Scottsdale Promise Program scholarships help offset any remaining college expenses

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
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The Scottsdale Promise Program provides funding to support Scottsdale Community College students with scholarship opportunities and/or access to internships within select City of Scottsdale departments.

Eligibility

  • Current Scottsdale residents or graduates from a high school within Scottsdale city limits at the time of application
  • Qualifies for Arizona in-state (in-county) tuition
  • Demonstrated and documented financial need as determined by FAFSA completion
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester at SCC, leading toward a degree or certificate program
 

Benefits

  • Funding to support tuition, books, and course fees
  • Free student support services:
    • Dedicated orientation
    • Academic advising
    • Workshops, tutoring, counseling, food pantry, and other support services
    • Access to career services, including: resume/cover letter preparation, connection to internships, etc.
    • Access to service learning and other student engagement opportunities
  • Can be renewed for up to four semesters (two years)
  • May be used for an internship within the City of Scottsdale offices (if relevant to the degree/certificate program the student is pursuing)

Apply Here for Scholarship Funding

Learn more about internships: Student Seeking an Internship.

The Scottsdale Promise Program is supported by the City of Scottsdale in partnership with SCC and the Scottsdale Unified School District.