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.

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Maureen O'Gara Hackett - $8,000

Maureen O'Gara Hackett Scholarship

Jim and Maureen Hackett have generously endowed a substantial scholarship for a student in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership. The successful candidate will have demonstrated academic excellence and show evidence of ethical leadership potential in the public sector (government, military, intelligence, politics etc.) and/or private sector (business, non-profits, law, academia, the arts etc.).

Amount: $8,000

Criteria

  • Minimum GPA: 3.00
  • Need-based: No
  • 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
  • Letter of recommendation required

In the "Additional Documentation" section please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and your resume.

In the "Supplemental Essay" section please provide a 500-word essay describing your contributions in leadership, civic engagement, and/or community service as a SCETL student and explaining how your SCETL education will help you achieve your post-graduation ambitions.

Applicants for the Maureen O'Gara Hackett scholarship must be majors or minors in Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership or be earning the Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Certificate.

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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 Fall 2024. The application deadline is November 3, 2024.

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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
  • Letter of recommendation required

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. 

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SCETL Promise Scholarship - $2,500

SCETL Promise Scholarship

The SCETL Promise scholarship aims to provide support to students in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership.

Amount: $2,500

This scholarship is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. The application deadline is November 3, 2024.

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Criteria

  • Minimum GPA: 3.00
  • 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
  • Letter of recommendation required

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 you with your academic and career goals.

Applicants for the SCETL Promise Scholarship must be current School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership major, minor, or certificate students. 

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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 Fall 2024. The application deadline is November 3, 2024.

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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
  • Letter of recommendation required

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. 

Apply now