Verano Resiliency Competitive Scholarship
Funding Amount
$500 per award, up to 500 scholarships annually
Deadline
June 30, 2026
69 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Verano Resiliency Competitive Scholarship
Funder: Verano Learning Partners (AZ, US)
Status: Active, competitive scholarship program
Geographic Scope: Arizona
Focus Areas: Post-secondary educational expenses for graduating students from Arizona Online Alternative Ed Charter Schools
Eligibility
- Graduation Status: Must be in the 2025 graduation class from an Arizona Virtual Alternative Ed Charter School (proof of on-track graduation required)
- GPA Requirement: Minimum accumulated GPA of 2.0 calculated strictly from courses taken at an Arizona Online Alternative Ed Charter School
- Essay Submission: Must submit a 300-word maximum essay describing how their student journey at an Arizona Online Alternative Ed Charter School helped them achieve successful graduation
- Letter of Recommendation: Must provide one letter of recommendation from a teacher, educator, or case manager, ideally addressing obstacles overcome and their journey with school and past experiences
Award Details
- Award Amount: $500 per scholarship
- Number of Awards: Up to 500 scholarships available annually (capped to maintain competitiveness)
- Award Use: Scholarship funds must be used for post-secondary expenses such as college tuition, books, certification courses, or similar educational costs
Selection Criteria
- Quality of the educator's letter of recommendation
- Quality and impact of the personal essay
- If applications exceed available scholarships, competitive selection based on essay quality and recommendation letter quality
Key Information
- Organization: Verano Learning Partners is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by a United States Marine Corps veteran
- Limited Awards: The number of scholarships is intentionally capped at up to 500 annually to ensure competitiveness—not all eligible students will automatically receive an award
Contact Information
13185 W Thomas Road
Goodyear, AZ 85395
623.444.5946
How to Apply
Application Process
#### Application Period
#### Required Materials
1. Evidence of GPA: Unofficial transcript showing minimum 2.0 GPA from Arizona Online Alternative Ed Charter School coursework
2. Letter of Recommendation: One letter from a teacher, educator, or case manager (max 50 MB file size if submitted digitally)
3. 300-Word Essay: Essay describing how Arizona Online Alternative Ed Charter School has helped the student succeed (300 words maximum, can be submitted as inline text or file attachment, max 50 MB)
#### Submission Format
- Online application form with the following fields: - Name (First and Last) - Email (required, with confirmation) - Phone - Essay (300 words max, can submit text or file attachment) - Letter of Recommendation (file upload, max 50 MB) - CAPTCHA verification
#### Selection Process
1. Scholarship committee reviews all submitted applications
2. Review based on quality of educator's letter of recommendation and personal essay
3. Selection continues until 500 eligible students have been selected
4. If qualified applicants exceed available scholarships, competitive selection determines awards based on essay and recommendation quality
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