Current Scholarships

The list below is not a complete list of scholarships available at MCC

Soroptimist International of Phoenix - WISE: Women Investing in Successful Education

WISE is the signature program to support women and their educational goals through scholarships. Click here to apply. Visit the WISE Program website for more information about the organization at https://siphx.org/

Veterans United Foundation Deadline: Varies

Award – Five bi-annual $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to help pay for tuition and books.
Eligibility – Potential applicants must be pursuing a post-secondary degree at an accredited college or university, submit a transcript reflecting a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and have a connection to the military by being one of the following:

• Active-duty service member
• Veteran
• Spouse of military member or veteran
• Surviving spouse of a fallen soldier
• Child of a military member or veteran

How to Apply – Applicants must also submit an essay no longer than 750 words based on one of three prompts made available in the spring (March 15th) and fall (September 15th) by the Veterans United Scholarship Program.

Spring essays will be accepted on April 1-30th and recipients will be announced by May 15th. Fall submissions will be accepted October 1-31st with recipients announced by November 15th.

The time to apply is rapidly approaching!

More information about the scholarship and Veterans United Foundation can be found at http://www.veteransunited.com/about/scholarships/ and http://www.enhancelives.com/ respectively.

1. Student must be currently and actively enrolled at Mesa Community College and preference is given to students enrolled fulltime (12credits or more)
2. Student must be a Veteran
3. Student must have a 2.0 GPA or better
4. Preference given to students who are not receiving scholarships, AmeriCorps, Financial Aid or any other type of third party funding.

Award – Five bi-annual $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to help pay for tuition and books.
Eligibility – Potential applicants must be pursuing a post-secondary degree at an accredited college or university, submit a transcript reflecting a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and have a connection to the military by being one of the following:

• Active-duty service member
• Veteran
• Spouse of military member or veteran
• Surviving spouse of a fallen soldier
• Child of a military member or veteran

How to Apply – Applicants must also submit an essay no longer than 750 words based on one of three prompts made available in the spring (March 15th) and fall (September 15th) by the Veterans United Scholarship Program.

Spring essays will be accepted on April 1-30th and recipients will be announced by May 15th. Fall submissions will be accepted October 1-31st with recipients announced by November 15th.

The time to apply is rapidly approaching!

More information about the scholarship and Veterans United Foundation can be found at http://www.veteransunited.com/about/scholarships/ and http://www.enhancelives.com/ respectively.

Helping Hands for Single Moms Deadline: Varies

Total Scholarship Funds: Varies
Individual Awards: Varies

Criteria:

• Attend college
• Have US Citizenship and reside in Maricopa County, Arizona
• Carry minimum of nine (9) credit hours per semester
• Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA or better
• Have at least one child under age 11 living with you
• Attend and participate in the Single Moms Network meetings each month
• Be a responsible and responsive program participant
• May not reside with a domestic partner

Go to the Helping Hands for Single Moms website for more information.

T.E.A.C.H. Arizona Scholarship Deadline: Varies

Teacher Education And Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) Early Childhood® is a comprehensive scholarship program that links training, compensation, and commitment to improving the quality of early childhood care and education experiences for young children and their families.

There are four components to the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Program:

• Educational Scholarships
• Formal Education
• Compensation
• Commitment

Eligibility Criteria:

Child care center teachers, directors, and family child care providers may be eligible for a scholarship if they:

• Are at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Are employed in the state of Arizona
• Work in a licensed, certified, or tribally regulated center, family child care home or group home
• Work a minimum of 30 hours each week directly with young children ages birth-5, or work as a director of a center that serves children ages birth - 5 (Associates Degree Scholarship); work a minimum of 20 hours a week directly with young children ages birth - 5 (CDA Assessment Scholarship)
• Have the sponsorship of the child care center or family child care home which employs them
• Earn $15.00 or less per hour

How to Apply:

Visit their website to download the application and for additional information.

A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship Deadline: varies

The A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Arthur W. Bodine, a distinguished director of Sunkist Growers and a respected agricultural leader, to provide funds for undergraduate students from agricultural backgrounds who are in need of financial assistance to further their educations.

Scholarship Criteria:

Application Package: Must include all of the following or it will not be considered.

The scholarships are available to students entering any undergraduate grade level who are enrolled in or have applications pending at an accredited college and plan to pursue a course of study leading to a recognized degree. While the award amount may vary, it averages $2,000.00 per academic year. In addition, selection is based on a combination of college board test scores, an essay and references.

Scholarships are renewable, based on an annual review for up to four years of full-time undergraduate study, and it may be extended under special circumstances. While in college, the recipients must maintain good academic and disciplinary standings, carry at least 12 graded units per trm and earn a minimum 2.7 grade point average.

