All things SENIORS!
Class of 2027
Congratulations to the following scholars:
Valedictorian: TBD
Salutatorian: TBD
Heritage Academy Alumni Association
Hey Seniors! Stay connected with the Heritage Academy Family through the Alumni Association. Just follow this link and join us today!
College Fairs/Workshops/Campus Visits
College Application Workshops
All application/admission workshops will be held in the computer lab, room, 232, during lunch and citizenship.
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Senior scholars must register to reserve a seat and be excused from Citizenship.
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Please know/have your social security number to apply during the application workshops.
Click here to sign up for as many college application workshops as you would like to attend.
August 31st: Arizona State University (ASU), Michael Tavernier
September 1st: Utah Valley University (UVU), Nicole Bigler
September 2nd: University of Advanced Technology (UAT), Lori Saba
September 3rd: Northern Arizona University (NAU), Jennifer Osuna-Rosas
September 8th: Grand Canyon University (GCU), Cole Wilkinson
September 10th: Brigham Young University, Idaho (BYU-I), Natalie Gay
September 14th: Utah Tech University (UT), Katelyn Peterson
September 15th: Southern Utah University (SUU), Shayla Piccini
September 16th: Brigham Young University – Provo (BYU – P), Memo Caldera
September 21st: Eastern Arizona College (EAC), Erik Lehmann
September 22nd: University of Arizona (U of A), JB Bailey
September 23rd: Allegheny University (New York), Victoria Smith (Heritage alumni)
Scholarship Opportunities
Arizona Scholarship and Resources
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31
While our quarterly scholarship is not exclusive to Arizona students, it’s a great no-essay scholarship to apply for in addition to the scholarships on this list! Open to high school, college, and graduate students of all years. DACA students are also encouraged to apply.
Niche $25,000 Monthly Scholarship
Amount: $25,000
Deadline: Monthly
Details: This monthly scholarship is open to all college students! Just fill out one simple registration form.
Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship
Amount: N/A
Deadline: February 1
Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors in New Mexico, Arizona, and California who are planning to pursue a degree in manufacturing engineering or a closely related field. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $1,000 – $2,000
Deadline: February 4
Eligibility: Scholarships open to high school seniors and current college students planning to pursue or currently pursuing a degree in accounting. Must be a US resident.
Amount: $12,000 per year
Deadline: February 4
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school seniors who will be first-generation college students at one of Arizona’s three state universities. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 18
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school seniors and current college students pursuing degrees related to healthcare.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students in Arizona who are pursuing degrees in fine art/studio art. Minimum 3.0 GPA. International students may apply as long as they meet all requirements!
Amount: N/A
Deadline: First week in March
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school and undergraduate students who are immediate family members (spouses, children, and in some cases, grandchildren) of active, retired or deceased public safety officers and firefighters throughout the state.
Amount: up to $2,500
Deadline: March 4
Eligibility: Open to current college students enrolled in aviation related degree programs in the state of Arizona.
Amount: $500
Beaty Martinez Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility: Open to underprivileged Arizona high school seniors.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility: Open to Arizona high school seniors, current college students, and adult re-entry students who identify as LGBTQ+ or are allies and are attending any accredited post-secondary school in the US.
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: May 9
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and Scholarship recipients must maintain their credit union membership in good standing to remain eligible.
Amount: $120,000+
Deadline: September 27
Eligibility: This competitive merit-based full-tuition scholarship is open to Arizona high school seniors. Applicants should have at least a 3.5 GPA and demonstrate leadership in a variety of extracurricular activities.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Novermber 15 and March 15
Eligibility: Open to Arizona women ages 21 and older who are returning to a school at a community college.
Additional scholarship and financial aid resources for Arizona students
In addition to the various Arizona scholarships that are out there for prospective and current college students in the Grand Canyon state, there are also some great online resources out there for students looking to learn more about Arizona colleges and universities, paying for college, and financial aid as a whole.
- Pay4CollegeArizona – Website run by The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education which provides information for students and parents on filing the FAFSA (College Goal FAF$A), Arizona-specific grants, and more. This resource is a great starting point!
- AZ Community Colleges – Launching point for students interested in learning about and possibly attending one of Arizona’s many community colleges.
- College Depot – Run through the Phoenix Public Library, the College Depot is a “free, full-service college access center” where students seeking information about earning a college degree can connect with a college advisor 6 days a week.
Save on college tuition with the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Arizona is one of the 16 member states and territories (including California, Colorado, Washington, and many others!) that participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, which is a program designed to provide “steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students”. Over 160 colleges and universities across the 16 member states participate in WUE, providing Western students with many options for pursuing higher education outside of their home state while still being able to save money.
If you’re determined to be eligible for WUE, and decide to enroll in a WUE institution outside of your home state, you will pay no more than 150% of that institution’s resident tuition rate. Through WUE, the average student saves over $9,000!
Head to the WUE website to learn more about your options.
Top Arizona scholarships offered by colleges & universities
The University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University are Arizona’s three public universities. Below you will find information on some of the top scholarship awards offered by these institutions.
University of Arizona
Arizona Tuition Award
- Awards up to $35,000 per academic year
- This highly competitive award is offered to a select number of non-Arizona high school graduates (must be a US citizen) who are first-time degree-seeking students
- To be considered, students only need to submit a complete University of Arizona admission application by the designated deadline
To learn about University of Arizona’s other tuition awards for international students, community college transfer students, and Arizona residents, check out their financial aid and scholarships page.
Arizona State University
New American University Scholarship for Arizona Residents
- Awards vary depending on a student’s academic record – you can use their scholarship estimator tool to get an estimate.
- The New American University Scholarship is a merit-based award open to Arizona residents who will be incoming college freshmen. This scholarship is split up into several different types of awards: President’s Award, Provost’s Award, Dean’s Award, University Award.
- To be considered, students only need to submit a complete Arizona State University admission application by the designated deadline.
For non-Arizona resident students interested in other New American University Scholarships, check out ASU’s scholarship page for more information.
Northern Arizona University
Lumberjack Scholars Award
- This full-tuition award covers 100% of NAU Flagstaff Mountain campus tuition, minus fees and expenses, for Arizona residents
- Students must have at least a 3.5 GPA to be considered. Selection is also based on a student’s completion and/or progress in the 16 college prep courses that are required for admission – students may not receive a letter grade lower than a “B” in any of the required core courses to remain eligible for the scholarship.
- Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for the Lumberjack Scholars Award, as well as all other merit and need-based tuition awards, when they apply to NAU.
To learn about other awards available to Arizona residents and non-residents, check out NAU’s scholarship page.
Top Private Scholarship Search Engines
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Scholarships.com: Matches you with customized awards based on your profile and lets you sort by deadlines or award amounts.
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Bold.org: Features exclusive grants and custom scholarships funded by individuals and companies.
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Fastweb: Connects you to a massive, frequently updated database of college and trade school awards.
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BigFuture: Run by the College Board, offering filters for location, academic stage, and keywords.
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CareerOneStop: Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, indexing thousands of searchable financial aid opportunities.
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ScholarshipOwl: Simplifies applying to multiple private scholarships through an automated platform.
Cap and Gown
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Make sure you complete the FAFSA®, in October of each school year, which is the application form you use to request financial aid from the government and from your future college.
You can fill out the form at the government website https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Watch this video to help fill out the Financials section of the FAFSA.
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