THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO MY OFFICE. AS NEW SCHOLARSHIPS AND DEADLINES ARRIVE, THE LIST WILL BE UPDATED. APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE (IF APPLIES) OR IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE. PLEASE CONSULT THE SPECIFIC
APPLICATION OR WEBSITES FOR DEADLINES!
AUGUST
Fall / ASU
Admissions applications start the primary merit based scholarship process. Based on a combination of GPA, class rank and SAT/ACT test scores. /

Fall / NAU
Admissions applications start the primary merit based scholarship process. Based on a combination of GPA, class rank and SAT/ACT test scores. /

Fall / UofA
Admissions applications start the primary merit based scholarship process. Based on a combination of GPA, class rank and SAT/ACT test scores. /

Early Spring / COCHISE COLLEGE
If you plan to attend Cochise College- be proactive.
For the most part, the entire application is on line. /
Then click on scholarships
August 27– November 12 / AZ MILK PRODUCERS SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship sweepstakes/random drawings. Requires a brief statement stating why you drink milk, a milk mustache picture of yourself, etc. / Official rules and application can be found in the counseling office.
Deadlines vary / ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
ACF is the largest grantor of scholarship awards in the state of Arizona and manages more than 70 different scholarship funds. BHS has had winners! /
Watch the local paper for deadline. Early Fall. / LADIES AUXILIARY to the VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
Available to military dependents who plan to pursue secondary education. Requires an essay.
THE AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST A Constitutional Speech Contest . There are many things to do so get busy! The potential rewards are worth your time! / Official rules and application can be found in the counseling office.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER / This application will take some time and is due mid-October. If you are interested see Mrs. Sherman asap.
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BAIRD FOUNDATION
Admittance/enrollment at UofA, minimum of 3.5 GPA, evidence of consistent & effective leadership qualities. Must be nominated / Must be nominated. If interested please see Mrs. Sherman asap. The application is detailed and is due mid-October
Due October 22 / FLINN SCHOLARS
Top 5% of graduating class, a minimum 3.5 GPA, minimum SAT I of 1280 or ACT 29, and participate and demonstrate leadership in a variety of extracurricular activities. /
WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN
Must be a senior with a B average and participate in at least one sport. /
ASU- MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR ESSAY/POETRY or POSTER/BOOKMARK COMPETITION /
OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF AMERICA
Available to all high school students. Applications and guidelines online. /
Deadlines vary beginning October 1 / MathMovesU Scholarship
Grades 6 -12th may apply. Applications and guidelines are online. BHS has had a winner! /
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION
Graduating senior who possesses the integrity, determination and courage to pursue higher education. 2.0 or higher GPA, extracurricular, co-curricular and community involvement, plan to pursue a bachelors degree and must have critical financial need. /
ASBA JACK PETERSON SCHOLARSHIP
Graduating senior who is committed to enrolling in an accredited Arizona college or university and pursue a career as a teacher. Requires an essay. /
October –
February / US BANK
Apply online. Scholarship recipients are selected through a random drawing process. /
M & I BANK STUDENT ATHLETE SCHOLARS AWARD
Graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better, who have participated in at least one full season of a team or individual sport, and who intend to receive further education after high school. Essay. /

COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

Based on character, personal merit, academics, leadership in school, civic & extracurricular activities, motivation to serve & achieve. BHS has had winners! /
NOVEMBER /
Due to Mrs. Sherman
Nov 2 / ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION ACADEMIC Top university bound seniors with financial need. BHS has had winners! /
Due to Mrs. Sherman
Nov 2 / ELKS ARIZONA SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP Graduation senior with a disability planning to pursue education beyond high school. / Application can be found in the counseling office
Due to Mrs. Sherman
Nov 2 / ELKS VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Graduating senior who plans to pursue Vocational/Technical training after high school. / Application can be found in the counseling office
FIRST FREEDOM STUDENT ESSAY COMPETITION
Please see website for details and deadlines. /
November /

COCHISE COWBOY POETRY SCHOLARSHIP

Open to seniors, poem must be written on subjects relating to our Western Heritage, entries must be typed & original work. BHS has had winners! / Official rules and application can be found in the counseling office.
TOYOTA COMMUNITY SCHOLARS Outstanding academic record, an effective leader, and well-documented record of service both within & outside of school. Must be nominated by your school.

SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP

Intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science, 3.75 & above GPA, rank in 90% in both math & verbal on SAT or the composite ACT. /
DECEMBER /
RAYTHEON SCHOLARSHIP (R-TEAM) For a senior who is a dependent or legal ward of a Raytheon-Tucson employee. Must in the top third of the senior class or have a 3.0 GPA. BHS has had winners! / Ask parent to check with Raytheon Human
Resources office or get application from counseling office.
December 15 / ASU- ALUMNI MEDALLION AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
Must have applied and been admitted to ASU. Must be a recipient of the merit based University Scholarship and demonstrate leadership & involvement. Eligible students will be notified by ASU and must apply online. /
AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Winners are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share the following qualities. Ambition, drive, goal setters, respect for self, family, community & ability to succeed in college. /
ARIZONA ELK SOCIETY
Graduating senior with a 2.7 and above GPA. Students must support and actively participate in the preservation of hunting and hold a current hunting license. Must also be a member of the Arizona Elk Society. Requires an essay describing why wildlife conservation is important to them. /
JANUARY / WAL MART
Graduating senior who will attend an accredited college or university. BHS has had winners! /
CHILI APPRECIATION SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL (CASI) Graduating seniors may apply. Requires a 250 word narrative about yourself and your goals for the future. May apply for both CASI & High Desert Pod. BHS has had winners / Application can be found in the counseling office
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS /
McKELVEY FOUNDATION Graduating senior. Own your own business and have at least one paid employee. /
ARIZONA CPA FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION Graduating seniors who declare accounting as their major and will be full-time Arizona university or community college students. Requires a personal statement / Application can be found in the counseling office
ESA FOUNDATION Graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA or top 25% of class or a score of at least ACT 20 or SAT 950. Requires a letter from the applicant addressing why he/she is applying for the scholarship. BHS has had winners! /
ADEQ RECYLCING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Five $1000 scholarships will be reward to the high school senior with the winning project proposal. Benson has had winners and AEPCO is willing to help. See counselor
Received by February 2 / ASU-MAROON and GOLD Graduating seniors who are recipients of other ASU higher value scholarships. Ethnic minorities, first generation college students and low income students are encouraged to apply. / Application can be found in the counseling office
NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP
Graduating senior with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Requires an essay. This application can also be used by Hispanic students to pursue the Hispanic Scholarship and minority or female applicants interested in studying science-math-engineering-technology. /

ARIZONA PTA SCHOLARSHIP A senior who is an Arizona resident who will attend a NCA accredited college or university. Special consideration will be given to students pursuing a career in education or fields that promote children. /
THE WORTH & DOT HOWARD FOUNDATION Graduating seniors who rank in the top 20% of the class and will attend a 4 year university. BHS has had several winners! / Application can be found in the counseling office
THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM If you are a direct descendant of a Purple Heart recipient or lifetime member of the MOPH or of a veteran killed in action or who died before they could join the MOPH . /

COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP

Senior who comes from a farm family and plans to pursue a career in the field of agriculture. BHS has had several winners! /
PHOENIX SUNS CHARITIES

Minimum 2.5 GPA and evidence of regular community involvement in charitable or volunteer activities at school, church or community organizations.

