Pinal 40 Scholarship Program

Pinal 40 has raised over $500,000 in scholarships. The organization awards scholarships to individuals who have a desire to further their education and/or seek a career in Agriculture, CTE (Career and Technical Education) or STEM-related fields.

Geographic Scope: Pinal County, Arizona

Focus Areas:

• Agriculture
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• STEM-related fields

Eligibility

All applicants must be planning to further their education in Agriculture, CTE or a STEM-related field at a U.S. College, University or Trade School.

Applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria:

• Must be a graduating senior from a Pinal County high school
• Must be a student from Pinal County who passed the General Educational Development (GED) test
• Must be a home school student from Pinal County who can provide a certificate of completion from their home schooling program
• Must be a full-time college student from Pinal County or attending college in Pinal County

Additional Requirements for All Applicants

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Official High School (for high school seniors) or College (for college students) Transcripts
• Three Letters of Recommendation (at least one must be from a teacher, counselor or equivalent source)
• Applications must be typed

Contact Information

Address: Pinal 40, Inc., P.O. Box 12154, Casa Grande, AZ 85130

Application Process

1. Download Application Materials
   • Download the 2026 Pinal 40 Scholarship Application
   • Download the Scholarship Flyer
2. Prepare Required Documents
   • Official High School transcript (for high school seniors) OR Official College transcript (for college students)
   • Three Letters of Recommendation (at least one must be from a teacher, counselor or equivalent source)
   • Typed application form
3. Submit Application
   • Mail completed application to: Pinal 40, Inc., P.O. Box 12154, Casa Grande, AZ 85130
   • Contact David C. Vermillion for submission details:

Required Materials

• Completed typed application form
• Official transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Proof of GPA (minimum 2.5)
• For home school students: certificate of completion from home schooling program