The Arizona Education Consortium(AEC) is pleased to offer an Academic Scholarship award. This award is designed to recognize academic achievement and provide financial assistance to eligible college students pursuing a degree from any school that is a current member of the Arizona Education Consortium. Each year we award two $1,000 scholarships; one in September and another in January.

Trace Main was our 2007 AzEC Academic Scholarship Recipient
"The AZEC Scholarship I received has been tremendously helpful in my academic studies. Without such scholarships, university life, and loan repayments afterwards would be much more strenuous. This scholarship has helped to keep my focus on studying. I've been extending my education in Paris for the summer. My study of French and the immigrant experience juxtaposed with French nationalism has been one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences of my life. This exploration has been made possible with the acquisition of such scholarships. I hope to eventually take my experience to work in the international field of mediation and facilitation." - Trace Main

AzEC Academic Award:
Applicants must have demonstrated outstanding academic performance in the community college or university setting. GPA requirement for application is 3.50 for undergraduate students or 3.70 for graduate students.

Scholarship Requirements and Information

• Application and required supporting materials must be postmarked by August 1 of each year for the September Scholarship and Dec 15 for the January Scholarship.
• Applicant must be officially admitted to a regionally accredited institution that is a member of the Arizona Education Consortium.
• Applicant must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program (Associate, Bachelor, Master or Doctorate) and have completed at least 15 credit hours at the undergraduate level or 9 credit hours at the graduate level.
• Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours), although preference will be given to full-time students (9 credit hours at the graduate level, or 12 credit hours at the undergraduate level).
• The selected recipients will be notified by September 1, and January 15, respectively.
• Only the selected winner will be notified.

To Apply:

• Complete the official AzEC Scholarship Application.
• Submit a 300-500 word essay describing your career goals, academic accomplishments, community service experiences, honors, awards and other scholarships.
• Submit unofficial transcripts showing current enrollment and cumulative GPA. If transcripts do not show current enrollment, you must also submit an official verification of enrollment. The selected recipient will be required to submit official transcripts in order to claim the award.
• Submit 1 Letter of Recommendation (ie. From Faculty, Employer, Community Service Agency or other individuals who are familiar with your work, educational experience, or community involvement). Letters of recommendation from friends or family are considered inappropriate.

Send required materials to:
The Arizona Education Consortium
Attn: Scholarship Committee
3104 E. Camelback, #751
Phoenix, AZ 85016