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Vanita A. Schwenn Scholarship

Arizona Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026
Closes: 3/16/2026

The Vanita A. Schwenn Scholarship is open to first-generation college students who are U.S. citizens. Students who are seeking an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree are welcome to apply. Residents of Arizona, California, Oregon, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington and those who are seeking a degree in organizational leadership/management, education, medicine, music, or psychology receive special consideration.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Undergraduate or graduate student
  • Seeking an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree
  • U.S. citizen
  • Firstgeneration college student
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to residents of Arizona, California, Oregon, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington, as well as to those seeking a degree in organizational leadership/management, education, medicine, music, or psychology.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student
    Location
    • Country: US
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen
    Situation
    First-Generation College Student

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