Hall of Fame and Schoolhouse Soiree

AWC Foundation seeking nominations for Hall of Fame

February 16, 2023

Save the date: Schoolhouse Soiree to be held October 6

Yuma, AZ (February 16, 2023) – Nominations are now being sought for the Arizona Western College Hall of Fame.

Scholarship cycle

AWC Foundation scholarship cycle opens

February 16, 2023

Yuma, AZ (February 16, 2023) – The Arizona Western College Foundation is committed to making education universally accessible for students. Part of this work consists of removing economic barriers through scholarships.

“Like the diverse student body at AWC, we have a diverse offering of scholarship opportunities. We encourage everyone to apply for scholarships through our user-friendly scholarship portal,” said Laura Knaresboro, AWC Foundation Chief Operating Officer.

AWC Foundation receives $10K donation to support East Yuma County students

AWC Foundation receives $10K donation to support East Yuma County students

July 21, 2022

Yuma, AZ (July 21, 2022) – Yuma Investment Group Wealth Management recently donated $10,000 to the Arizona Western College Foundation to benefit East Yuma County students.

The contribution was the result of the firm’s recent Carson Partners Impact Award, which gives winners a $5,000 match award to donate to their favorite organization.

Foothills Bank donates $10K in support of AWC Foundation scholarships

Foothills Bank donates $10K in support of AWC Foundation scholarships

June 6, 2022

Yuma, AZ (June 6, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Foundation recently received a $10,000 donation from Foothills Bank to be used for student scholarships.

Foothills Bank has donated $10,000 in support of AWC Foundation scholarships yearly since 2018.

"Contributions like these are essential to the success of our mission to make education universally accessible by removing economic barriers. We are grateful to Foothills Bank for their support,” said Gladys Anaya, AWC Foundation Development Manager.