How much funding does Baylee Barradas Scholarship Fund provide?

Baylee Barradas Scholarship Fund provides Partial tuition coverage (amount varies based on financial need) in funding.

When is the deadline for Baylee Barradas Scholarship Fund?

The deadline is April 30, 2026.

Baylee Barradas Scholarship Fund

FIRST PLACE AZ

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Funding Amount

Partial tuition coverage (amount varies based on financial need)

Deadline

April 30, 2026

22 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Baylee Barradas Scholarship Fund

Organization: First Place AZ

Geographic Scope: Phoenix, Arizona

Program Focus: Scholarship for Transition Academy students to cover a portion of private-pay program costs

Background: Established to honor Baylee Barradas, one of the first Transition Academy students, who exemplified strength, courage, and a desire for independent living.

Eligibility Requirements

Complete initial Transition Academy program application
Complete Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) program interview
Meet Transition Academy admission requirements
Receive program acceptance letter
Verify financial need
Target population: Adults with autism and other special abilities

Award Details

Scholarships awarded are applied as a credit to program costs
Each accepted student who demonstrates financial need receives a scholarship application link via email
Review panel: Panelists from First Place AZ and SARRC
Scoring: 4-point scale per question, maximum 16 points total
Review criteria include student motivation, personal goal achievement, household management skills, employment goals, and community engagement

Recurrence & Reporting

Annual awards with required annual review and reporting
Reporting includes: student statement (favorite activities, new skills), parent statement (learning experiences, family impact, next steps), and staff statement (spring semester assessment)

Contact Information:

First Place AZ

3001 N. Third St.

Phoenix, AZ 85012

Phone: 602.464.6600

Website: firstplaceaz.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Eligibility Timeline:
1. Complete initial program application for Transition Academy
2. Complete SARRC program interview
3. Meet admission requirements
4. Receive program acceptance letter
5. Verify financial need
6. Receive scholarship application link via email

Required Application Materials:

#### Applicant Information

Applicant name (First, Last)

Applicant email

Parent/Guardian name (First, Last)

Phone number

Email address

#### Student Application Essays (5 Questions)

1. Household & Self-Reliance Skills: Describe what skills you still need to learn or practice to become more self-reliant in your everyday life.

2. Employment Goals: Explain why being employed is important to you. Name three jobs you would like to have in the future.

3. Roommate Living: Describe what you think you will like most about having roommates and what challenges you might face living with roommates.

4. Program Motivation: Explain in a few sentences why you would like to attend the Transition Academy.

5. Community Engagement: What does "community" mean to you? How do you plan to connect to your community? How do you plan to find outlets for your personal interests and passions? (Example: music–attend live music events; gaming–host and/or attend gaming events; etc.)

Review & Scoring Criteria:

Panel review of student responses

4-point rating scale per answer (1=minimal evidence to 4=strong understanding and motivation)

Discussion of student motivation from SARRC interview

Consensus-based award decisions

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