Undergraduate Scholarships
We are pleased to offer new scholarship opportunities this academic year. If you have any questions about scholarships, please book an appointment with our academic advisor Kristin Farnsworth.
Cook Family Undergraduate Scholarship - Up to $6,000
Scholarship Information
The Cook Family Undergraduate Scholarship aims to provide financial support to students majoring in the BA/BS Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership programs.
Award amounts shall be determined by the recipient’s class and are as follows:
- Freshman: $3,000
- Sophomore: $4,000
- Junior: $5,000
- Senior: $6,000
Funds can be used to support any SCETL related activity, e.g. research trip, GIE, internship, books, conferences, SCETL course fees, etc.
This scholarship is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. The application deadline is March 30, 2023
Criteria
- Minimum GPA: 2.00
- Need-based: Yes
- Residency: Arizona resident
- Enrollment status: Full-time
- Academic level: Incoming first-year student, Incoming transfer (undergraduate), First-year student, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Location: Tempe
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences, The College of
- Field of study: Social Sciences, Other
Undergraduate scholarships shall be awarded to multiple in-state students, who must be a SCETL major, remain in good standing and be making satisfactory progress toward a degree, and have demonstrated financial need.
The donor’s preference is for the recipient(s) to have graduated from a charter high school.
All Cook Family Scholarship recipients will engage in one special academic event per semester, e.g. a seminar on a shared text.
Founders Scholarship - $1,500
Scholarship Information
The Founders Scholarships were created to honor excellent academic achievement and leadership ability by a major or a minor in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership.
Amount: $1,500
Funds can be used to support any SCETL related activity, e.g. research trip, GIE, internship, books, conferences, SCETL course fees, etc.
This scholarship is currently accepting applications for Spring 2024. The application deadline is October 31, 2023
Criteria
- Minimum GPA: 3.50
- Need-based: Yes
- Residency: Arizona resident, Non-Arizona resident
- Enrollment status: Full-time
- Academic level: Incoming first-year student, Incoming transfer (undergraduate), Freshman Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Location: Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe, West
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences, The College of
- Field of study: Social Sciences, Other
In the "Additional Documentation" section, please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
In the "Supplemental Essay" section please include a 500-word essay regarding how the SCETL program assists with your understanding of the problems in leadership.
Applicants for the Founders Scholarship must be current School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership majors or minors.
George Washington Scholarship - $3,000
George Washington Scholarship
The George Washington Scholarships were created to honor outstanding academic achievement and leadership ability by a major in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership.
Amount: $3,000
This scholarship is currently accepting applications for Spring 2024. The application deadline is October 31, 2023
Criteria
- Minimum GPA: 3.50
- Need-based: Yes
- Residency: Arizona resident, Non-Arizona resident
- Enrollment status: Full-time
- Academic level: Incoming first-year student, Incoming transfer (undergraduate), Freshman Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Location: Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe, West
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences, The College of
- Field of study: Social Sciences, Other
In the "Additional Documentation" section, please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
In the "Supplemental Essay" section please include a 500-word essay regarding how the SCETL program assists with your understanding of the problems in leadership.
Applicants for the George Washington Scholarship must be current School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership majors or minors.