We encourage all prospective scholarship applicants to review this document prior to completing an application.

    Purpose: Scholarships will be granted to deserving students to attend college, university, trade, or vocational institutions.

    Scholarship amounts depend on whether the applicant is enrolling in a four-year college/university, a two-year community college, or trade/vocational school. *

    ➢ Four-year colleges and universities: a total of $20,000 will be awarded; $5,000 per academic year ($2,500 per semester) per year for four years

    ➢ Two-year community colleges: a total of $10,000 will be awarded; $2,500 per academic year ($1,250 per semester) per year for two years

    ➢ Trade/vocational school: The scholarship amount for tuition-based trade schools and certificate programs will be addressed on a case-by-case basis

    Residency: Scholarships are available to students who will graduate from the following public school districts: Hayden-Winkelman, Globe, Mammoth/San Manuel, Miami, Oracle, Ray, Superior, and graduates of Coronado K-8 who reside in ZIP Code 85739.

    Qualifications and Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis. To qualify for a scholarship a student will:

    1. Demonstrate financial need ** 
    2. Reside in one of the communities recognized listed above
    3. Graduate in the year application is made
    4. Have achieved a minimum cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.50
    5. Have successfully completed a minimum of three academic courses each semester during the last two years of high school
    6. Submit a fully completed SBCO Scholarship Application including the following supportive documents:
    7. High School transcript showing GPA and courses completed
    8. Resume (see application for content)
    9. Essay (see application for content)
    10. Three (3) letters of recommendation, with at least one from an educational staff member
    11. Participate in a personal interview with SBCO Scholarship Committee representatives
    12. Agree to abide by the Contract that the student will sign if awarded a scholarship

    The number of scholarships awarded each year is based upon the availability of funds from SBCO.

    Deadline for Receipt of Completed Application: Your fully completed application packet must be received no later than February 18, 2027.

    * Funds will be sent directly to schools for students living in school-provided housing. For those students not living in school-provided housing, funds will be sent directly to the scholarship recipient. These students are required at the end of each semester to submit the Scholarship Payment Substantiation Form, with supporting receipts, to demonstrate how the scholarship funds were used. Per the IRS, funds used for non-qualified educational expenses may be taxable income. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to seek further guidance from the IRS or a tax professional.

    ** 75% of scholarships will be awarded to applicants whose family income is not more than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The remaining 25% of scholarships will be awarded to students whose family income is not more than 200% of the FPL. For current figures, visit Federal Poverty Guidelines.