This scholarship has been established in honor of Justin by his family and friends. Justin, a loving son and a great friend to many, was an outstanding member of the Marcos de Niza Padre Pride band program. His dedication and love for music continues to inspire and motivate others. This scholarship will be awarded to a MDN band student attending a technical school, community college or university.  Students can contact their Scholarship Counselor at Marcos for additional information.

The Glover Scholarship was established by Eileen Glover after the passing of her husband.  The student must plan to attend a community college or trade school and work toward an Associate's Degree or Certification.  This scholarship is designated for a senior who will be graduating from Tempe High School and is planning to pursue one of the careers below.

 

• A Certificated Program in most occupations
• Graphic Design/Photography
• Culinary Arts
• Marketing/Management
• Medical/Health Occupations
• Construction/Welding/WoodWorking
• Automotive
• Cosmetology

 

Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.  To apply, log in to the Tempe Dollars for Scholars website at tempe.dollarsforscholars.org and create an account to complete the application process.

Scott Nasser was a long-time, dedicated science teacher at both Fees and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle Schools. He coached basketball, mentored the National Junior Honor Society, and cultivated

and harvested the schools’ gardens, teaching students about new food and healthy eating. He had an enormous rock collection that he loved sharing with his classes and colleagues. He believed in the

power of community service to create character and modeled that behavior. He had a fondness for students with special needs,and spent much of his free time and his summers coaching in the city of

Chandler’s Special Olympics program. His family has created these scholarships to continue his legacy and to honor students who share his commitment of service to others.

 

To apply for the Scott Nasser Memorial Scholarship, ask your scholarship counselor for the application, or access the MaiaLearning website to download the application from the scholarship page.

● Criteria: Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to community service as well as be in good academic standing and involved in extracurricular activities

● Deadline: Application must be turned in to your school’s Counseling Office by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024

● Award: This is a one time scholarship of $2,000 that will be awarded to four graduating seniors of the Tempe Union High School District.

 

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The Andy Walters Memorial Ceramics Scholarship was created in 2007 to honor Andy, a former Marcos student who perished in a car accident. Andy was a remarkable individual who demonstrated tremendous character and optimism, always giving his best and maintaining a positive attitude.  The $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a student in the Ceramics program at Marcos de Niza who exhibits these characteristics and shows a high level of dedication to their craft.  Students can contact their Scholarship Counselor at Marcos de Niza for additional information.

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one student at each of the six high schools who has submitted his/her FAFSA application and entered the random drawing that will occur in April.  A student will receive 5 entries in the drawing if the FAFSA has been submitted in October or November; 4 entries in the drawing if the FAFSA has been submitted in December; 3 entries in January; 2 entries in February; and 1 entry if submitted in March.  This scholarship is for graduating seniors only; see your scholarship counselor for additional details.

Sarah Wintz was a Senior in the Mountain Pointe High School Early Childhood Program when she tragically passed away in a car accident in 2003.  Sarah was an exceptional teacher in the program with a passion to pursue her degree in Early Childhood Education.

 

One $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded to a Mountain Pointe graduating senior who has participated in the Early Childhood Program at Mountain Pointe High School and is pursuing a major in Early Childhood Education.

 

To apply, log in to the Tempe Dollars for Scholars website at tempe.dollarsforscholars.org and create an account to complete the application process.