The Valley Foundation Scholarships

The mission of the Valley Foundation’s scholarship program is to provide financial assistance in the form of college scholarships to current or returning students who have not earned the highest grade point averages and who are experiencing financial difficulties. A good citizenship record is important with participation in school activities, community services and/or employment constituting a prerequisite for consideration. Preference is given to graduates of high schools in Southern Arizona as well as students currently attending Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. United States citizenship is required and awardees/recipients must attend and complete full-time enrollment (12 hours per semester). High School students whose grade point average places them in the top 5% of their class and applicants receiving substantial financial aid from other sources such as grants, waivers, or scholarships will not be eligible.

Award: Averages $1500/$2,000 for 2 - year and $3,000/$4,000 for 4 - year schools.

Deadline: Feb. 14, 2014

More info: http://valleyfoundationaz.org/wp/

 

Helping Hands for Single Moms Scholarship

When a single mom first enrolls in college, her family situation often becomes worse before it gets better. In addition to midterms, finals and term papers, the single mom must attempt to live on inadequate financial resources while maintaining a household, managing transportation challenges, and nurturing her children. She is juggling school, family and work while facing loneliness, isolation, and low self-esteem. Together, these are significant challenges that often converge and can lead to dropping out of school. In order to facilitate success, Helping Hands for Single Moms provides a supportive program.

Helping Hands for Single Moms Scholarship requirements: 

-Any single mom living in Central Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert or Queen Creek (within Maricopa County), OR is attending Phoenix College, South Mountain Community College, Chandler-Gilbert Community College,  Grand Canyon Univ. or the campus of ASU Downtown or ASU Tempe.
Nursing Students, Please Note: you must already be on the waiting list OR in nursing school in order to apply.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

• Have US Citizenship and reside in Maricopa County, Arizona
• Registered in college and have a cumulative GPA  2.8 or better
• Carry minimum of nine (9) credit hours per semester
• 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

More info: http://helpinghandsforsinglemoms.org/program-overview/application