The 2012-13 General Scholarship application is available from January 3 to April 2, 2012.

Click here to access the on-line application.

Review the FAQs with the on-line application for more information on how to apply and tips for completing the on-line application.  For addtional questions on the application process, contact International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. by email at info@applyists.com or call Customer Care at 855-670-4787.

The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona’s General Scholarship Program recognizes that students with outstanding academic credentials usually receive many scholarships regardless of their financial need. These scholarships target students who may not be in the top 10% of their class but who show potential for academic success and have need for financial help to attend college.

The General Scholarship Program has been established by many generous donors in the Southern Arizona community.  General scholarship funds include:

Julian Babad Scholarship Fund
Ralph and Mary Darling Scholarship Fund
Oscar and Eleanor Hosmer Scholarship Fund
Janet L. Simek Scholarship Fund
Jan Tarr Scholarship Fund
John H. and Joan L. Tedford Scholarship Fund
Mrs. Rosa Louise Parks Scholarship Fund 
Gary P. Durrenberger Memorial Scholarship Fund
Margaret and Harold Ingram Scholarship Fund

Who is eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply, an applicant must have gone to a high school in Cochise, Pima or Santa Cruz Counties, or a high school in Yuma, Maricopa, Pinal, Graham, and Greenlee Counties that are south of the Gila River. Applicants must be planning on attending an accredited 2- or 4- year college or business/vocational school.
 
While there is no guarantee of continued funding from year to year, students are eligible to re-apply each academic year.

When is the 2012-13 application deadline?
Monday, April 2, 2012 by 10:59 p.m. MST

What are the details of the award?

• This award is for the 2012-13 academic year.
• The number of awards will vary depending on available funding.
• The award amount is $3000 for a 4-year college/school and $1,000 for a 2-year college/school.
• Payment will be made directly to the college/school a student has selected.
• Recipients must register for and complete a minimum of 12 units each semester (or full time as defined by the school) and maintain a 2.5 GPA or better after their first year and a 3.0 GPA their second and subsequent years.
• The college/school will be asked to divide the scholarship award between two (2) semesters and prior to disbursement of the scholarship funds each semester, the school will verify current registration and cumulative GPA.
• The college/school will be advised that the scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies required for the course load.
• Failure to register in a timely manner may result in non-payment of tuition and forfeiture of the scholarship.
• If a student interrupts his/her college education, the student may need to re-apply.
• If a student alters attendance status from full-time to part-time after registering, their scholarship may be revoked the following semester.
• Students may transfer from one institution to another and retain the award as long as the school meets the eligibility requirements.

What are the selection criteria?
Selection will be based on financial need, potential for post-high school educational attainment, participation in community and school activities, and essay content. 

Which school should I list on the application if I have not made a final decision?
List your first choice school on the application. If awarded and your final school choice does not meet award requirements (an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university or vocational/business school) the award will be withdrawn.

How and when will I receive notification?

• Notifications will be sent to recipients and applicants not selected to receive an award by email approximately two months after the final deadline.
• Add info@applyists.com to your email address book or “safe senders list” so these important emails are not sent to your junk mail folder. 
• Do not ‘opt out’ of any email sent from info@applyists.com. You may not receive vital information regarding your scholarship applications.

What are my responsibilities if I am chosen as a recipient?
You must enroll as a full-time (minimum 12 units) undergraduate in the fall semester in which the scholarship is awarded. If you do not register for spring semester, the second installment of the scholarship award will be returned by the college/school to the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.

How and when are checks issued?
If a recipient has returned their signed Scholarship Letter of Agreement by the deadline of May 16, 2013, checks will be issued by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona to the recipient’s college/school in June or after the student has registered. Checks cannot be disbursed until the recipient returns their Scholarship Letter of Agreement.

Are scholarships taxable?
Tax laws vary by country. In the United States, scholarship funds used exclusively for the payment of tuition or textbooks are normally not taxable. The scholarship recipient is responsible for taxes, if any, that may be assessed against your scholarship award. We recommend consulting your tax advisor for more guidance.

Download a PDF version of the 2012-13 General Scholarship Program Announcement Flier.

Questions?
Marthena Maley

Grants and Donor Services Administrator
Donor Relations and Program Services
520-209-2865