Alisas Angels Foundation Scholarship

Name: Alisa’s Angels Foundation Scholarship

Award Amount: $5,000

Information And Eligibility:

The Alisa’s Angels Foundation Scholarship is a service-driven award designed to recognize Arizona high school seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to helping others and making a meaningful, positive impact in their communities. This scholarship reflects the mission of Alisa’s Angels Foundation, which focuses on compassion, service, and uplifting individuals through acts of kindness and community involvement.

Unlike scholarships that focus primarily on GPA or test scores, this award places significant emphasis on community service, volunteerism, and personal character. Students who have consistently given their time, energy, and leadership to causes such as nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, healthcare initiatives, food banks, youth mentoring programs, or other community-based efforts are strongly encouraged to apply. The selection committee looks for applicants who have shown genuine dedication to serving others rather than one-time or superficial volunteer experiences.

The scholarship is intended to support students pursuing practical, career-focused education pathways. Eligible recipients must plan to enroll in an accredited two-year college or vocational/technical school. This includes community colleges, trade schools, and career training programs that prepare students for in-demand professions such as healthcare support roles, skilled trades, technology, business services, and other workforce-oriented fields. The $5,000 award may be used to help cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other education-related expenses.

Applicants must be high school seniors residing in Arizona and graduating in the current academic year. While there is no stated minimum GPA requirement, students should demonstrate academic readiness for postsecondary education through their transcripts and overall school performance. Strong personal character, reliability, and a clear sense of purpose are key qualities valued by the foundation.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a graduating high school senior in Arizona
• Must plan to enroll in an accredited two-year college or vocational/technical school
• Must demonstrate a consistent record of community service and positive community impact
• Must show readiness for postsecondary education through academic records

Application Requirements:

Applicants are required to complete the scholarship application through the Arizona Community Foundation’s scholarship portal. All submitted materials should clearly reflect the student’s service involvement, character, and future goals. Required materials typically include:

• A completed online scholarship application
• Official high school transcripts
• Letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s community service, such as volunteer coordinators, nonprofit leaders, teachers, counselors, or mentors
• A personal essay describing community service activities, leadership experiences, and future educational and career goals

The essay is a critical component of the application. Students should thoughtfully describe the types of service they have participated in, why these efforts mattered to them, and how their experiences have shaped their personal values and future plans. Applicants are also encouraged to explain how their chosen educational path aligns with their desire to continue serving others or contributing positively to their community.

Selection Criteria:

• Depth and consistency of community service involvement
• Personal character, compassion, and leadership
• Clarity of educational and career goals
• Quality and sincerity of the application essay

Deadline: Opens January 1; Closes March 1

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