COMMUNITY foundation SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Welcome to the Scholarship Program of the Maricopa Community Foundation
Scholarship Program
The Community Foundation Scholarship Program consists of separate scholarship funds created by individual donors who establish specific criteria for the administration of their scholarship and is consistent with overall Community Foundation policy.
Scholarships are available to local students who will attend an accredited post-secondary institution within the United States of America on a full-time basis.
Please review the information below for more information regarding application criteria, eligibility, and submission process.
General Policies
Even though there are multiple scholarships offered through the Community Foundation Scholarship Program, only one application is required from each applicant to be considered for any one or all of the scholarships available.
- Students apply to the Community Foundation Scholarship Program as a whole, not for a particular scholarship, and are considered for any scholarship in which they are eligible.
- The philosophy of the Community Foundation Scholarship Program is to help as many individual students as possible, therefore only one scholarship may be received by any one student in any given year although they may be eligible for several different scholarships offered.
- The Maricopa Community Foundation reserves the right to amend or to modify the scope of the Scholarship Program.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
Scholarships will be based on the following:
- Application essays
- Financial need
- High school GPA
- Recommendations
- Scores on college entrance tests
PRIMARY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete their high school education during, at the conclusion of, or prior to the current academic year.
- Students must reside in the City of Maricopa
- Applicant must be accepted by a junior college or university
- Applicant must be accepted in a vocational, technological, or health-related program
SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSIONS
- Complete the scholarship application
- Have two letters of recommendation
- Submit copy of college entrance (ACT or SAT) scores, if applicable
- Submit official information on high school GPA (a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required) and class rank
- Proof of enrollment is required in order to disburse scholarship funds, if selected, and will be requested at a later date
- Request latest transcripts to be sent directly to Maricopa Community Foundation
- Incomplete or late application packets will not be considered
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Most scholarships offered through the Community Foundation Scholarship Program are based on academic ability and financial need. A few scholarships are based on academic ability without consideration of financial need.
The monetary value of each scholarship varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund.
Scholarships awarded will be directly deposited into an account in recipients name at the educational institution of attendance. Recipients will need to provide the name of the institution once enrollment is completed.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Scholarship applications are available between December 1 thru April 1.
he deadline date and time for the Scholarship Program application submission is April 1st at 11:59 PM MST.
High School Seniors
Click here for the (1st-time applicant) Scholarship Application Form
RETURNING RECIPIENTS
*Applicants must have received a Maricopa Community Foundation scholarship the prior year.
Contributing to a Scholarship Fund
The following scholarships welcome contributions from community members:
MCF General Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all graduates of Maricopa high Schools (district and charter) who meet the necessary GPA criteria.
Applications are reviewed by a committee of community members who determine each year’s recipients.
This scholarship supports Maricopa high school graduates in pursuing their educational dreams and opportunities. Applicants must be graduating in the current school year from a high school in the City of Maricopa. Graduates from high schools outside of the City of Maricopa will not be considered for this scholarship.
John E. and Mary Lou Smith Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support for Maricopa students who demonstrate financial need, the potential for academic success, and a history of community service.
John and Mary Lou Smith, longtime residents of Maricopa provided funds to establish a scholarship in their name. When the State of Arizona purchased the property that was Rotary Park, the Smiths donated a portion of the money from the sale to start the scholarship program. Both of the Smiths have been involved in the development of Maricopa for a number of decades. Mary Lou was a key figure in the development of the present library and supporter of the building of the new library. The City of Maricopa is forever grateful to John and Mary Lou for their continued support of the youth in the community.
“We want to support students in our community who may not have had the chance to attend college, giving them the same opportunity to succeed.”
John and Mary Lou Smith
JOHN E. AND MARY LOU SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship provides financial support for Maricopa students who demonstrate financial need, the potential for academic success, and a history of community service.
John and Mary Lou Smith, longtime residents of Maricopa provided funds to establish a scholarship in their name. When the State of Arizona purchased the property that was Rotary Park, the Smiths donated a portion of the money from the sale to start the scholarship program. Both of the Smiths have been involved in the development of Maricopa for a number of decades. Mary Lou was a key figure in the development of the present library and supporter of the building of the new library. The City of Maricopa is forever grateful to John and Mary Lou for their continued support of the youth in the community.
“We want to support students in our community who may not have had the chance to attend college, giving them the same opportunity to succeed.”
