Arizona Teachers Academy (ATA) Scholarship at Paradise Valley Community College

The Arizona Teachers Academy (ATA) is a funding initiative designed to support future educators. Through this program, teacher candidates enrolled in either the Bachelor’s Degree, Post-Baccalaureate, or educator preparation programs receive scholarships, paid certification fees, vouchers for state-required testing, and access to Induction Services upon successful completion of their program.  The scholarship amount varies, and will cover tuition, course, and registration fees after all grants/scholarships have been awarded.  In exchange, ATA scholars must commit to teaching in an Arizona public or charter school for as many years as they have received funding; no more than two years.  Failure to successfully complete coursework or complete teaching requirements will result in repayment of scholarship funds.  

Due to limited funding available, scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.  Applications will only be reviewed after all scholarship criteria have been met. 

Varies 

Annual scholarship up to the actual cost of tuition and fees associated with the student’s program of study, for a maximum of two academic years (four semesters), after all other financial aid, scholarships, or grants received by the student.

  • Have an active admissions application on file with Paradise Valley Community College (PVC);
  • Have selected the bachelor’s degree (educator preparation) at Paradise Valley Community College (PVC);
  • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in program coursework;
  • Be an in-state resident when applying and while receiving funds;
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible Non-Citizen;
  • Meet the minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP);
  • Have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file;
  • Have accepted all free/gift aid offered. 

Note: Due to limited funding available, funding priority is granted to applicants who are enrolled in 300/400 coursework. 

  • This is a last-dollar scholarship; meaning that funding can only be provided to cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees; after ALL other free/gift aid has been received.  Funds cannot be refunded to the student for non-tuition expenses.   
  • This scholarship has a service requirement.  For each academic year of funding, students are required to teach in an Arizona public or charter school for one year.  Students will sign a contract/promissory note each semester when funding is received.
  • Students are required to successfully complete their classes each semester.  Should a student not complete their classes, or leave the bachelors of education program, the scholarship will turn into a loan that the student will have to begin to repay within six months.

Each Semester: 

  • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in program coursework;
  • Meet the minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP);
  • Enroll in 300/400 level coursework.

Once Per Academic Year: 

  • Have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file;
  • Have accepted all free/gift aid offered;
  • Complete the Arizona Teachers Academy Scholarship Application
  • Complete the Arizona Teachers Academy Contract/Promissory Note

Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Fall 2026 and Spring 2027: Available in July/August 2026

Fall 2025: January 15, 2026 

Spring 2026: May 1, 2026

Contact and Additional Information

PVCC Teacher Prep Program:  [email protected]

Financial Aid Eligibility: [email protected]

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