A completed application package is essential for consideration. Students must complete the confidential application which includes:

• Personal and financial information - including the most recent tax return (students under 21 must attach their parent's tax returns).
• A written essay discussing personal and agricultural background.
• Transcript of grades and college board test scores.
• Two references from teachers, school administrators, employers or community organizers.
• Download the application

Nursing Scholarships

Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship

Scholarship Criteria

1. Students must be in the 3 rd or 4 th semester of completing a nursing degree. Students must be currently enrolled in the concurrent enrollment program CEP which allows them to be enrolled at a university, i.e. ASU, NAU and at a community college. Then they are working towards their Associates Degree in Nursing and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
2. Have not received a scholarship in the past from the Ladies Auxiliary.
3. Have a 3.5 GPA ( copy of transcript attached to application).
4. Submit a brief statement of:
   • Financial need
   • Description of why you want to become a nurse
   • Written communication must be clear and concise
5. Applicants will be scored based on these guidelines listed above by the scholarship committee. The top two/ four (depending on available funding) students will receive a $1,000 scholarship. (Two scholarships awarded in spring and 2 in the fall are the goal)
6. Additional points are awarded for individuals who are veterans, first responders or a spouse of a current first responder if their spouse is currently on active duty.

*These Guidelines are subject to review and can be changed by the Ladies Auxiliary Board on an annual basis.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit completed scholarship application and written essay (word processed and double spaced with name at the top). Submit to skarason@cox.net.

Award: $1,000

Download the Spring 25 Ladies Auixilary Scholarship Application

Ongoing Scholarships

Alumni and Friends Scholarship at Mesa Community College Deadline: Ongoing

CRITERIA

Student enrolled at Mesa Community College, Financial need (per FAFSA), Have a declared major, Minimum college or high school CUM GPA of 2.5, Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours

AMOUNT

$2,000 ($1,000 per semester) to cover tuition, books, fees, and educational supplies. Awards for students taking less than 12 credit hours will be pro-rated. Scholarship may be renewed for up to 3 semesters. Renewals are based upon the alumni mentor’s recommendation and maintenance of a GPA of 2.5 or above

SELECTION PROCESS AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS

Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of written responses in the application materials and financial need. Selected recipients will be notified by the Office of Alumni Relations and must submit a written letter of acceptance and thank you to the donors. Once the acceptance and thank you letter is received, the Financial Aid Office will apply the scholarship award to the student’s tuition and fees and disburse any remaining funds.

Falsifying or knowingly misrepresenting information will result in disqualification and revocation of scholarship funds.

MENTORING REQUIREMENT

An alumni mentor is assigned to each recipient of the MCCAA Scholarship. Scholarship recipients are responsible for contacting their mentor at least twice each semester. Scholarships are renewed each semester based on the mentor’s recommendation.

Your alumni mentor is available to assist you in finding campus resources, provide suggestions as you prepare to transfer to another educational institution, advise you on career issues, or serve as a sounding board and supporter as you consider new opportunities.

Learn more and apply here. Deadline to apply is June 20, 2019.

AmeriCorps Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien.
• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or work to obtain one within your year of service.
• Must attend an orientation session to be considered for the education award (held weekly).
• Must commit to a minimum of 300 hours of community service hours in one of these different goal areas: Education Services or Healthy Futures.
• Participants earn a minimum $1000 educational award to pay for college expenses.
• For more information contact the MCC Center for Service Learning at 480-461-7393.
• Learn more about AmeriCorps scholarships here.

Mesa Community College Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships Deadline: Varies

Phi Theta Kappa offers multiple scholarships throughout the year for Phi Theta Kappa members. Scholarships can be found at: www.mesacc.edu/students/phi-theta-kappa/scholarships

Mesa Community College President's Scholarship

• Must have at least a 3.25 Grade Point Average and have completed 12 credit hours of 100 Level classes (or above) completed at one or any combination of Maricopa Community Colleges.
• Must be enrolled at Mesa Community College with at least one -3 credit hour Honors class.
• Call the Honors Dept. at 480-461-7079
• Visit the Honors website here.

Mesa Community College REACH (ACE) Scholarship Program Deadline: Varies

• Must be a current high school sophomore attending one of eight participating East Valley high schools.
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Scholarship program allows students to complete community college courses while attending high school.
• Scholarship candidates must meet with REACH (ACE) Program Director to begin application process.