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHERN ARIZONA Senior who will attend college or university in Arizona, who are NOT in the top 10% of the class and who will NOT be receiving full tuition waivers. Applicant must be academically talented and have recommendations that demonstrate financial need. /
Or applications can be found in the counseling office
THE VALLEY FOUNDATION
Senior who will attend college or university. High School applicants whose grade point average places them in the top 5% of their class will NOT be considered. /
Or applications can be found in the counseling office
DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Available to students who have limited financial resources and who are the first in their family to attend college and complete a 4-year degree. Must attend either UofA, ASU or NAU /
MARCH
Available early Spring. / COCHISE COLLEGE
If you plan to attend Cochise College- be proactive.
For the most part, the entire application is on line. /
Then click on scholarships
HIGH DESERT POD CASI
Graduating seniors may apply. Requires a 250 word narrative about yourself and your goals. May apply for both CASI and High Desert Pod. BHS has had winners. / Application can be found in the counseling office

ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP

A graduating senior who demonstrates academic excellence demonstrated through GPA, test scores, community involvements, talent and much more. /
Interested students must contact Mrs. Sherman because this scholarship is on a nomination basis
MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Graduating senior who is the son or daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the Reserve, a former Marine or Reservist who has been honorably discharged, or the son or daughter of a US Navy Corpsman. / Application can be found in the counseling office or online at
SSVEC

Graduating seniors who are the top 20%

of the class.

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Attach your scholarship packet

VALLEY TELECOM SCHOLARSHIP

Must be a Valley Telecom or Copper Valley Telephone LANDLINE customer with a 828,847,826,558,845,824,548,531,436,557 phone prefix. BHS has had winners! / Application can be found in the counseling office

FT. HUACHUCA COMMUNITY SPOUSES’ CLUB Limited to graduating seniors who are natural born or legally adopted children of U.S. military

Members, of DOD civilians assigned to Ft Huachuca, or of retired or deceased military living in the area. Requires a short essay. / Application can be found in the counseling office

AZ CATTLE INDUSTRY RESEARCH & EDUCATION

For students pursuing studies in topics directly or indirectly related to the cattle industry. / Application can be found in the counseling office
USA FUNDS ARIZONA SILVER SCHOLARSHIP
A Financial Needs based scholarship for graduating seniors who have a 2.5 or higher GPA and plan to pursue post-secondary training. /
March 15 / DOROTHY BAUGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The purpose of the scholarship is to promote future mentorship and community involvement. Requires a 200-word statement describing a positive personal experience involving a mentor and how that has influenced your future goals / Application can be found under the INTERACTIVESCHOLARSHIP Tab on Mrs. Sherman’s website
Attach your scholarship packet
March 15 / SOUTHERN ARIZONA HARLEY RIDERS
Graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA that has been accepted into an accredited academic or vocational institution. Must demonstrate active participation in school and community activities. Evidence of financial need will be given priority / Application can be found in the counseling office
Attach your scholarship packet
March 15 / EMILIO AGUIRRE JR. MEMORIAL BENSON HS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
Admitted as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited institution of higher education. Minimum 2.75 GPA, provide evidence of financial need and demonstrate leadership qualities by a record of involvement and participation in extra curricular activities and/or civic activities in the community. / Application can be found in the counseling office
Attach your scholarship packet
March 15 / GOVERNOR ROSE MOFFORD SCHOLARSHIP
Graduating rural high school senior pursuing postsecondary studies at an institution of higher learning. Requires an essay. BHS has had winners. /
Or you can find the application in the counseling office
FORT HUACHUCA COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP
Selection of recipients will be based on financial need, academic performance, and citizenship. Requires a 1-page essay detailing academic and career goals. Details regarding financial need are also required. BHS has had many winners! / Application can be found in the counseling office
Attach your scholarship packet
SHIRLEY HINKLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Based on academic performance, citizenship (including involvement in church, community or school activities), and financial need. Requires an essay. / Application can be found in the counseling office
Attach your scholarship packet
SOLID ROCK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Students pursuing majors in the Accounting or Economics fields. Minimum GPA 3.5 and must be accepted for enrollment at a 4 year accredited institution. / Application can be found in the counseling office
APRIL
MOUNTAIN VIEW COMPUTER USERS GROUP Graduating senior who attends school within Cochise County. Will attend college or any higher education in the Fall. Must complete a project utilizing an effective use of computers. Project areas could include journalism, graphic design, video, photography, music, science fair, etc / Application can be found in the counseling office
April 1 / AZ G & T COOPERATIVES
Student pursuing post-secondary education. Requires a statement regarding your academic goals, etc. / Application can be found under the INTERACTIVESCHOLARSHIP Tab on Mrs. Sherman’s website
Attach your scholarship packet
April 1 / HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS FOUNDATION
For a graduating senior from Benson High who will pursue a career in the medical field. Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, good character and good student characteristics. Requires a 250-word essay detailing your career goals and why the scholarship would benefit you. Consideration will be given to those with financial need. / Application can be found in the counseling office
Attach your scholarship packet
April 1 / APACHE NITROGEN PRODUCTS, INC.
Graduating senior who will pursue post-secondary education at an accredited educational or vocational school. Requires a brief summary discussing Attitude, Leadership, Responsibility, Character, and School & Community Involvement.
Three different scholarships are available: Academic Performance, Academic Performance & Financial Need, Apache Employee Dependent. / Application can be found in the counseling office
Attach your scholarship packet
April 1 / BENSON JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB
Graduating senior pursuing a post-secondary education at an accredited educational or vocational school. Requires brief answers to several questions regarding academic goals and why you deserve this scholarship. / Application can be found under the INTERACTIVESCHOLARSHIP Tab on Mrs. Sherman’s website
Attach your scholarship packet
April 1 / BENSON FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Graduating senior who resides in the Benson Library service area. Plan a career as a writer, poet, journalist, historian, teacher or librarian or any other fields the media arts encompasses. Requires an essay. / Application can be found in the counseling office or at the Benson Public Library
Attach your scholarship packet
April 1 /

