Helen Dyar King Scholarship

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Amount
Awarded

$5,000

Awarded

Application Deadline

March 15

Sunday
Awarded By:

Arizona Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards varies annually. Approximately three awards were provided last year.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a woman.
  2. Must be a high school senior or current undergraduate student at the time of application.
  3. Must be a resident of Arizona.
  4. Must have work experience in military or law enforcement, or a parent/guardian who has been employed in the profession.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
  6. This award is for U.S. students.
  7. Must have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

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Description: This scholarship is available for high school seniors and undergraduate students in Arizona. Preference is given to women and students with military or law enforcement backgrounds.

Application requirements for the Helen Dyar King Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • FAFSA
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: The Arizona Community Foundation provides scholarships for high school seniors and current college students throughout Arizona. Selection for awards is based primarily on academic records, financial need (as demonstrated by the FAFSA paperwork), and the quality of other submission items such as essays and recommendation letters.

Award Amount: $5,000 annually, non-renewable. Previous recipients are eligible to re-apply and may receive priority for future awards.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, March 15

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Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, March 15

Applications for the Helen Dyar King Scholarship are available on the Arizona Community Foundation website. To apply, the applicant must register with the foundation. In addition to a completed application, the applicant must also submit the following: two letters of recommendation, one from his/her guidance counselor and one from a high school academic teacher, attesting to his/her academic strengths and determination to succeed at the university; a high school transcript through the seventh semester; a 500- to 700-word essay addressing the topic listed on the application; typed personal statements; verification of SAT and/or ACT test scores; and a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form(FAFSA). The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, at high school guidance offices, and at college financial aid offices. All application materials must be submitted online by the deadline date.
Contact: Michelle Grijalva
Address: 2201 E. Camelback Road Suite 202 Phoenix, Arizona 85016
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