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Scholarships at ºÚÁÏÍø

What is a Scholarship?

A scholarship is an award or payment for a student to further his/her education. Scholarships are awarded based upon various criteria, which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award. Scholarship money is not required to be repaid by the student.

This page contains information regarding the ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation Scholarships as well as various external scholarships. For those scholarships that are not offered through the Foundation (external scholarships), if the donor does not specify how funds are to be paid, it is the policy of the Financial Aid Office that the funds be equally split between the fall and spring terms.

List of ºÚÁÏÍø Scholarships

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Internal Scholarship Applications - ºÚÁÏÍø Foundationaccordian open close

The scholarships listed were made possible through generous donations to the ºÚÁÏÍø College Foundation for the benefit of ºÚÁÏÍø students. To view a chart with descriptions and quantities of the current Foundation scholarships, click here: ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation Scholarships (PDF).

For scholarships with deadlines, apply through 

Senior Grad Scholarshipaccordian open close

ºÚÁÏÍø County high school seniors who enroll at ºÚÁÏÍø the fall semester after they graduate qualify to receive a $500 annual scholarship. The ºÚÁÏÍø Senior Scholarship is renewable for the 2nd year and CAN be combined with financial aid and other scholarships.

To Participate:

  • Apply to ºÚÁÏÍø
  • Meet with an advisor and declare a degree or certificate
  • Register for fall classes


Scholarship Acceptance

Students must accept the scholarship and thank the donor for funds to be applied to their account. Complete this by the deadline provided in the award notification. Candidates who do not submit the form forfeit the scholarship to another qualified applicant. Questions? Please email financial aid at finaid@cochise.edu.



Questions?
Each high school has a ºÚÁÏÍø Success Navigator assigned to them. Feel free to reach out to them with questions.

Frank Orona | 520-452-2668 | Director of Recruitment

Josette Membrila | 520-417-4758 | College Success Navigator

Rosa Guetzloff | 520-515-8753 | College Success Navigator

Sonia Hernandez | 520-515-8756 | College Success Navigator



Details and Qualifications

  • Students must maintain a 2.o cumulative college GPA beginning their first semester in order to continue receiving the scholarship. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below the stated minimum cumulative college GPA will not receive the scholarship the following semester.
  • Students must declare a degree or certificate major. They must register for the number of credits listed for their specific degree or certificate each semester which can be found on the Program Finder page.
  • Individuals who earn their GED as part of the ºÚÁÏÍø Adult Education program are eligible for the scholarship the fall semester after they graduate.
  • Home-school students who are residents of ºÚÁÏÍø County are eligible.
  • College GPA earned prior to graduating from high school/enrolling full time at ºÚÁÏÍø College will not be factored into the cumulative GPA during the first semester for this scholarship program.
  • Senior Scholarship funding may be used for tuition for college- and pre-college-level, credit-bearing courses.
  • No refunds are permitted.
  • The scholarship may be deferred up to two years following high school graduation when the student provides advance documentation of post-graduation service. Affected students should contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@cochise.edu prior to leaving for service.
  • ºÚÁÏÍø employees and their dependents do not qualify for this scholarship but may apply for other scholarships.
Summer 25-26 Scholarshipaccordian open close

Open Date: April 13, 2026

Close Date:  When funds have been Exhausted

  • The Summer Scholarship is available to all students (first come / first serve).
  • Student must be enrolled at ºÚÁÏÍø in a minimum of 3 credits at time of application.
  • Scholarship will pay tuition only for 1 class / 3 credits
  • Scholarship is non-refundable.
  • Student does not need to be financial aid eligible. 

Application is now closed.

Award Notification and Acceptance

You will be notified by email if you have been selected to receive a scholarship. Award notifications will be sent to the email address you provided in the application materials, preferably your ºÚÁÏÍø email address. To accept the scholarship and thank the donor, complete this by the deadline provided in the award notification. Please submit one form for each scholarship received. Candidates who do not submit the form forfeit the scholarship to another qualified applicant.

External Scholarship Opportunities

Many companies and organizations offer scholarships for students. This is just some of the scholarship opportunities that are available outside of the college’s scholarships.

Students are encouraged to search and apply for scholarships that are available from a wide variety of organizations. When searching, consider:

  • Scholarships provided by professional or trade organizations associated with your desired career field. Organizations like these often have a website where scholarship information is available.
  • Your employer, or your parent’s employer, as a possible source of scholarships.

ºÚÁÏÍø recommends using the following free scholarship resources. We have split them into various categories for your convenience:

External Scholarships by Criteriaaccordian open close

Arizona Scholarship Aid




The Arts

Auto/Skilled Trade

Business/Accounting

Community Service

– Annual Scholarship, Deadline December 31.

