FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Foundation Scholars are supported by the PUFE Impact Your Community Campaign which is funded by resources provided by individual and organization donors, as well as employee contributions and fundraising events.
Scholarships awards to students with a comprehensive high school career demonstrating
dedication to academics, community service, extra-curricular participation, with a post-
secondary school in the state of Arizona.
AWARD POTENTIAL: $8k ($2k with renewals over 4 years) renewals
INVEST IN THE BEST SCHOLARS
The Invest in the Best Scholars are supported through donations by educators of PXU to help achieve the mission of “Preparing every student for success in college, career and life.” District staff are directly responsible through their generosity for these scholarship funds.
Scholarships awards to students with a comprehensive high school career demonstrating
dedication to academics, community service, extra-curricular participation, with a post-
secondary school in the state of Arizona.
AWARD POTENTIAL: $500 – $2k
Donate to Invest in the Best Scholarships (Payroll Deduction Option for PXU Educators)
NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS
The Giving Back Pays Forward scholars are supported by community, business and PXU staff, family and friends to recognize loved ones, support students, and give back to their community. The concept of “giving back pays forward” is supported by these donors and is the message that they want to pass on to the Phoenix Union Foundation student scholars.
Give the priceless gift of education by establishing a scholarship. Scholarships can be established in honor or memory of a family member, friend, student, teacher, mentor, community member, or any organization.
To support an existing individual scholarship, select one below:
The Babcock Family Scholarship
Bogart Family Construction Trades Scholarship
Gabriel Villa Memorial Scholarship
Hall of Fame Student-Athletes of the Year
North High School Andrew Aranda No Place for Hate
Pallissard-Lowes Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund
Paul Lowes PathMaker Scholarship
Sergio A. Reyes Memorial Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIPS:
SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS
The Foundation Scholarship fund was established to provide funds to students of the PXU who are pursuing a post-secondary education.
Important Dates:
Application Opens: October 19, 023
Application Closes: January 19, 2024
Scholarships Awarded: April 2024
Scholarships sent to school of choice: June-August 2024
All students graduating May, 2024 from PXU who will be attending an Arizona post-secondary school (university, community college, or accredited trade school in Arizona) in the Fall of 2023 and Spring of 2024 are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
If you are selected for a scholarship you will be notified in May and the award will be released to the scholarship office of your school.
Renewal Scholarship Criteria:
Scholarship renewals are available to students who were awarded a Foundation Scholarship for more than one year. The renewal each year is conditional pending verification that student has maintained all criteria and are contingent on review of final semester grades.
The Arizona Community Foundation will send out a renewal application link each spring. This application must be completed and all requirements met. See below for requirements.
- UPDATED Personal Statement.
- Updated grade and school information. (Does not have to be official transcripts).
- Maintain a 2.5 or better grade point average
- Attend an Arizona university, community college or accredited vocational college (out of state with permission only)
- Completion of PUFE Community Participation
- Details to be determined
Upcoming Community Participation Opportunities:
- Currently none available
Please contact scholarships@foundation4education.org if you have questions.
PXU ALUMNI: Alumni Award Scholarships are available to students who were awarded a one-time scholarship award from the Phoenix Union Foundation for Education. These awards will vary in amount based on the students who apply and the funds available each year. Please check the scholarship page for details.