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Reasons Why You Should Apply for Scholarships (all 4 years of high school)
- Every little bit helps
- Can keep you from having college debt
- Helps you pay for education after high school.
- Enriches your life
- If you have volunteered and participated in community service
- 1st generation college student
- Many, many more reasons
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Featured Scholarships:
Community Comadres 2025 Quinceañera Scholarship
WHO: Community Comadres is a local nonprofit that was founded by MIX 96.9 host Priscilla Ornelas. Community Comadres helps women develop personally and professionally through community events to feel heard, seen and safe.
WHAT: Applications are now open for the 2025 Community Comadres Quinceañera Scholarship. Three local high school students will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship each for their postsecondary education. The recipients will be honored during the second annual Community Quinceañera in September. The scholarship was created to alleviate financial challenges for local high school students pursuing higher education.
WHEN: Applications are open through April 18.
ELIGIBILITY: The Quinceañera Scholarship is open to Phoenix area students ages 14-17 who intend to pursue a postsecondary education in the U.S. upon completion of high school. Students throughout the Valley who may be experiencing financial hardship and meet the eligibility criteria regardless of abilities or legal status are welcome to apply.
APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdK9mSwlotzZhUE_XZBjOgJX44hqP0W4TbAVq1ma0ZM1BKlMA/viewform
Bridging the Dream Scholarship
High school seniors who are facing financial challenges may apply to win up to a $10,000 scholarship to help them attend college or a vocational-technical school.
Applications are now open through April 25, 2025.
https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship
The Live Más Scholarship is for students who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond. We believe in you – no matter where you are in your journey, whether just recognizing your strengths and developing your passion or bringing it to life and inspiring others to join you.
https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
Arizona Elks Scholarship
The Arizona Elk Society has chosen to provide scholarships to High School Seniors and College students. AES desires to support students pursuing a degree in wildlife sciences or other closely related fields. These scholarships are available to students who will attend or are already attending accredited colleges and universities. Our hope is that these students will become the next generation of wildlife conservationists.
https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/youth-scholarships
TheDream.US Scholarship
TheDream.US scholarships are for highly motivated undocumented students who want to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost. Applications are open to immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2019, and qualify for in-state tuition at one of our Partner Colleges to receive this scholarship. We also offer an online college option. The Scholarship is for up to $16,500 for an associate’s degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree. The program key code is: Dream
https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
https://www.legion.org/get-involved/youth-programs/oratorical-contest
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Some scholarships require a letter of recommendation.
Do you need a letter of recommendation? Follow these steps:
1. Fill out the Profile Data Sheet for Letters of Recommendation
2. Give 2-4 weeks notice when asking for a letter.
3. Provide the person with the "Profile Data Sheet for Letters of Recommendation
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