Cyprus Tohono Corporation Four Year Scholarship Grant

The Cyprus Tohono Corporation Four Year Scholarship, funded by Freeport-McMoRan, supports Tohono O’odham Nation members in Arizona pursuing higher education. Two scholarships cover tuition, fees, books, and room and board for up to four years at accredited institutions. Recipients must engage in the Success Services Program, maintaining a 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment. Preference is given to Tohono O’odham members, with annual renewals contingent on academic performance.

This scholarship is funded by the Cyprus Tohono Corporation, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, and administered by Education Forward Arizona. Two scholarships are awarded to two students who are enrolled Tohono O’odham Nation members residing in Arizona and attending an accredited Arizona based university.
This scholarship will cover tuition, fees, books and room and board at the rate of an in-state Arizona resident for up to four years.
Program Requirements
Students awarded with a scholarship are also required to participate in the Success Services Program, in partnership with Education Forward Arizona. The participation requirements include:
Participation in advising sessions with a Success Adviser twice per semesterKeeping in constant contact with your Success AdviserSubmit all paperwork, including transcripts, schedules, school changes and other requests by Education Forward Arizona or your Success AdviserRespond to all Education Forward Arizona communication within 48 hoursAttend the Annual Leadership Symposium (if required by your Success Adviser)Attend one Scholar Success Network meeting per semesterFollow the College and Career Success Milestones as presented by your Success Adviser

Eligibility

Be an enrolled member of one of the following tribal nations:Hualapai TribeNavajo NationSan Carlos Apache TribeTohono O’odham NationWhite Mountain Apache TribeAk-Chin Indian CommunityGila River Indian CommunityHopi TribePascua Yaqui TribeSalt River Pima-Maricopa Indian CommunityTonto Apache TribeYavapai- Apache NationYavapai Prescott Indian TribeZuni PuebloBe attending an accredited community college, tribal college, four-year university, trade school, or graduate school.Be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours or full time as deemed by the institution)Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be in good current academic standingScholarships are awarded on an annual basis. Scholarship renewal is contingent upon maintaining good academic standing, maintaining full-time enrollment and a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.

Ineligibility

Prior receipt of a scholarship does not guarantee a future academic year scholarship.If you are a current Native American Scholarship Program scholarship recipient, DO NOT submit an application.