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Ray Davies Community Services Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • A high school graduate

Geography

  • Based in Southern Arizona, including Yuma, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise counties or certain regions of Graham, Greenle

Other requirements

  • Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: CFSA policy prohibits the disbursement of scholarships to for-profit educational institutions.
  • Not eligible: If you intend to enroll or currently study at a for-profit institution, your application will not be eligible for these scholarships.

Overview

The Ray Davies Community Services Scholarship, established by the Tucson Mayor and Council, aims to support students from Southern Arizona in their educational pursuits. With a focus on community service and academic potential, this scholarship is available for high school graduates demonstrating financial need. It reflects the commitment of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona to nurture future leaders through educational assistance, fostering a skilled workforce and vibrant communities.

Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders
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.
The Ray Davies Community Services Scholarship was established by action of the Tucson Mayor and Council to authorize the Human Relations Commission to sponsor the scholarship to recognize student volunteer activities.
The scholarship provides financial support for Southern Arizona students who can demonstrate financial need, the potential for academic success, and a history of community service.

Eligibility

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.

Ineligibility

CFSA policy prohibits the disbursement of scholarships to for-profit educational institutions. If you intend to enroll or currently study at a for-profit institution, your application will not be eligible for these scholarships.

What Community Foundation for Southern Arizona actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
346
Total given
$11.81M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,300–$1.06M
  • By dollars: Arizona 85%, California 3%, New York 2%. Top recipient cities: Tucson, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Nogales, AZ.
  • 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • University of Arizona Foundation · Tucson, AZ

    $1.06M

  • Community Food Bank Inc DBA Community Food Bank of Southern · Tucson, AZ

    $273K

  • The University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ

    Scholarships

    $265K

  • Youth on Their Own · Tucson, AZ

    $236K

  • Tucson Medical Center Foundation TMC Health Foundation · Tucson, AZ

    $208K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Youth services

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