Scholarships

The Phoenix Union Foundation for Education’s mission is “Strengthening our Community by Investing in Student Success.” To achieve this mission, we orchestrate many different fundraising events and campaigns which provide funding for multiple programs including scholarship assistance.


We offer scholarships directly from our Foundation as well as scholarships funded by our sponsors. We have Giving-Back-Pays-Forward scholarships in which other organizations and PXU-related groups fund PXU student scholarships through our organization. Please read below to discover the many scholarships that are awarded through our application.


Students attending PXU who are seeking support in achieving a college education are encouraged to apply for our scholarships. The requirements and the applications can be found on our student page. Applications are currently open for seniors graduating spring of 2025.

Scholarship Donation Information below.

FOUNDATION awards

AWARD POTENTIAL: $8k ($2k with renewals over 4 years) renewals

The Foundation Scholars are supported by the PUFE Impact Your Community Campaign which is funded by resources provided by individual and organization donors, as well as employee contributions and fundraising events.


Scholarships awards to students with a comprehensive high school career demonstrating dedication to academics, community service, extra-curricular participation, who will attend a post-secondary school in the state of Arizona.


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INVEST IN THE BEST Awards

AWARD POTENTIAL: $500 – $2k
PXU Employees ONLY

The Invest in the Best Scholars are supported through donations by educators of PXU to help achieve the mission of “Preparing every student for success in college, career and life.” District staff are directly responsible through their generosity for these scholarship funds. One-time, recurring donations or payroll deduction options are available.


Scholarships awards to students with a comprehensive high school career demonstrating dedication to academics, community service, extra-curricular participation, who will attend a post-secondary school in the state of Arizona.


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Black Alliance

The Black Alliance Scholarships serve to recognize achievements and award students of African descent.

1) PXU Black Alliance General Scholarship 

2) Shamsid-Deen Scholarship - Exceptional Student Services Student at any PXU Campus 

3) Mari Powell Scholarship - Exceptional Student Services Student at Metro Tech High School 

4) James Singleton Scholarship - For Students Attending Northern Arizona University 

5) Adrian Lamos II Scholarship - Any College or University in Arizona or HBCU - Franklin and Marshall. 

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Hall of Fame

Thank you for your donation to the Hall of Fame Student Athletes of the Year Scholarship.

Sports Hall of Fame awards recognizing top male and female athletes at each school as well as Districtwide.

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Academies at South Mountain - Your future starts here

This scholarship will be awarded to an Academies at South Mountain graduate who is choosing an Academy Pathway to pursue in post-secondary education.

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Giving Back Pays Forward

Pay It Forward

The giving back pays forward concept is supported by all the donors who contribute to the named scholarships and is the message they want to pass onto the Phoenix Union Foundation student scholars. These scholarships are meant to assist students to go further in life and provide them an opportunity to give back to their communities in the future.

Scholarships in Honor or Memory

A scholarship is a meaningful way to honor or memorialize those we respect or love, those who make an impact on our community. The scholarships listed here were founded in honor of these people. If you are interested in starting a scholarship, please contact info@foundation4education.org.


If you'd like to donate to one of these scholarships, please click on it and follow the donate now link.

  • Achieve the Dream through STEAM Scholarship

    This award recognizes participation and achievement in STEAM related activities while a student at PXU and will support post-secondary STEAM education at a 4-year college or university.


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  • Andrew Aranda - No Place for Hate Scholarship

    Andrew, a 2014 North High graduate decided that there were things he felt the need to change on campus. He also believed in putting words into action. He bought 100’s of “Band Against Bullying Stand Up and Speak Out” bracelets, brought them to campus and

    said “let’s start a club to make sure nobody feels left out”. With that the North High No Place for Hate organization was started. He was among the first group of students trained in the ADL Peer Leadership cohort and went into freshman and sophmore classes to

    teach anti-bias, anti-violence education.


    In honor of the work Andrew did to shift the culture and climate of the North High

    campus to one that was more inclusive and welcoming; two seniors will receive this award in his memory.


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  • The Babcock Family Scholarship

    Rob Babcock is a graduate of Maryvale High School, former teacher and former head basketball coach at Maryvale High School. Rob was also head basketball coach at Phoenix College as well as a long time NBA executive with several NBA teams. Rob was inducted into the Phoenix Union Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017.


    This scholarship will be awarded to two Maryvale student athletes, one female and one male, who have demonstrated a high level of character along with academic ability.


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  • Billy Jerome Starr, Jr. - Franklin Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded to a Franklin Police and Fire High School applicant who will be attending a community college, university, or accredited trade school.


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  • Billy Jerome Starr, Jr. - South Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded to an Academies at South Mountain High School applicant who will be attending a community college, university, or accredited trade school.


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  • Dream Unafraid Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded to a Camelback applicant who will be attending a community college, university, or accredited trade school.


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  • F.Q. Story Community Service Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded to a Franklin Police and Fire applicant who has acquired community service hours and participated in the FQ Story Alley clean up.


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  • Gabriel Villa Memorial Scholarship

    Awarded by my family in memory of our father, Gabriel Villa. With only a third grade education, he inspired his 4 children to attain university degrees. He was passionate about education and family. This scholarship honors our father so that his legacy lives on.


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  • Maria Gomez Dream Scholarship

    Sponsored by the MG Dream Foundation, the Maria Gomez Dream Scholarship was established in memory of a beloved friend and daughter who lost her battle with cancer in 2014. Maria cared deeply about her community and gave her time and talents to make the world a better place. Through this scholarship, the MG Dream Foundation continues to honor Maria by supporting college-bound youth in their pursuit of higher education. Our vision is to increase the number of first-generation college graduates, to set forth a ripple effect that will create a positive generational change in students' lives. 



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  • Pallissard-Lowes Pay It Forward Scholarship

    This scholarship honors the work of 2 teachers whose goal was to provide all students (first generation, underrepresented, undocumented, etc) a rigorous education to prepare them for success in college, career, and life. 


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  • Paul Lowes Pathmaker Scholarship

    Paul Lowes used his skills and passion for politics, advocacy, and organizing to further the mission of both CTA and PXU. A man of great love, respect, and empathy, Paul Lowes fought for human and civil rights and advocated for those less fortunate. Combining his passion for the outdoors, his contempt for bureaucracy and status quo, his knowledge of history as a means to create a better future, and his life’s work as an educator, activist, and leader, Paul Lowes was a pathmaker.


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  • Porter Womack Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded to a PXU applicant who will be completing the construction program and planning to study construction technologies at a community college, university, or accredited trade school.


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  • Robert L. Shegog Scholarship

    This scholarship will be awarded to a North High wrestler looking to pursue secondary education.


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  • Rosemary Frassetto Memorial Scholarship

    The scholarship is awarded to a Bioscience applicant who will be attending community college, university, or accredited trade school.


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  • Shultz Family Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded to a Metro Tech High School applicant who will be attending a community college, university, or accredited trade school.


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  • Thelma Moothery Memorial Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded to an Academies at South Mountain applicant who will be attending a community college, university, or accredited trade school. 


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Funding a Scholarship

If you are interested in funding a Giving Back Pays Forward Scholarship under your own title or name, please reach out to info@foundation4education.org.