How much funding does Donor Scholarships provide?

Donor Scholarships provides $500 - $3,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Donor Scholarships?

The deadline is March 27, 2027.

Donor Scholarships

CHANDLER EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

$500 - $3,000

Deadline

March 27, 2027

353 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Donor Scholarships

Funder: Chandler Education Foundation (CEF)

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

Background:
Chandler Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986. Their mission is to ignite the power of community fundraising to fuel access, innovation, and excellence within CUSD.

How to Apply

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

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