Get Help Paying for College
Applying for scholarships is one of the most effective ways to lower your college costs. A monetary gift that requires no repayment, a scholarship can help you pay for your tuition, books and supplies, course fees, and other expenses.
Maricopa Community Colleges offers over 600 scholarships—both big and small—to help make your path toward a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree even more affordable.
Maricopa Community Colleges offer two kinds of scholarships, those funded through the District and those funded through the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. We encourage you to apply for scholarships throughout the year. Be sure to check eligibility requirements and application processes and explore your opportunities today.
Scholarship Opportunities
Arizona Teachers Academy (ATA) Scholarship
Supports students enrolled in an educator preparation program at Maricopa Community Colleges who are preparing to teach in an Arizona public or charter school for the same number of years funding is provided—up to two years.
Honors Achievement Award
Supporting currently enrolled students who are maintaining at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA and have completed at least 12 college credits. This scholarship award assists with the cost of tuition, registration, and books.
Maricopa Promise Scholarship
The Maricopa Promise Scholarship provides every eligible student with wraparound support services and a $600 stipend each semester over four consecutive semesters.
Nina Scholars Program
Providing comprehensive support to underserved students, the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies, and other resources in addition to mentorship opportunities.
Presidents’ Honors Scholarship
Providing up to 15 credits of free tuition each semester for incoming first-year college students who have at least a 3.25 unweighted high school GPA. This scholarship award can be applied toward any bachelor’s degree program at any of the 10 colleges.
Spouses of Military Veterans
Supporting the spouses of honorably discharged U.S. military veterans in pursuing their educational goals. This scholarship award is eligible for in-state residents in a declared program, and covers the cost of tuition and fees.
Have Questions?
Have Questions?
For immediate assistance with your financial aid questions, call 480-731-8900. Regular business hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m–6 p.m. and Fridays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Hours are modified during specific times of the year and for business reasons. Information about specific modified hours of operation are located at the Maricopa Contact Center.