Scholarship Information

Many scholarships are available to all students. The trick is knowing how to find them. We hope this page will introduce you to some of the scholarships available and that they will lead you to great opportunities for a successful future. For information about all of the scholarships below as well as others that might be available, please contact your school counselor.

 

Brooke Seifert
Academic Counseling  
(Student Caseload:
Grades 9-10)
(480) 664-5521
 

Nancy Lorenz
Academic Counseling
(Student Caseload:
Grades 11-12)
(480) 664-5522

 



We know how expensive it can be to attend a college or university. We have compile a list of scholarships and information that may help you to get through with less cost out of your pocket.

 

2013 Student-View Scholarship Program

  • Open to high school seniors planning on furthering their education
  • $500-$4,000 scholarship available
  • Apply online
  • Deadline: April 21, 2013

9th Graders

  • Barrett Summer Scholars at ASU applications are available online.

AAA Si, Se Puede! Scholarship 2013

  • Five $1,000 scholarships to outstanding Hispanic graduating in 2013
  • GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Application online
  • Deadline: April 5, 2013

The American Legion

  • Catalogue of scholarships and opportunities
  • Downloadable FAFSA application
  • GI Bill help
  • Website

Arizona Boys State 2013

  • June 2-8, 2013, at Northern Arizona University
  • Open to high junior boys
  • Application information in counseling office
  • Deadline: April 1, 2013

Arizona Christian University

  • Website
  • Overnight experiences: November 1-2 and March 13-14
  • One day preview: November 12
  • Healthcare Professions Day: November 8
  • Worship Band Clinic: February 28

Arizona Community Foundation

Arizona Girls State 2013

  • June 2-8, 2013 at University of Arizona
  • Open to junior-year girls
  • Application information in counseling office

The Art Institute

  • The Art Institute is offering a scholarship in conjunction with a poster contest. Last year they awarded over $100,000 in tuition scholarships.
  • Check out their website for more information and Americans for the Arts.

Art Scholarships

  • Seniors that are interested in continuing their education by studying art, please pick up an application in the counseling office for scholarships that the Fountain Hills Art League is sponsoring.

 ASU Cesar E. Chavez Leadership Program

  • The ASU Cesar E. Chavez Leadership Program is a high energy leadership program for Arizona high school sophomores and juniors. While living on the ASU campus, participants will explore higher education, develop leadership skills, and discover the value of community service.
  • If you are interested in learning more, check out the website.

ASU Grand Canyon State Games

  • The Art Contest has ended and winners have been announced
  • The Grand Canyon State Games essay contest is about to commence
  • Visit their website for more information

The ASU Legacy Scholarship

  • The ASU Alumni Association has just opened up the ASU Legacy scholarship for students with relatives who have graduated from ASU.
  • Apply online.

AZ Milk Producers

Big Sun Scholarship

  • All student athletes are eligible for this award
  • Deadline: June 21, 2013
  • Amount: $500.00
  • Requirements: High school senior involved in some sport at that school or in the community
  • Website

Burger King Scholars Program

  • $1,000, $5,000, and $25,000 scholarships are now available to all eligible high school seniors.
  • Feel free to visite their website for more details and how to apply.

Caretenders Scholarship Program

  • One $500 scholarship.
  • Deadline: May 31, 2013.
  • Applications are available on their website.

Civil Service Employees Insurance

  • Scholarships for high school seniors that are children of full-time or retired public employees.
  • Deadline: May 3, 2013
  • Website

2013 Dorrance Scholarship

  • Deadline: Can be found on website
  • Must be first generation to attend collge
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Minimum SAT of 1040 or ACT of 22
  • Admitted in one of Arizona’s three residential public universities
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Website

Desert Schools 2013 Community Service Scholarship

  • One $10,000 scholarship, one $5,000 scholarship, and six $2,500 scholarships.
  • Must be current high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale)
  • Must be a member, child, or relative of a current member of Desert Schools Federal Credit Union.
  • Must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of documented community service between July 1, 2012 and March 2, 2013.
  • Deadline is March 4, 2013.
  • Plans to enroll full-time in an accredited Arizona two-or-four year college or university for 2013-14.
  • Website

Education Scholarships and Fellowships

  • Deadline: for undergraduates April 15, 2013
  • 55 different awards for education majors
  • Many do not require financial need
  • Website

Fleischer Scholars Program

  • Juniors! The Fleischer Scholars Program within the W. P. Carey School of Business provides a great opportunity for high school juniors to experience a taste of college life, entrepreneurship, and business during a week-long residential program.
  • The program is tailored for underrepresented and economically disadvantaged Arizona high school students interested in pursuing business as a career.
  • Students selected for the program benefit from a multitude of resources, and they learn necessary skills for success in college and beyond.
  • Please visit the W.P. Carey School of Business website for more information.

Fountain Hills Education Association Scholarship

  • Applications are available in the counseling office.
  • Deadline for submission is April 22, 2013.

Fountain Hills Sunset Kiwanis

  • Two $750 scholarships are available for students that have been accepted into a technical or trade school.
  • Applications are available in the counseling office.
  • Deadline: Must be postmarked no later than April 19, 2013.
 

Healthy Choice Scholarship

  • One $500 scholarship.
  • Deadline: April 30, 2013.
  • Applications are available on their website.

Imagine America College Scholarship

  • Bryman School of Arizona is offering a $1000 scholarship to only 12 high school students who are enrolled or who are going to enroll at Bryman School of Arizona.
  • Check out their website for more information.

Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program

  • This year, Kohl's is recognizing over 2,100 kids with more than $415,000 in scholarships and prizes.
  • Check out their website for more information!

Lift Paris Express Scholarship

  • One $1,000 scholarship.
  • Deadline: June 30, 2013.
  • Applications are available on their website.

