How much funding does Verma & Ed Pastor Scholarship Fund provide?

Verma & Ed Pastor Scholarship Fund provides $2,500 - $5,000 in funding.

Verma & Ed Pastor Scholarship Fund

PHOENIX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

$2,500 - $5,000

Deadline

May 1, 2026

10 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Verma & Ed Pastor Scholarship Fund

Overview: A $1 million scholarship fund established by the Phoenix Community Development & Investment Corporation to honor the life, legacy, and positive community impacts of former Arizona Congressman Ed Pastor.

Geographic Scope: Maricopa County, Arizona

Award Amounts:

$2,500 for one academic year at a 2-year college/community college

$5,000 for one academic year at a public university

Each scholarship is renewable for one additional year (maximum of two awards) if students maintain good standing and required GPA

Eligibility Criteria:

Arizona resident living in Maricopa County

Age 26 and younger

High school senior, first-time college student, or re-entry student

Unweighted cumulative academic GPA of 2.5 or higher (must maintain)

Demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA

Accepted into or expecting acceptance to an accredited public college or university in Maricopa County (e.g., Arizona State University or any Maricopa Community College)

Pursuing a certificate, associate's, or bachelor's degree

Must be enrolled full-time

Preference: High school seniors, first-time college students, and adult re-entry students ages 18-26

Administration: The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) administers the scholarship fund for PCDIC

Contact: (480) 482-1086

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Apply online through the Arizona Community Foundation scholarship portal at https://azfoundation.academicworks.com
2. Complete all application requirements
3. Submit by the application deadline: May 1 (annual)

Required Materials:

FAFSA completion (to demonstrate financial need)

Proof of acceptance or expected acceptance to an accredited public college or university in Maricopa County

Academic records showing cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Evidence of residency in Maricopa County, Arizona

Notes:

Funds are distributed directly to schools

Students applying by the first deadline (typically in March) will be matched with 100+ other scholarships

Final application deadline: May 1 each year

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