Go to their website

Arizona Kidney Foundation Bidstrup Scholarship Deadline: Must apply each semester

• Must have a diagnosis of end-stage renal disease.
• Must be involved in a continuous treatment program (e.g., dialysis, transplant).
• Must be a Arizona Resident.
• Requires a referral by a renal social worker or dietitian.
• Determined assistance from other resources not available.
• Completion of a financial application within the past 180 days.

Download the application

AWS Foundation Welding Scholarships Deadline: Varies

• This site provides a variety of Welding Scholarships
• Criteria will vary

Go to their website

American Indian Services Scholarship Deadline: Varies

• Must be enrolled in a university, college, junior college or technical school.
• Must be one-quarter (1/4), or more, Native American Blood.
• Must be an undergraduate student with no more than 150 semester credits or 210 quarter credits.
• Must be full-time or part-time status - excluding non-credit courses.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25.
• Click here to learn more about Tribal scholarships.

Download the application

Catching the Dream Tribal Scholarship Foundation Deadline: 3/15, 4/15 & 9/15 yearly

• CDT's objective is to recognize and reward outstanding student achievement
• This supplemental award is intended to help American Indian Students of any age, from and U.S. tribe, within any state, striving to get an education.
• All awards are based off merit, academic achievement and ambition.
• Click here to learn more about Tribal scholarships.

Download the application

Indian Health Career Scholarship Deadline: 7/15 & 11/15 yearly

• Must be in a student program for their health career of health related fields of study.
• Must be American Indian or Alaskan Native with documentation of tribal enrollment.
• First priority is to the Arizona Indians residing in Arizona.
• Must be enrolled and accepted in an institution of higher learning.
• Learn more about Tribal scholarships here.

Download the application

Native American Scholarship Fund, INC. Deadline: Varies

• NASF's objective is to recognize and reward outstanding student achievement.
• This supplemental award is intended to help American Indian students of any age, from any U.S. tribe, and in any state, striving to get an education.
• All awards are based off on merit, academic achievement and ambition.
• Learn more about Tribal scholarships here.

Download the application

Navajo Education and Scholarship Foundation Deadline: 1/1 and 8/1/yearly

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.
• Must be an enrolled member of the Navajo Tribe.
• Must be going to school on a full time basis (minimum 12 credit hours).
• Must have a 2.0 GPA or better.
• Must demonstrate financial need (official Financial Needs Analysis).
• Must have been denied a scholarship from the Navajo Nation.
• Learn more about Tribal scholarships here.

Download the application

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Deadline: Pending

• Be of Hispanic heritage.
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-155 (not expired).
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required on a 4.0 scale.
• Must have applied for federal financial aid.

Go to their website

Lyndell E Lauro Scholarship Deadline: Open

Scholarship Criteria:

• Must be a child or a parent of someone actively serving in the military.
• Must be enrolled part-time or full-time in any program at any university.
• Must be pursuing their first baccalaureate degree.
• Must be planning to return to the work force.
• Must show evidence of financial need.
• Must be in academic good standing.
• Open deadline

Download application here

Transfer Scholarships

Transfer to ASU (Arizona State University) Scholarships

• (No deadline)
• For students who plan to attend ASU
• Go to the ASU Scholarship website.

Transfer to ASU (Arizona State University) Maricopa Alliance Scholarships

Awarded to students who have completed an associate's degree with a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.75 or higher. Students who have completed an associate's degree from a Maricopa Community College with a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.50-3.74 may also be considered for this award, contingent upon available funding. To learn more:

Access more information here

Transfer to Chicago Art Institute Scholarship

• (Deadline: February and September)
• The Chicago Art Institute is offering 3 (three) $6000.00 scholarships per year to art students
• Portfolios must be reviewed by Gingher Leyendecker, MCC Art Faculty
• For complete details, please contact Gingher Leyendecker, Art faculty MCC, phone number 480-461-7623, email: jennifer.leyendecker@mesacc.edu

Transfer to GCU (Grand Canyon University) for online or ground scholarships

• (No deadline)
• For students who plan to attend GCU contact 1-877-618-6094
• Must have completed an associate's degree or have 60 or more transferable credits.
• Enroll in a bachelor degree program at GCU to become eligible for a $2000 scholarship toward your tuition ($500 per semester for four consecutive semesters).
• Enroll as a full time student (12 credits per semester) throughout your program as indicated in the university catalog.
• Must submit complete academic college transcripts and high school transcripts.
• Go to the GCU Scholarship website

Transfer to NAU (Northern Arizona University) Scholarships

• (No deadline)
• For students who plan to attend NAU
• Go to the NAU Scholarship website

Transfer to U of A (University of Arizona) Scholarships

• (No deadline)
• For students who plan to attend U of A
• Go to the U of A Scholarship website