AFHE - Scholarship Fund - Arizona Homeschooling

Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund

The Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund (AHSF) provides eligible Arizona homeschooled students with financial assistance in pursuing a degree from a college or university. The AHSF was established to recognize Arizona homeschooled student’s achievements, assist in their college education, and honor the sacrifice made by their parents.

Most homeschooled students come from single-income families who make significant sacrifices to provide this unique education experience. Often these families lack access to financial resources for post-secondary education that are available to students educated in public and private schools.

In the summer of 2000, AFHE formed the Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Committee (AHSC), which is overseen by the AFHE board of directors. Comprised of Valley business professionals, the AHSC established criteria and an administrative process to operate the scholarship fund. The AHSC reviews applications and recommends scholarship awards for qualified students.

From 2001 to 2012, the AHSC has awarded more than $59,000 to 48 outstanding homeschool applicants for their post-secondary education. To further expand the program AHSC has now added designated scholarships. The designated scholarship program allows donations in the name of an individual, family, business, or other entity. This approach allows donors to personalize the scholarships by specifying such things as amount, conditions, title, and purpose.

Scholarship Information and Application

2013 scholarship application period is now closed.

The application deadline is January 15, 2013.
Check back here for the 2014 scholarship application deadline later this summer.

Those applying for scholarships should review the Scholarship Application Information, as well as all designated scholarships, before filling out the Scholarship Application.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION

Designated Scholarships

The following designated scholarships are currently being offered.

LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP

MONA PELLER SCHOLARSHIP

BOUMAN LAW FIRM SCHOLARSHIP (Law School Scholarship)

ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION SCHOLARSHIP

ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLITICAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY BIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

EVAN C. GARY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Recipients

2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
2011 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Donating to the Scholarship Fund

The success of this program depends on you! Your investment in the Scholarship Fund can make a huge difference in the life of a homeschooled student as they pursue post-secondary education.

AFHE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and your donation is tax deductible.

There are two opportunities for donating—General Scholarship Fund and Designated Scholarship Fund.

General Scholarship Fund Donations

There are several ways you can donate to the AFHE General Scholarship Fund.

UNITED WAY DONATION

You can donate by payroll deduction through the Valley of the Sun United Way (VSUW). There are over 1,800 Valley companies that participate with the VSUW. Ask your company. Our agency number is 1350. All monies received go directly into the general scholarship fund.

MAKE A DONATION USING THE GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP DONATION FORM

Individuals, organizations, and homeschool support groups can make a contribution by using the General Scholarship Donation Form (pdf) and mailing it to AFHE along with your check.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP DONATION FORM

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

AFHE is now collecting Box Tops for Education®. MORE INFORMATION

SHOP AT ALBERTSONS WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS CARD

The Albertsons Community Partners program helps us raise funds for the AHSF scholarship fund every time you shop at Albertsons!
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JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL HOMESCHOOL NIGHT AT CHASE FIELD AUG. 11, 2012

For each ticket purchased, a donation is made to the Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund. Tickets available for purchase through July 24.
MORE INFORMATION

DONATE ONLINE

You can make an online donation using your credit card through the donate button below.

Designated Scholarship Fund Donations

The Designated Scholarship Fund allows you to personalize and apply additional conditions to your donation. The designated scholarship can be set up in the name of an individual, family, business, or other entity. The minimum amount is $500. These scholarships can be established by filling out the Designated Scholarship Donation Form (pdf) and mailing it along with your check.

DESIGNATED SCHOLARSHIP DONATION FORM