scholarships
These scholarships are for students already part of the PVCC Honors Program.
Chancellor’s Scholarship
The Chancellor's Award is offered annually to one student at each MCCCD college to acknowledge and reward students who demonstrate the very highest academic achievement and service to their college. This scholarship covers tuition and fees for one full year, up to 18 credits per semester of in-County tuition, plus $250.00 per semester for books and supplies. To be eligible, you must be a current full-time Honors student and plan to enroll on a full-time basis for the following school year. One scholarship is awarded at each college annually. (Must be a current Honors Achievement Award recipient or Presidents' Honors Scholar currently in the fourth and final semester of the Presidents' Honors Scholarship.)
Foundation Scholarship
Foundation Scholarships are presented by the MCCCD Foundation. One award of $500 per semester or two awards of $250 per semester are given to reward and encourage highly motivated and academically achieving students. To receive this scholarship, a student must be eligible to receive the Honors Achievement Award (the Foundation Scholarship is in addition to the Honors Achievement Award) and plan to enroll in at least 6 credit hours for the following school year. (Must be a current Honors Achievement Award recipient or Presidents' Honors Scholar currently in the fourth and final semester of the Presidents' Honors Scholarship)
Deadline: February 23rd, 2024
All Arizona Academic Team Scholarship
Deadline to apply: November 7th, 2023
Submit completed applications to: honors@paradisevalley.edu
The All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship recognizes high achieving students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
- Be a current Honors student enrolled at PVCC
- Maintain a cumulative 3.50 GPA or higher through the Spring 2023 semester to remain eligible
- Must have completed 36 semester (or 48 quarter) college-level credits by December 31, 2023 and 48 semester (or 72 quarter) college-level credits by August 30, 2023
- Submit a complete application
Guidelines for applicants and scorers: https://support.ptk.org/hc/en-us/articles/115002892533-All-USA-Academic-Team-Applicant-Nominator-Guide
Guidance on Significant Endeavors: https://support.ptk.org/hc/en-us/articles/360045709554-What-is-a-Significant-Endeavor-Essay-