Donor Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Chandler Unified School District (CUSD), Arizona

Overview:
CEF offers nearly 100 donor-funded scholarships for CUSD graduating seniors. These scholarships are made possible through generous donations from individuals and organizations and recognize different attributes and accomplishments. Financial awards range from $500 to $3,000, with opportunities for students to receive multiple awards.

Eligibility:

• High school seniors graduating from CUSD high schools
• Each scholarship has unique criteria based on donor specifications
• Recipients can receive multiple awards

What They Fund:

• Support for students pursuing higher education
• Scholarships recognizing various attributes and accomplishments (academics, community contributions, personal resilience, etc.)

Contact Information:

• Phone: (480) 224-3030
• Mailing Address: 1525 West Frye Road, Chandler, Arizona 85224
• Physical Location: 1851 East Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85297

Application Process

Timeline:

• Application Opens: January 8, 2026
• Application Deadline: March 27, 2026
• Recipients notified in late April via system and invited to celebration event at their school

Required Documents to Prepare Before Applying:

1. Download copy of CUSD high school transcript from Infinite Campus (DOCUMENTS tab, UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT with in-progress classes)
2. Gather information about all high school activities including:
   • Volunteering
   • Clubs
   • Awards earned
   • Sports
   • Performing arts
   • Other extracurricular involvement
3. Collect names and contact information of 1-2 references (typically a high school teacher/coach; some donors request an elementary school teacher)
4. Complete FAFSA form (strongly recommended, though not technically required)

Application Steps:

1. Log on and register as a user on the Foundant Scholarship Platform (https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cefscholarship) - Use Google Chrome recommended
2. Complete the Common Application Questionnaire with multiple questions about yourself
   • Note: Once submitted, cannot be edited; however, can save and return to edit each section before final submit
3. Have parent/guardian complete FAFSA form online (keeps information confidential and provides consistent way to measure financial need)
4. Click 'Submit' and review the scholarships listed
   • Some will show "Application Submitted" (complete)
   • Some may show "Application Draft" with supplemental questions and essay prompts
5. For "Application Draft" scholarships: Complete supplemental information and hit submit for each independent application
6. Monitor application status through Foundant portal
7. Volunteer panel will review and evaluate applications; recipients notified through system

Application Platform: Foundant Scholarship Platform at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cefscholarship

Notes:

• Can save work and return to complete later
• Some scholarships awarded by nomination only (not through platform)
• Enrollment verification may be required for some awards