CATHERINE STEPHENS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

All four criteria, in the following order must be shown to be considered. (Financial Need, Scholarship Achievements, Community Service & Extra Curricular Activities, Educational Plans & Goals). The final selection of applicants will follow a personal interview by the Board of Directors of the San Pedro Valley Arts & Historical Society. / Application can be found in the counseling office
Attach your scholarship packet
April 1 / C.T. DICKSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Graduating senior with a physical impairment who will be pursuing education from a vocational, technical or college/university. / Application can be found in the counseling office
April 1 / FRY FOUNDATION
Graduating senior who is a Cochise County resident who demonstrates financial need. Do not need to attend Cochise College to receive the Fry. / Application can be found under the INTERACTIVESCHOLARSHIP Tab on Mrs. Sherman’s website
April 1 / GREATER SIERRA VISTA KENNEL CLUB
Graduating senior is the greater Sierra Vista area (Benson, St. David, Bisbee, SV or Tombstone) that is planning for a career in animal health or a directly related field. BHS has had winners. / Application can be found in the counseling office
April 1 / JOHN F. RICHARDS MATH-SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Graduating seniors pursuing a math or science related field at the college, university or vocational school of their choice. / Application can be found in the counseling office
Attach your scholarship packet
April 1 / LIONS CLUB
Graduating senior pursuing a post-secondary education at an accredited educational or vocational school. Requires brief answers to several questions regarding academic goals and why you deserve this scholarship. / Application can be found in the counseling office
Attach your scholarship packet
April 1 /

MARGUERITE COOK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Graduating senior planning to pursue any agricultural degree. Requires an essay. BHS has had winners! / Application can be found in the counseling office
April 1 / ROTARY CLUB
Graduating senior pursuing a post-secondary education at an accredited educational or vocational school. Requires brief answers to several questions regarding academic goals and why you deserve this scholarship. / Application can be found under the INTERACTIVESCHOLARSHIP Tab on Mrs. Sherman’s website
Attach your scholarship packet
April 1 / COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Cochise County seniors pursuing Community service oriented post-secondary education such as Law Enforcement, Emergency Service, Fire Fighter, Medical, Education, etc. Requires an essay. / Application can be found in the counseling office