Maricopa Community College (MCC) Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Tempe, Arizona

Purpose: Promote excellence among Tempe's top high school students and help young adults improve their opportunities and the communities in which they live.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a graduating senior from any high school within the Tempe Union High School District OR be a graduating senior who lives in Tempe, Arizona and attends a publicly funded, accredited Arizona high school
• Be admitted as a full-time student (24 credit hours per academic year) at a Maricopa County Community College
• Be classified as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes
• Meet one of the following:
  • Have a minimum 3.0 grade point average
  • Be ranked in the top 25% of their graduating class
  • Have an SAT reasoning score of 1040 or higher
  • Have an ACT score of 22 or higher
  • Show extracurricular involvement in school and/or community; strong leadership abilities and communication skills
• Demonstrate potential to continue with college career by remaining in good standing and maintaining all scholarship criteria
• Financial need is not a requirement but may be considered

Ineligible: Members of the Tempe Diablos, their spouses, children, grandchildren and/or dependents

Renewal

This scholarship may be renewable for up to 7 consecutive semesters if all criteria are maintained and funding is available. Students must submit each semester's transcript to scholarships@tempediablos.org to be considered for renewal.

Program History

• Scholarship program started more than 33 years ago with $60,000
• 1,200+ scholarships given to date
• $5,250,000 in scholarship dollars awarded
• $260,000 in scholarships funded annually

Application Process

Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2027

Interviews: Saturday, February 21, 2027

Required Materials (submit in this order)

1. Complete the Tempe Diablos Scholarship application form
2. Attach a typewritten document (1-2 pages, double-spaced) describing:
   • Personal and family background
   • Education and career goals
   • How this scholarship will assist in achieving education and career goals
   • Any unusual personal expenses or income situations that make it difficult for you and your family to contribute to the cost of your education
3. Attach a separate document listing:
   • Extracurricular activities
   • Honors
   • Positions of leadership
   • Volunteer/community service (include years of involvement)
4. Attach a copy of high school transcript, which includes:
   • Grades from most recently completed semester
   • Cumulative GPA
   • Class percentile ranking
   • (Unofficial copies are acceptable)
5. Attach one (1) letter of recommendation from a professional who can attest to the potential for success in academics and character of the applicant
6. Optional: Attach an Academic Budget Form to have financial need considered

Submission: All applications and required attachments must be submitted online by Thursday, January 15, 2027.

Questions: Email scholarships@tempediablos.org