Scholarships

This scholarship was created by the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust in 2001 in tribute to the life and values of Nina Mason Pulliam.

What does this scholarship provide?

Full tuition, books & living allowance are provided through the Nina Scholars Program.

Who can apply?

This program is available to individuals meeting at least one of the following criteria:

• Incoming freshman or continuing students ages 18-25, raised through the child welfare system* and having no form of financial support (A person who has experienced time in the child welfare system may have lived in an institution such as a group home, child protection agency, special facility for children and/or with a foster family.)
• College-age youths and adults with physical disabilities*
• Adults 25 years of age or older who have dependents in their households*
   

What are the criteria?

Applicants must qualify for one of the above AND meet all of the following criteria:

• Working towards their 1st college degree
• U.S. Citizen & a resident of Arizona
• Have a family income no higher than 80% (appx $41,250) of the median income for Maricopa County
• Have no more than 24 college-level, degree applicable credits
• Apply to the Maricopa Community Colleges
   

Additional Information

Visit the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars section of the Maricopa Community Colleges website to learn more.

Questions?

Contact Monica Castaneda, Program Director (480) 731-8619 or

Brandi Lucero, Scholarship Coordinator (480) 731-8640