How do I apply for campus scholarships at SMCC?

Step 1: SMCC General Scholarship

The scholarship process for 2008-2009 is now closed.  Awards will be determined by mid June and announced after July 1, 2008.

Step 2: Maricopa Community College

The Maricopa Community College Foundation Office also has an early spring application process which is available on-line at:

• Maricopa Community College Foundation

Step 3: College Departments

Check with college departmental major areas such as Math/Science, Theatre, Music, Art, Communications, etc., as they often have their own departmental scholarships.   The Math/Science dept. currently has a great NSF award students may apply for -- check with Tim Frank, Instructor in that area.

Step 4: External/Private Donors

The following external private donor sites are also highly recommended for awards:

Applications Available Online

A-H

• AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship Opportunity (Deadline: April 1, 2008)
• ASU Maroon & Gold Scholarship (Deadline February 1, 2008)
• ARI Ayn Rand Institute (education programs/contests)
• Arizona College Scholarship Foundation (ACSF)
  • Application Cover Letter
  • Recommender Form
  • Scholarship Application
• A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship (Deadline:  April 30)
• AZ Business & Professional Women's Foundation
• Asian & Pacific Islanders Scholarship
• Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
  (Campus Contact: Helen Smith)
• Chelsa Educational Financing
• City of Phx Women's Commission Scholarship 
• CSMES Application (Computer Science, Engineering and Math Scholarship)
• Dorrance Scholarship Progams (pdf)(Deadline: May 1, 2008)
• Early High School Graduation Scholarship Grant (EGSP)
• EPAZ Scholarship 2008
• Fatomei Scholarship Search (excellent source)
• HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities Scholarships & Internships

I-M

• INCIGHT Resources for Self-Empowerment (Students w/ Disabilities)
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
• Jacques Avent Scholarship Application
• KeyBank
• Latino College Dollars
• Maricopa Council on Black American Affairs MCBAA Scholarship  (Deadline: February 29, 2008)
• Maricopa Study Abroad opportunities
• Maricopa Study Abroad Scholarships
• MACHE (Maricopa Association of Chicanos for Higher Education

N-S

• NASA Scholarship (Deadline:  March 1, 2008)
• National Council of La Raza Scholarships & Internships Opportunities
• Nikei Student Relocation Fund (AZ Student scholarship for students of Southeast Asian descent) Deadline: March 31, 2008 
• Nina Mason Pulliam (an incredible award w/scholarship and $2500 living allowance for students who were raised in the child welfare system, OR have physical disabilities, OR are students over 25 with dependents.
• Ortiz Family Foundation
• Phoenix Suns
• Ronnie Felix Memorial Scholarships for Nursing Students (Deadline: April 15, 2008)
• SallieMae Fund
• SalleMae Fund & BET Announce New Scholarship Resources
• SMCC Theatre Program Scholarship (Talent Award Application) 
• Study Abroad Opportunities

T-Z

• Teacher Education Scholarships  (Dateline: April 3, 2008 - SMCC Faculty Senate)
• Tempe St. Lukes Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship (Deadline: March 14, 2008)
• USAFunds ( Arizona Silver Anniversary Scholarships)
• USDA Scholarship Program
• University of AZ (for top transfer students to the UofA)

Step 5: Visit the Learning Resource Center

The LRC contains scholarships resource directories of local and national scholarships. Also high school and public libraries are excellent resources for scholarships references and guides.

Step 6: Visit a Bookstore

Depending on your budget, a good investment may be the purchase of scholarship search guides that may be in local bookstores. The ASU Bookstore may also have these guides.