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ACF's one application allows you to be matched with more than 150 scholarships.

High school seniors, current college students, and adult re-entry students attending any type of accredited postsecondary school may apply.

The application opens in January, and most deadlines are in March and May.

There's something for you at azfoundation.org/scholarships

For more information, email scholarship@azfoundation.org

How does this work?
Complete your general application that includes a response to the three essay prompts below. Applicants will choose a prompt in each section and provide a response in no more than 250 words.
Essay prompt #1 | Self Advocacy & Resilience
Choose one of the prompts below:

• Describe a time when you felt like you didn't fit in. Share what you learned from the experience.
• Has there ever been a time when an idea or belief of yours was questioned by someone? How did you respond? What did you learn?
• Discuss a life event or realization that sparked a period of personal growth.

Essay prompt #2 | Leadership and Solving the World's Problems
Choose one of the prompts below:

• Name one of the most pressing problems facing society today. If you were in charge, how would you solve that problem?
• If you could give your younger self a piece of advice about your education or future, what would it be and why?
• Are leaders born or are they made? Explain your reasoning using personal examples.

Essay prompt #3 | Creativity & Personality
Choose one of the prompts below:

• Name a historical figure who has influenced you. How have they impacted the person you are today?
• How has your culture shaped who you are? How has it influenced the perspective you have on the world?
• Describe a topic, idea, or concept that currently fascinates you. Why does it captivate you?What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?