Alisa's Angels Scholarship
Funding Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Graduating high school seniors from Arizona
Geography
- Non-Discrimination Policy: Alisa's Angels Foundation does not discriminate in awarding scholarships based on race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Other requirements
- Minimum GPA: 2.75 or higher
- Scholarship may be used for any college, university, community college, or qualified trade school
- Scholarship Management: Funds are managed by the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF)
Overview
The Alisa's Angels Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional commitment to service to others and leadership in their communities.
Geographic Scope: Arizona and Colorado Springs area
Award Details:
- Amount: $5,000 per scholarship
- Number of Awards: Up to 8 scholarships awarded annually
- Distribution: $2,500 available in the first year of school; remainder available in following years if student is in good standing
- Eligible Use: Books and tuition only; funds issued directly to the school
Selection Criteria:
- Primary criterion: History of service to others
- Additional criteria: Financial need, academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduating high school seniors from Arizona
- Minimum GPA: 2.75 or higher
- Scholarship may be used for any college, university, community college, or qualified trade school
Non-Discrimination Policy: Alisa's Angels Foundation does not discriminate in awarding scholarships based on race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Scholarship Management: Funds are managed by the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF)
Contact Information:
- For deferrals or university information changes: Contact ACF at scholarship@azfoundation.org or 602.381.1400
- General information: alisasangels.org
Background: The Alisa's Angels Foundation was established in 2005 in memory of Alisa Wallendorf, who was committed to helping others.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Application Process:
1. Complete the online application form on the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) website
2. Submit a 750-word essay detailing your service to others
3. Submit an unofficial transcript covering through the 7th semester of high school
4. Arrange for a reference to be submitted
Reference Requirements:
Required Materials:
What Alisas Angels Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2020
- 12
- Total given
- $30K
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Range
- $500–$4,590
- By dollars: Arizona 100%. Top recipient cities: Tucson, AZ.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Julia Garcia · Tucson, AZ
Scholarship to arizona state university
$4,590
Amy Zhou · Tucson, AZ
Scholarship to yale university
$2,500
Christina Davila · Tucson, AZ
Scholarship to arizona state university
$2,500
Emmy Hendricks · Tucson, AZ
Scholarship to colorado school of mines
$2,500
Grace Darymple · Tucson, AZ
Scholarship to university of california, los angeles
$2,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- College prep
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