Local Scholarships
Yuma / La Paz Communities
The following information is for local organizations offering scholarship assistance to Yuma area resident students for higher education.
| John C Lincoln Memorial Scholarship |
Awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a 4-year degree in welding engineering or welding technology. Priority given to students residing or attending school in Arizona. Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
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| Angeles De Desierto Nursing Scholarship |
Scholarships available for Hispanic students enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Must be a resident of Yuma County and have demonstrated financial need with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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| Arizona National Livestock Show Scholarship |
This scholarship is provided to undergraduate and university students who have demonstrated an interest in agriculture. Scholarships are available twice a year.
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Mensa Education & Research Foundation
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Applicants must be a resident of the Greater Phoenix Mensa area (central and northern Arizona) and enrolled in an accredited US institution of post-secondary education. Applicants need not be a member of Mensa.
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| Community Foundation for Southern Arizona |
Scholarships will be available to students not considered to be in the top 10% of their class. Students must have demonstrated need.
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| Caballeros de Yuma |
Caballeros de Yuma offer scholarships to deserving students in and around the Yuma area. Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors as well as current college students.
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| Assistance League of Yuma |
Scholarships available for residents of Yuma County enrolled in occupational/technical programs at AWC. Must be full-time as defined by the program guidelines. Application.
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| Yuma Regional Medical Center Foundation |
Scholarships available to students majoring in any health care field; does not include veterinary medicine or science. For questions or further information, contact:
Barbara Wiley
928.336.7045
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| Hui ‘O Hawai’i of Yuma Scholarship Fund |
Scholarship available to Yuma County Residents.
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| Yuma County Fair, Inc. |
Available to full time Yuma County resident that is a current exhibitor or has exhibited at The Yuma County Fair for two of the last five years. Application.
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The Financial Aid office endeavors to offer only relevant information. However, AWC is not responsible for availability of listed scholarships, application procedures, submission of scholarships, application screening or funds allocated.
