Adult Learners Scholarship
Funding Amount
$3,000 - $5,000
Deadline
April 30, 2027
388 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Adult Learners Scholarship
Funder: Desert Financial Foundation
Geographic Scope: Arizona
Focus Areas: Education; support for adult learners pursuing certificates or degrees
- Age 25 or older
- Currently enrolled or intending to enroll in an accredited Arizona college, university, or certification program
- Current member of Desert Financial Credit Union
- No specific GPA requirement mentioned
Eligibility
- Number of Awards: 30 adults annually (based on 2024 cycle with 27 at $3,000 and 3 at $5,000)
- Total Annual Funding: $96,000 (based on 2024 cycle)
- Standard Scholarships: $3,000 (27 awards)
- Top Scholarships: $5,000 (3 randomly selected awards)
- Recipients also receive gifts including iPad, iPad case, Apple Pencil, snacks, and school supplies
Award Details
Background
Desert Financial Foundation supports adult learners seeking to advance their education and improve their financial situations. As of 2024, the Foundation has awarded over $1 million in scholarships since 2015. Nearly 160 applicants competed for the 30 available scholarships in 2024.Contact
Nina Tekwani Director of Brand Communications press@desertfinancial.comWebsite: desertfinancial.com/Scholarships
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Period: Applications accepted on a rolling basis (deadline typically late April based on 2024 cycle)
Required Materials:
Selection Criteria:
Award Notification: Selected recipients are invited to Desert Financial Foundation Scholarship Ceremony for celebration and award distribution (typically held in May)
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