LM Scholarship Program

  • One $1,000 scholarship.
  • Deadline: May 31, 2013.
  • Applications are available on their website.

Luke Officers' Spouses' Club Scholarship

  • If your mom or dad is in the United States Military, you are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship from Luke Air Force Base.
  • Check out this website for more information and click on scholarships.

 National Academy of American Scholars

  • Applicants can be freshman through senior
  • Must LIKE the Facebook page or follow Twitter page
  • Scholarship Club
  • Website

NBCC 2013 Military and Rural Scholarships

  • Five military and rural scholarships at $5,000 each
  • Military requires recent military experience
  • Rural requires residence in a rural area
  • Website

New American University Scholarships (NAmU Scholars)

  • ASU has begun awarding our merit-based scholarships (Dean’s, Provost’s, President’s).
  • Students should receive a letter within a month of receiving their admission packet. If you have any admitted students who are scholarship worthy but have not received anything, it is possible we do not have their test scores on file – we cannot review for scholarships without an ACT or SAT score. They can click on the test scores link on their my.asu.edu pages to see if we have a score on file.
  • Students can estimate their scholarship eligibility online.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Award

  • If you have made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington D.C.
  • Apply on their website or on the  National Association of School Principals website and click on “Apply Now."

Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship

  • One $500 scholarship.
  • Deadline: June 1, 2013.
  • Applications are available on their website.

Scholarship by Design

  • One $500 scholarship.
  • Deadline is May 1, 2013.
  • Applications are available on their website.

Scholarships.com

  • No cost to research scholarships and other valuable financial aid information
  • Also helps colleges find students who meet their criteria
  • Must create profile
  • Website

 Scholarships for High School Students:

Sedary & Associates Scholarship

  • One $500 scholarship.
  • Deadline: June 15, 2013.
  • Applications are available on their website.

Senior Women’s Singles Group of Fountain Hills

  • One $700 scholarship to a graduating girl who plans a career in education, nursing, or has economic need.
  • The applications are available in the counseling office.
  • Deadline: Must be received by April 25, 2013.

Shepherd of the Hills Charitable Foundation Scholarship

  • $1500 scholarship to a 2013 qualifying senior
  • Based on leadership and community service, essay, and scholastic achievement
  • Pick up applications in the counseling office
  • Must be postmarked by April 12, 2013

Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.) Student Scholarship

  • Awards of $5,000, $3,000, and $1,500
  • GPA of 3.0 or better; be accepted to attend an institution of higher learning
  • Deadline: April 19, 2013
  • Application in counseling office

Southwest District Kiwanis Foundation

  • There are three different scholarships available
    • $1,000 Dean Bartoo Scholarship
    • A scholarship for vocational and technical students that are pursuing an associate's degree but not a bacheolor's degree
    • Joan Skinner Memorial Technical/Trade School Scholarship
  • Pick up applications in the counseling office
  • Completed applications and supporting documents must be postmarked no later than March 9

Spooner & Shaft Physical Therapy /Allied Health Profession Scholarship

  • One $500 scholarship for a senior planning on entering a program in a health profession.
  • Applications are available in the counseling office.
  • Deadline: Must be received by April 22, 2013.

Sunset Kiwanis 2013 Memorial Scholarships

  • $500 scholarship to be awarded to graduating FHHS senior
  • Submit one page letter by April 9, 2013, stating educational goals
  • More information in counseling office

T.W. Lewis Foundation Scholarship Application

  • A four-year award of $20,000 ($5,000 per year)
  • Must be planning to attend Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University or the University of Arizona Honors College
  • Mrs. Lorenz also has the application.
  • Website

University of Arizona Alumni Association

  • The University of Arizona Alumni Association has scholarships available. If you are interested, please view the link below:

University of Arizona Summer Engineering Academy

  • Designed for 9th-12th grades
  • Programs focused around building necessary skills and interests in engineering
  • Apply online

Walt Nicoson Memorial Scholarships

  • High school senior, Arizona resident, plan to attend an accredited college, minimum GPA of 2.7
  • Student must actively participate in the preservation of hunting (copy of hunting license is required)
  • Must be current member of the Arizona Elks Society
  • Must be involved in school or community activities supporting conservation and/or leadership positions within the community
  • Must submit an essay on why wildlife conservation is important to them
  • Website

ZONTA International Young Women in Public Affairs Award 2013

  • Open to young women 16-19 years old and planning on furthering their education
  • $500 award for recipient; eligible for higher awards from ZONTA, up to $4,000
  • Deadline: March 28, 2013
  • Application in counseling office
 

 

Need Some Additional Information?

College Inspiration
College.gov is a website that gives inspiration for students to achieve their college dreams.

College Proces
Collegedotgov is a website that has many short videos from current college students giving information about the college process.

Harvard University
To find out more about Harvard’s free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.

Student Aid

Studentaid.ed.gov is a website where you can find in-depth information on federal student aid programs, instruction on applying for financial aid, and the repayment process.

Students who have applied to ASU
  • February 1st is our priority application deadline. Students who apply to ASU by this date are guaranteed to be reviewed for merit-based scholarships. Apply now to guarantee you receive the scholarship you deserve.
  • March 1st is our priority FAFSA submission deadline. Students interested in being reviewed for the most need-based aid available, including Obama Scholars, MUST submit their FAFSA by March 1st. ASU will not make any exceptions.
  • May 1st is our admission decision deadline. Students interested in enrollment at ASU must submit their enrollment deposit by this date. Remember, if you are still considering several options, we encourage you to submit the deposit because it is refundable until May 1st.

Visit  the ASU website to determine your admission status to ASU or your next steps toward enrollment. 




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