I'm an Arizona high school junior looking for legit scholarships for college. Does anyone have suggestions for scholarships that specifically target Arizona residents? It would be great to begin applying now if they're available.
Sure, there are a good number of legitimate scholarships available specifically for Arizona students. A couple that comes to mind include the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) and the Arizona Business & Professional Women's Foundation scholarships.
The ACF hosts a variety of scholarships each year, with different eligibility requirements, award amounts, and deadlines. Awards are given based on different factors like academic excellence, financial need, or field of study. New applications usually open in January, so you should have a look at their website around that time to get more information.
The Arizona Business & Professional Women's Foundation provides scholarships to women who are Arizona residents pursuing an undergraduate degree. The scholarships are typically awarded twice a year, and applicants must demonstrate financial need.
The Dorrance Scholarship Program is another one that's worth checking out. It's open to first-generation college students in Arizona. It not only offers a substantial financial award but also includes benefits like an orientation trip to the Grand Canyon and mentoring.
In addition to these, I’d also recommend checking out your prospective colleges' financial aid pages to see if they have any scholarships specifically for Arizona residents.
And of course, Appily is a free tool where you can find more scholarships based on your profile. You can also check your high school's counseling office or its website - they regularly post local scholarship opportunities specifically for their students.
I hope this gets you off to a good start in your scholarship search! Don't be discouraged by how tasking the application process may seem - your efforts now could yield significant financial rewards down the line!
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