Scholarships
Scholarships are a large part of the application process. There are three different types of scholarships:
Institutional Scholarships: These are scholarships given to you directly from the institution and are normally merit or talent based. Most of these applications are tied directly to your application to the institution.
Need Scholarships: Students and parents should apply for FAFSA by March 2nd. This will determine if you are eligible for "need-based" aid through the government, state or institution. We host a financial aid night each October.
Private Scholarships: These are the most competitive types of scholarships and can be in any form. You must find and apply for these types of scholarships independently. See below for some helpful resources.
Helpful Websites:
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
www.scholarships.com
www.academicinvest.com
https://oc-cf.academicworks.com
www.goodcall.com
https://www.raise.me/
Financial Aid - FAFSA The Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has changed the reporting date this year and will be open for students and parents on October 1st. What this means is: families will be able to know how much grant money they qualify for at the beginning of 2019. The first step to applying for FAFSA is to sign up ahead of time for a FSA ID. You must have an FSA ID to be able to electronically sign (and complete) your FAFSA.
Both students and parents need to get a FSA ID #
How do I get an FSA ID?
You can create an FSA ID when logging into FAFSA.gov (Click on FSA ID at top of page)
The FSA ID process consists of three main steps:
1. Enter your log-in information.
- Provide your e-mail address, a unique username, and password, and verify that you are at
least 13 years old.
2. Enter your personal information.
- Provide your Social Security number, name, and date of birth.
- Include your mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number, and language preference.
- For security purposes, provide answers to five challenge questions.
3. Submit your FSA ID information.
- Agree to the terms and conditions.
- Verify your e-mail address. (This is optional, but helpful. By verifying your e-mail address,
you can use your e-mail address as your username when logging into certain ED websites.
This verification also allows you to retrieve your username or reset your password without
answering challenge questions.)
2019-2020 Maricopa Community College - Presidents' Honors Scholarship
The 2019-2020 Presidents' Honors Scholarship application is now available. Students graduating with a 3.25+ unweighted GPA are eligible to apply for this scholarship which is non-competitive and stackable with other scholarships and financial aid.
PHS 2019-2020 Application
The Maricopa Community College System has 10 community colleges under one umbrella. Students can get their general education credits from any of the 10 colleges, but did you know that each of the community colleges have areas of interest that are unique to their campus. Here is a short list, of specific programs from a few of the area colleges and the campus they are housed on:
- Mesa Community College: Fire Science, Dental Hygiene, Vet Tech, Caterpillar Technician, Video Game Design
- Scottsdale Community College: Culinary, Hospitality, Film Studies
- Gateway Community College: Radiology, Ultrasound, HVAC, Water Treatment
- Phoenix College: American Sign Language, Phlebotomy, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Hospital-Based Medical Laboratory Science
- Chandler-Gilbert: Aviation, Dietetic Technology, Electric Utility Technology, Mortuary Science
Here are links to scholarships that you may be eligible for:
Geneseo Migrant Center Scholarships for Migrant Students
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program
2016 Green Home Improvement Scholarship
ENTELEC’s Wayne V. Black Scholarship
VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Patriotic Art Contest
Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund
Diabetes Scholars Foundation
Going Merry
Going Merry is an awesome new scholarship website - it makes scholarship applications as easy as college applications are when you use the Common App! There is a big waiting list but all of you can skip it when you sign up here: www.goingmerry.com/sign-up
Going Merry is completely different from the older scholarship search engines:
- Matching - Once you fill out your profile, you are automatically matched with scholarships you are most eligible for.
- Direct Applications - You can apply directly to multiple scholarships, you never need to leave the site.
- Autofilled Applications - All of the information from your profile is autofilled into each application, saving you time.
- Estimated Application Times - Every scholarship has estimated application time to help you prioritize them.
- Scholarships Grouped By Essay Topics - Scholarships are grouped by common essay topics so you can minimize the number of essays you have to write.
Arizona Community Foundation
Grade: 12
Deadline: Varies
Website: https://www.azfoundation.org/Scholarships/InvestinginEducationforArizonasFuture.aspx
With one online application, students gain access to 90+ scholarship opportunities, some closing as early as February or as late as May... APPLY EARLY! The application does not open until January of each year.
Progress in completing the application can be saved allowing students to work on their submission over time. Interested students are advised to apply early in order to be considered for the most awards. Each award has its own deadline, with some closing as early as February and some as late as May. Eligibility criteria for each scholarship award varies and may include financial need, merit, geographic area, or field of study.
Central Arizona Tall Society Scholarship
Grade: 12
Deadline: March 1, 2019 (postmarked)
Website: http://www.tallphoenix.org/scholarship.html
Tall Clubs International (TCI) is a social organization for women and men of specific tall stature and has more than 50 clubs throughout the U.S. and Canada. The scholarships are open to all qualifying high school seniors who will be attending their first year at a two or four-year accredited institution of higher learning in the fall of 2019. All applicants must meet the minimum height requirements of TCI: 5’ 10” for women and 6’ 2” for men. Applicants should follow the application directions and requirements of the local club, Central Arizona Tall Society, as shown on the above listed website.
ACT Scholarship GiveawayOne lucky student will win a $40,000 Scholarship + a bonus $5,000 Tech Package!
Eligible sophomores and juniors that register for the April, June, or July, 2019 US national test date (and opt-in to the giveaway during registration) have a chance to win the scholarship. It's just that easy! Eligible students may also enter by mail. For more information visit www.act.org/actscholarshipgiveaway.