Requirements

Eligibility

  • The student must be enrolled as a senior at a Phoenix metropolitan high school and graduate in the spring of 2018.
  • The student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average during the 2018-2019 fall and spring semesters.
  • The student must be enrolled at an Arizona community college or accredited four-year university with a minimum of 12 credit hours following graduation to receive the scholarship.
  • The 12 credit hours will need to be completed during the fall semester to receive the award for the spring semester.

Application

  • A valid application consists of the following: complete application form; no more than two (2) typewritten letters of recommendation, no longer than one (1) page in length from teachers, school administrators, employers, or community organizers; a 250-word essay on why pursuing a higher education is important to you; an official copy of the transcript. All information must be typed.
  • The deadline for application submission is May 31, 2018.
  • LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
  • INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE NOT CONSIDERED.
  • Applications can be downloaded at and e-mailed to , or mailed to 1700 North 7th Street, Suite 1, Phoenix, AZ 85006.

Judging

  • The judging process will take place from June thru the selection date on July 15th.
  • The winner will be chosen on July 15th.

Notification

  • All communication will be sent via e-mail to the winner, as well as the official representative of the school.
  • A photograph of the recipient will need to be submitted by the winner.
  • The Law Offices of Michael Cordova will post a public announcement of the winner of the scholarship on the website – including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, etc.

Award

  • A $500 award for the Fall semester and $500 award for the Spring semester will be awarded for a total award of $1000.
  • The recipient is to provide proof of enrollment by August 1st.
  • The recipient will receive the award and certificate upon proof of enrollment from Michael Cordova.

Check Off List

Fully completed application

No more than two references

Type-written essay (no more than 250 words)

Official copy of high school transcript

Application

Date: ______

I.Personal Information

Name:______(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)

Address:______

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Contact Telephone Number: ______

Email Address:______

II.Academic Information

High School: ______

Graduation Date:______

GPA: ______

Arizona University or Community College Attending in 2018-2019:

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III.Extracurricular Activities

School-Related Clubs and Activities: ______

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Hobbies, Awards, Special Honors or Interests, Etc.: ______

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Community Activities: ______

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IV.How did you find out about the scholarship?

School Website Facebook Twitter Google+ Other:______

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Applicant Electronic SignatureDate