How much funding does Alisa's Angels Scholarship provide?

Alisa's Angels Scholarship provides $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Alisa's Angels Scholarship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Alisa's Angels Scholarship

Alisas Angels Foundation

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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Alisa's Angels Scholarship

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

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:

Reference must be completed using the online reference form

Referrer must be a teacher, counselor, faith leader, or other individual with personal knowledge or experience with the applicant's community service

Required Materials:

Online application form

750-word essay on service to others

Unofficial high school transcript (through 7th semester)

Reference from qualified individual

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