with spring graduation date.
- Family income of less than $95,000.
- Intention to enroll in an accredited graduate school.
- SAT score total of 1200 or ACT composite of 26.
- Cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 3.5.
Deadline: Fall Yearly
Amount: $40,000
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen.
- Attending or have been accepted to an accredited graduate school.
- Must be enrolled in least 12 credit hours.
- Calculate water usage and post Instagram video.
- Maintain a GPA of at least 3.5.
Deadline: Mid-October and April Yearly
Amount: $1,500.
Eligibility:.
- Attending or have been accepted to an accredited graduate school.
- U.S. citizen under 25 years old.
- Ongoing commitment to community through performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the U.S. within the last 12 months for non-family members.
- Must be enrolled between 6-18 credits.
- GPA between 2.5-3.5 desirable.
Deadline: Early October Yearly.
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility:
- Woman providing primary financial support for herself and dependents.
- U.S. citizen or residing in Soroptimist International of the Americas' member countries/territories.
- Attending or have been accepted to an accredited undergraduate school.
- Does not already have a graduate degree.
Deadline: Mid-November Yearly
Amount: $10,000
Eligibility:
- Female survivor or intimate partner abuse.
- Be separated from her abuser for at least one year, but not exceeding seven years.
- Have sought services from non-profit organization that provides services to survivors of intimate partner abuse for at least six months.
- Attending or have been accepted to an accredited undergraduate school.
Deadline: At least 2 months before program start
Amount: Average of $2,000
Eligibility:
- U.S citizen and Arizona resident for 12 months at time of application.
- Junior or higher in undergraduate school in course of instruction with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education, or to provide instruction as a teacher in a public low-income school, a public rural school, or a public school located on an Indian reservation..
- Must be enrolled between 6-18 credits.
Deadline: First-Come, First-Served
Amount: Up to $7,000 in loan forgiveness
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or planning or enroll as an undergraduate at an accredited university in the one of the Four Corners states.
- Must be a member of the Navajo or Hopi Nation
- Have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Entering your junior or senior year
Deadline: Mid June Yearly
Amount: $2,500
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or planning or enroll as an undergraduate at an accredited university in Yavapai or Mohave County
- Must be passionate about the environment and environmental conservation and be willing to write an essay on the subject
Deadline: Early-December Yearly
Amount: $1,000
Graduate
Eligibility:
- U.S citizen of at least 16 years of age.
- Attending or have been accepted to an accredited graduate school.
- Provide persuasive, compelling, and well-written answers to two open-ended, personal, and thought-provoking questions.
Deadline: Late-September Yearly
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident or a citizen of a U.S. territory.
- Pursuing or intending to pursue a Master's or Doctoral level degree in oceanography, maritime archaeology or marine biology, including all science, engineering and resource management of ocean and coastal areas (or related areas), at a U.S. accredited institution.
- Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
- Maintain a GPA of least 3.30.
Deadline: December Yearly
Amount: $42,000
Eligibility:
- Must be in the second year or higher of a graduate level program focusing on issues related to the environment, natural resources, or energy
- Must be a member of the American Planning Association prior to applying
- Must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
Deadline: Late September Yearly
Amount: $1,500
PhD
Eligibility:
- Enrolled in a PhD program at accredited college.
- Have a research interest that contributes to the advancement of classical liberal scholarship.
- Must be enrolled in at least 12 credits.
Deadline: Early-December Yearly
Amount: $30,000
All Programs
Eligibility:
- Female of at least 17 years old who is a mother of minor children.
- Low-income (all annual family income less than $20,000 for family of 2; less than $24,000 for family of 3; less than $28,000 for family of 4)
- Pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree at accredited college
Deadline: Spring Yearly
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility:
- "Out" as a person identifying as member of LGBTQ+ community
- Working towards betterment of LGBTQ+ community and proven track record of leadership and community involvement.
- Attending or have been accepted to an accredited graduate or undergraduate school.
- Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
Deadline: Late-January Yearly
Amount: See website for details
Eligibility:
- Degree seeking student from Mohave or Yavapai County enrolled in college operating in Mohave or Yavapai County.
- Passionate about the environment and contributing to environmental conservation
Deadline: Early-December Yearly
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Accepted or enrolled in accredited college in the U.S..
- Demonstrated commitment to social action.
- Submit 2-3 minute video outline role of social action.
- Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.
Deadline: Late July and December Yearly
Amount: $10,000
Eligibility:
- Demonstration of one of the following:
- Pursuing a master, doctoral, or professional degree as a full time student at an accredited graduate school in the United States (Fellowship, Loan for Service, Wells Fargo)
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree as a full time student at an accredited undergraduate school in the United States (Wells Fargo and Accenture)
- A high school sophomore or junior planning to attend an accredited undergraduate school in the United States (All Native American High School Academic Team)
- All applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need through submission of a Financial Needs Form (FNF) (will be due July 13, 2014) and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- All applicants must be able to demonstrate personal enrollment in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or possess one fourth (1/4) degree verifiable federally recognized American Indian blood through the submission of a Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC) (will be due July 13, 2014).
Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or planning or enroll at an accredited university.
- Must have an avid interest in the outdoors and outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, cycling, water sports, or winter sports.
Deadline: Early April Yearly
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or planning or enroll at an accredited university.
- Display overcoming significant obstacles to complete/continue school
Deadline: Fall Yearly
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or planning or enroll at an accredited university.
- Must have a GPA of at least 3.0
- Must have struggled with addiction and has overcome it to pursue an education or have a family member or spouse that has struggled with addiction
Deadline: Late September Yearly
Amount: $500
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or planning or enroll at an accredited university.
- Submit a vacation photo from within the last two years with an excerpt on how you managed financially.
Deadline: Early August Yearly
Amount: $500
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited university.
- Must have made a positive impact on the community (ex. community garden, animal shelters, etc).
- Must write an essay on your community accomplishments.
Deadline: Mid-June Yearly
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited university.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Be interested in health and fitness
- Must create a video answer several questions about the role of health and fitness in your life and community
Deadline: Spring Yearly
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited university undergraduate or undergraduate program
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Be the first in your family to attend college
Deadline: Late December Yearly
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited university undergraduate or undergraduate program
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Must have personally experienced challenges with mental health or have had people close to them who have experienced mental health challenges
Deadline: Spring Yearly
Amount: $750
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited university undergraduate or graduate program
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Willing to write a 750-word essay explaining your opinion on the mental health debate in the U.S. and whether you believe the mental health system is in need of reform.
Deadline: Late February Yearly
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited university undergraduate or graduate program
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Willing to write a 500-word essay explaining the candidate's dedication to local conservation and detailing the efforts, past and current, he or she has made to contribute to conservation and natural preservation efforts.
Deadline: Late October Yearly
Amount: 1,000
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited university undergraduate or graduate program
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Willing to write a 1000-word essay explaining how you stand up for others and fight for justice in your local community.
Deadline: Late November Yearly
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- U.S. Citizen, permanent legal resident, DACA or eligible non-citizen of Hispanic heritage
- Attending or have been accepted to an accredited undergraduate or graduate school.
- Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5.
Deadline: Mid-February Yearly
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility:
- Must have completed the freshman year of college with at least a 3.0 GPA in the Southwest region
- Must have demonstrated leadership skills
- Must have demonstrated community service initiatives
Deadline: Early March Yearly
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Native American or Alaska Native descent
- Attending an accredited college
- Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours
- Must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0
- An ACT score of 14 or above is desirable, but not required
- Scholarship can only be used for tuition and books
Deadline: Spring Yearly
Amount: $2,000
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