ASF Scholarships
Since ASF began, we have awarded more than $2,500,000 to over 2,000 graduating seniors of Arrowhead High School. Scholarships are available for students furthering their education at two- or four-year institutions.
Learn more here about:
- Scholarship criteria
- The process
- How to apply
- Annual awards ceremony
- How to submit for a scholarship payment
Scholarship Criteria
Thanks to our community’s generous support, we now award over $90,000 in scholarships annually to more than 100 graduating seniors, with individual awards ranging from $500 to $3,000.
A volunteer board of directors comprised of community members, school administration and business leaders determines the activities of ASF and reviews applications for scholarships. ASF requires students:
- be in their senior year at Arrowhead High School
- have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and,
- be accepted into a two or four year college, university or technical college.
Scholarships are awarded to students who most closely match scholarship criteria, as set forth by the donors. Key qualifications include:
Each required portion of the application is carefully reviewed and scholarships are awarded to students who most closely match scholarship criteria. Key qualifications considered include:
- Academic Commitment: Personal growth, dedication, and effort in your coursework
- School Involvement: Active participation in clubs, sports, or school activities
- Community Contributions: Impact made through volunteer work, community service, or employment
- Personal Character: excellent teacher recommendations and student essays
- Leadership: Guiding peers, taking personal responsibility and making choices that positively impact others, the school and the community
An individual donor may request that an applicant possess a specific trait, like community service, participation in multiple sports, enrollment in technical or vocational programs or financial need. In these cases, ASF identifies recipients that meet these specific requests.
Every Senior Should Apply!
Whatever your future goals, background, or GPA, there is a scholarship opportunity for you. All Arrowhead High School seniors are invited to apply each December for a comprehensive, anonymous review. Take the step to invest in your future—apply for an ASF scholarship and let us help fund your success!
The Process and Timeline
Each year in December all Arrowhead High School seniors are invited to complete an extensive scholarship application that includes student accomplishments, teacher recommendations and an essay. Applications are due in early February. The board of directors then completes a comprehensive, confidential and anonymous review of the submitted applications. In May, the selected students are awarded scholarships at our annual awards ceremony.
How to Apply
The call for information and instructions are sent out and available on our website in mid-December and the submission deadline is early February. The application is a Google Form which requires the following information:
- Arrowhead and non-Arrowhead extra-curricular activities
- ACT score
- Community involvement
- Employment experience
- Essay
- Two letters of recommendation
“I hope to become a teacher one day and eventually go back to school to become a principal. My senior year I received one of the Arrowhead scholarships and it was great to see that my hard work paid off and other people recognized that too. Thanks Arrowhead Scholarship Fund for allowing me to continue my education!”