First Generation

Foster Care

General Scholarships



















Medicine/Nursing

Internships

STEM

Veterans

Erwin Fry External Foundation Scholarshipaccordian open close

EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS PLANNING TO ATTEND OR ALREADY ATTENDING A COLLEGE OTHER THAN COCHISE COLLEGE 

  1. Applications, including those completed by students attending schools other than ºÚÁÏÍø College, must be submitted to the ºÚÁÏÍø Financial Aid Office. Applicants who are already attending classes at colleges other than ºÚÁÏÍø must also submit a transcript showing their cumulative GPA, proof of enrollment, and proof of graduation from a ºÚÁÏÍø County high school, home school, or high school equivalency program. 
  2. Applicants must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 
  3. The applicant must be a legal resident of ºÚÁÏÍø County for one year OR the applicant must have graduated from a high school (public, private, charter school, or home school) within ºÚÁÏÍø County or have a GED from a ºÚÁÏÍø County high school or college. 
  4. Applicants must be enrolled full time (minimum of 12 credits), with all courses applying to their degree or certificate program. If funds are available for summer courses, applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours at ºÚÁÏÍø. 
  5. Applicants’ cumulative GPA must be 2.0 or better. 
  6. Financial need will be the primary consideration for awarding the scholarship.  
  7. Scholarships are awarded to assist with academic, technical, and/or vocational training costs. 
  8. Scholarships will not exceed $1,000 in any one calendar year. 
  9. Applications will be accepted until funds are depleted. 
  10. The ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation will send scholarship funds directly to the college the student is attending. Applicants attending schools other than ºÚÁÏÍø will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis. 
  11. The Erwin Fry Foundation reserves the right to decide if formal application interviews are required. 
  12. Please request an application via email to Finaid@cochise.edu or pick up an application from The Financial Aid Department at the Sierra Vista or Douglas Campus.
Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizonaaccordian open close

Deadline: Scholarship is offered year round.

Award: $2,000

Eligibility Requirements:

  • 18 years old
  • Financial Need (FAFSA Completed)
  • Enrolled in a CTE or Vocational Certification
  • Resident of Arizona

Programs that qualify:

  • Nursing/EMT/Phlebotomy/Medical Aid
  • Auto Technician
  • Construction/Electrician/Welding
  • Computer Electronics Technician
  • Educational Aide
  • Police/Fire Science
  • CDL and other similar programs

Scholarship Information

There are many scholarship opportunities available for students. At ºÚÁÏÍø, we recommend students do the following things to increase their chances of being awarded a scholarship.

  • Because some scholarships require documented evidence of financial need, it is recommended that applicants complete the form on the as soon as it is made available.
  • Visit the list of ºÚÁÏÍø Scholarships at the top of this page to see what you may qualify for.
  • Visit external scholarship pages to learn about many other scholarship opportunities outside of ºÚÁÏÍø.
Special Circumstance Tuition Waiveraccordian open close

Tuition waiver for child or spouse of peace officer, correctional officer, firefighter, emergency paramedic, national guard member or member of the United States armed forces killed in the line of duty; national guard members with Purple heart and 50% disability rating, United States armed forces members with Purple heart and 50% disability rating disabilities.

 After verification by the Arizona peace officers memorial board, by the Arizona fallen firefighter memorial committee, by the adjutant general of the national guard or by the Arizona department of veterans’ services that a person is a child or a spouse of a peace officer, correctional officer, firefighter, emergency paramedic, national guard member or member of the United States armed forces who was a resident of the state of Arizona or stationed in Arizona and who was killed in the line of duty or who died from injuries suffered in the line of duty while traveling to or from duty, shall provide the person who qualifies and who otherwise meets the qualifications for admission with a tuition waiver scholarship at any university under the jurisdiction of the board.

Please send the verification paperwork to financial Aid, as a PDF attachment to finaid@cochise.edu. Or fax to Financial Aid at (520) 515-5304

ºÚÁÏÍø Foundationaccordian open close

The ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, promotes student success through scholarships. The money raised by the foundation to fund these scholarships comes from individual, foundation and corporate donors.

The ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation offers many scholarships for ºÚÁÏÍø students. Criteria vary for each scholarship and may include: financial need, academic performance, a program of study or some combination of qualifications specified by donors. The deadline for application is usually in May but may vary. Most, but not all, scholarships you apply for now will be awarded for the next academic year. Details are subject to change. For more information about the ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation, visit their Give webpage

Scholarship Donation

Sending a Check

Those sending scholarship checks for a specific student or students may use the ºÚÁÏÍø College Scholarship Designation Form below. You may send letters with the payment, however, to award checks to students as efficiently and effectively as possible, the information listed on the designation form is needed. Contact the Business Office at (520) 515-5416 or svbo@cochise.edu if you have any questions.

If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation in support of scholarships for any student, checks may be written and sent to the non-profit: ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation, 4190 W Highway 80, Douglas, AZ 85607 (EIN: 86-0211414). Online gifts can be made here. Contact the ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation at (520) 417-4735 or foundation@cochise.edu for more information. 

Scholarship Donation Form (PDF)

Contact Information

Please note: Student Services is closed for two hours (8-10 a.m.) on the last Friday of each month for staff training. In-person services are unavailable during this time. Calls and emails will be returned once offices reopen.

Director of Financial Aid
Karen Emmer



Sierra Vista Campus
Student Union - 1000 Bldg.
(520) 515-5417


Douglas Campus
Student Union - 1000 Bldg.
(520) 515-5417


Fax Number
(520) 515-5304


finaid@cochise.edu

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