Financial Aid and Scholarships
Scholarships are considered “free money” meaning you do not have to repay them upon graduation. There are many scholarships out there, offered by high schools, colleges, private donors, foundations, businesses, churches, non-profits, communities, employers, and professional organizations. Some are based on merit, talent, and/or financial need. Scholarships will have a separate application process that must be completed.
Scholarships are available for Native American students through various tribes.
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Freeport-McMoRan Native American College Scholarship Program 2022-23
Freeport-McMoRan Native American College Scholarship (100)
This scholarship is funded by the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation and administered by Education Forward Arizona. The value of this scholarship is $3,000/per semester for students enrolled in a four-year program at a university or tribal college and $1,500/per semester for students enrolled in a two-year program at a community college or tribal college. For students enrolled at a trade or technical school, the value of this scholarship will be determined by program length, not to exceed $15,000.
Cyprus Tohono Corporation Four Year Scholarship (2)
This scholarship is funded by the Cyprus Tohono Corporation, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, and administered by Education Forward Arizona. This scholarship will cover tuition, fees, books and room and board at the rate of an in-state Arizona resident for up to four years. Two scholarships will be awarded to two students who are enrolled Tohono O’odham Nation Members residing in Arizona and attending an accredited Arizona based university.
Cyprus Tohono Josiah Moore Memorial Scholarship (1)
This scholarship is funded by the Cyprus Tohono Corporation, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, and administered by Education Forward Arizona. The value of this scholarship is $3,000/per semester for students enrolled in a four-year program at a university or tribal college and $1,500/per semester for students enrolled in a two-year program at a community college or tribal college. This scholarship is awarded to one student who is an enrolled member of the Tohono O’odham Nation.