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NOTE: The opening has been delayed, and while new dates haven’t been confirmed yet, the application may open as late as mid-October. We will provide additional information as it becomes available.
Need help paying for your education? There are resources available to help take some of the weight off your shoulders so you can focus your brainpower on your classes, not your tuition. For Maricopa Community Colleges students looking for tuition assistance, the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation’s next Scholarship cycle opens on Sept. 1 and runs through Oct. 31, 2025.
The MCCCD Foundation offers an application portal for scholarships that lets you apply for hundreds of scholarships simultaneously with just one application! This application is open twice a year and is open to any MCCCD student, as well as students paying out-of-state tuition. You don't need to have your FAFSA to apply for many scholarships; all GPAs are welcome.
Keep in mind that a scholarship is NOT a loan! A scholarship is a gift of financial support to be used toward pursuing your academic goals; it never has to be repaid.
Explore Scholarship Opportunities
There are other opportunities for scholarships available via the Maricopa Community Colleges. Check out these scholarships and see if you’re eligible to apply. Please note: the deadlines for applying to these scholarships will vary depending on the specific scholarship.
- Honors Achievement Award
- Maricopa Promise Scholarship
- Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Program
- Presidents’ Honors Scholarship
- Spouses of Military Veterans
Maricopa Promise
The Maricopa Promise Program provides eligible students attending Maricopa Community Colleges with wraparound support services and a $600 scholarship toward tuition and the cost of attendance for four consecutive semesters, excluding summer.
There are several eligibility requirements for this scholarship, including:
- Student must be enrolled in a federal financial aid–eligible degree or certificate program (including clock-hour programs).
- Student must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours at any Maricopa Community College.
- Student must submit a FAFSA and be Pell Grant eligible.
This scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so read more about the scholarship and apply today.
We’re Here To Help
Do you need help applying for scholarships? Interested in pursuing other funding opportunities like financial aid and grants? Our financial aid team can help you find the information and resources you need to help you overcome any potential financial hurdles that stand between you and your educational ambitions.
Rio’s financial aid office is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also live chat with financial aid Monday through Friday, 9 to 4 p.m. You can live chat here.
Article by Austin Brietta
Scholarship Stories
Want to learn more about scholarships? Interested in hearing how scholarships changed the lives of our students? Check out these stories: