Marge Christensen Gould Memorial Scholarship Grant

Marge Christensen Gould Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: January 25, 2026

Summary

The Marge Christensen Gould Memorial Scholarship, valued at $1,500 annually, honors the legacy of Marge Gould, a dedicated educator at Catalina High School. It aims to support students from Southern Arizona, especially those graduating from specific local high schools. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and can re-apply for up to four years. This initiative emphasizes the importance of education in fostering future leaders within the community.

Overview

Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders We believe a thriving community depends on supporting the educational aspirations of students to help ensure they have every opportunity to become future leaders in a talented and skilled workforce. Scholarships and awards at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona are as unique and diverse as the donors who establish them. These programs are made possible by the generosity of donors who want to support students in need of financial assistance to achieve their dreams. Marge Christensen Gould Memorial Scholarship The Marge Christensen Gould Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Marge Gould. Marge Gould taught at Catalina High School for 28 years, retiring in 2014. For over 18 of those years, she was the coordinator and teacher for the LEARN Program (an alternative literacy and workplace skills program for at-risk students). This scholarship is intended to continue her legacy. This scholarship awards $1,500 annually, and the recipient may re-apply to receive the scholarship up to four times.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.Applicant must be a high school graduate.Applicant must have graduated from a high school based in Southern Arizona, including Yuma, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise counties or certain regions of Graham, Greenlee, Pinal, and Maricopa located south of the Gila River.Applicants must be graduating seniors from Innovation Tech, Catalina, Project More, TAP, Sunnyside, Desert View, or Star Academic High Schools.