John S. Brewer Memorial Scholarship Fund

Application Process

Online Application Available: Click online application link on organization website

Mail-In Application: Complete form and mail to:
Hope & A Future
P.O. Box 61172
Phoenix, AZ 85082

Application Requirements:

1. New Applicants Must Provide:
- Completed John S. Brewer Memorial Scholarship application
- Two letters of recommendation: (1) Personal; (2) Academic
- If currently enrolled in proposed school/program: copy of most recent transcript
- Copy of FAFSA application or summary report
- Copy of acceptance letter into proposed school/program
- Information on proposed Course of Study/School/Program

2. Continuing/Renewal Applicants Must Provide:
- Completed John S. Brewer Memorial Scholarship Application
- Copy of most recent transcript (failure to provide may result in cancellation of scholarship)
- Any updated FAFSA report
- Verification of current registration

Application Form Components:

Personal Information:

Full name, birth date, contact information (phone, alternative phone)

Current and permanent mailing addresses

Social Security number

Foster Care History:

Current foster care status (yes/no)

Dates in foster care in Arizona (month/year format)

Any foster care experience in other states (dates)

Participation in Royal Family Kids' Camp or Teen Reach Adventure Camp

References:

CPS Case Manager name and phone number

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) name and phone (if applicable)

Personal Reference: name, phone, address (foster family, CASA, CPS Case Manager, Guardian ad Litem, Attorney, etc.)

Academic Reference: name, phone, address (Teacher, Principal, Counselor, etc.)

Education & Training History:

List all high schools, GED programs, Trade or Business schools previously attended

Include: dates attended, degree/diploma awarded, date received (list most recent first)

Proposed School/Program Information:

Name and address of school/university/college/course of study

Type: University, College, Community College, Vocational/Technical School, or Correspondence Course

Proposed course of study (e.g., medical, accounting, nursing, biology, cosmetology, general)

Date applied to school/program

Acceptance status (yes/no); attach acceptance letter if accepted

Proposed start date and completion date

Enrollment status: Part-time, Three-quarter time, or Full-time

Financial aid officer name and phone number

Financial Information:

Semester or school year application (Fall, Spring, Summer, or full year)

List all proposed total expenses: tuition, fees, books, transportation, rent, food, utilities, day care, other

List monthly estimated amounts

All grants, loans, scholarships, work-study programs applied for, received, and amounts

Pell Grant status (yes/no)

FAFSA completion status (yes/no); attach copy if completed

Other sources of funds (personal savings, family, friends, etc.)

Employment Information:

Currently employed (yes/no)

Plan to work while in school (yes/no)

If employed or will be employed: expected earnings, employer name, employer phone

Funding Request:

Total amount requested from Hope & A Future (maximum $5,000)

Date funds are needed

Today's date

Personal Statement:

Essay: Tell Hope & A Future about your goals and objectives in pursuing your chosen course of study

Certification:

Signature affirming need for financial assistance and truthfulness of all information

Statement that applicant will notify Hope & A Future if financial conditions change

Submission Checklist:

Ensure application is complete and all required documents are attached

Do not sign certification until all information is complete

Include all supporting documents

Submission Method: Mail completed application