Scholarships in College Senior

Activity Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 4

Applicant must be a student who participates in certain activities and is enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester.

 

Performing Arts Scholarship (Signal Peak)

Award: -, Deadline: June 4

Applicant must enroll in a minimum of six credit hours each semester, and be participating in band, drama, or choir at the College.

 

Alice P. Chancellor Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a student who is majoring in nursing and accepted into the Nursing Program. Applicant must also have and maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA and be a Cochise County high school graduate.

 

Andrea Cracchiolo Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a student enrolled full-time in a health-related education course, be a high school graduate, and be able to provide references on academic and personal character, along with records demonstrating academic standing. Additionally, the applicant's parents must have resided in the community for at least one year in order to be eligible. Selection will be based upon academic excellence, among a few other factors.

 

Bruce Winter Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be majoring in professional pilot technology, be enrolled in the pro-pilot program, have earned a commercial pilot rating from Cochise College and finally, have and maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA. Screening by aviation department chair and two aviation faculty members, as well as by normal Foundation procedures are required.

 

Carlotta S. Madril Scholarship

Award: $150, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a student with a 2.0 ("C") average who does not excel at achievement tests.

 

Clark & Allie Wilson Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a non-traditional female student returning to school after spending time in the workforce or raising a family. She must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours.

 

Scholars Scholarship

Award: $250, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a returning student with a minimum of 12 units completed at the College. Applicant must have and maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA and submit a 500-word essay addressing their life story.

 

Darryl A. Duncan Memorial Scholarship

Award: $150, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a full-time student majoring in computer information systems with an emphasis in networking who is seeking an AAS degree. Additionally, applicant must have and maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA.

 

Dick Curtis Memorial Rodeo Scholarship

Award: $100, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a member of the Cochise College rodeo team and have a 2.5 or higher GPA.

 

Don and Virginia Butterfield Scholarship - Graduate

Award: $500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a Cochise College graduate pursuing higher education at a university in addition to having and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

 

Doyle T. Smith, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be enrolled in the aviation maintenance technology program, be recommended by aviation staff, and have a 3.0 or higher GPA.

 

Dr. and Mrs. Rehurek Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a returning student with the academic goal of a bachelor's degree. Applicant must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours, be enrolled full-time at the College, and maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher.

 

Dr. Ralph Arnold Nursing Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a full-time nursing student with a career goal of becoming a nurse, while also having and maintaining a 2.5 or higher GPA.

 

Fred and Annie Roeben Jazz Scholarship

Award: $50, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a student who is a participant in the jazz ensemble and improvisation classes, have a letter of reference from a jazz/music instructor at the college, and be a part-time student.

 

Guy Hollis Memorial Scholarship

Award: $250, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a full-time student majoring in mathematics who has a 3.0 or higher GPA. A recommendation by a college math instructor is required.

 

Helen Mulholland Memorial Scholarship

Award: $400, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a returning student who has completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at the College. Applicant must have declared secondary science education or math education as a major or be pursuing an associate of science degree. Academic achievement must be demonstrated, while applicant must have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. The majority of applicant's classes must be on the Douglas Campus.

 

Herrmann Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a Benson High School graduate and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recommendation by high school counselor is required.

 

Howard V. Barker Memorial Scholarship

Award: $250, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a full-time Cochise student with a 2.0 or higher GPA. Academic achievement and financial need must be demonstrated.

 

International Student Scholarship

Award: $100, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a Hispanic student considered a non-resident of Arizona who has completed 12 or more College credits, with at least nine units in ESL. A 350- to 500-word letter stating reasons for deserving scholarship is required.

 

J. Douglas and Lille S. Wright Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a Douglas High School graduate, be attending Cochise College full-time, and have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Successful applicants must demonstrate ambition to succeed and good citizenship, as well as an ability to succeed academically.

 

Jessica Baylis Bousfield and Mary Hrones Parsons Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a student enrolled in a minimum of one visual arts course at Cochise College with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Academic achievement, financial need, and a recommendation by an art faculty member are required. Preference will be given to Bisbee High School graduating seniors or graduates.

 

John Cramer

Award: $500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a full-time student with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

 

Kenneth Gunter Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be an agriculture major, with a 2.0 or higher GPA, and can score team points at one NIRA rodeo. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Lisa Diane (Smith) Speer, RN Scholarship

Award: $250, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in the Cochise nursing program with a career goal of emergency room or trauma nursing. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA. Selection is based upon academics and financial need, while preference will be given to a single parent.

 

Manny Rivera Memorial Scholarship

Award: $300, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a graduate of a Cochise County high school or equivalent program and be enrolled full-time at Cochise College. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and be planning on attending a four-year institution. Academic achievement and financial aid must be demonstrated.

 

NCMA Denver Chapter Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: Varies

Applicant must be a high school senior who is intending to enroll, or college student who is currently enrolled, in a college or university and working on a degree in a contracting or business field of study. A 250-word essay must be submitted about who the applicant is, why they are interested in contracting or business as a profession, what their career goals are and how they plan to obtain them. College applicants must be currently enrolled in a contracting or business field of study and high school students must enroll in a contracting or business field of study within one year of award.

 

Robert D. Blue Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 10

Selection will be based upon, high school GPA, financial need, three references, and a 500-word essay. Applicant must be able to demonstrate literary and scholastic ability; exhibit qualities of truth, courage, and fellowship; and display moral force of character. Applicant must be an Iowa resident who is planning to attend, or currently attending an eligible Iowa School.

 

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1 (postmark date)

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college, or if still in high school, must have an expected graduation date in the spring. College applicants must be working toward a degree in either agriculture and/or agribusiness. Must be the son/daughter of an Iowa Farm Bureau member.

 

Messiah College Grant

Award: $12,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need.