University of Phoenix Scholarships

The First Chance (SM) Scholarship Program was created in 2006 to promote the life-changing benefits of education and honor individuals who have shown desire to improve their lives and the lives of those around them through education. The annual program will empower 100 individuals to complete bachelor’s degrees through full-tuition scholarships to University of Phoenix.

Kids’ Chance and the University of Phoenix are teaming up to create the Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program to help give deserving individuals the opportunity to receive an education and thus, prepare themselves for a better future. The Kids’ Chance program was founded in 1988 to serve as a vehicle to provide need-based scholarships to the families of seriously injured workers. The scholarship will cover full-tuition and fees for either an undergraduate or master’s degree program. Ten (10) scholarships will be awarded annually.

Application: Download the Form

Application Deadline:

• Round 1: July 1, 2009
• Round 2: December 1, 2009
  

Award date: 

• Round 1: July 31, 2009
• Round 2: December 31, 2009 

As part of our ongoing commitment to provide access to nursing education opportunities and help ensure the future of quality healthcare in Florida, University of Phoenix, in partnership with the March of Dimes Florida Chapter, is offering four full-tuition scholarships to nurses pursuing advanced degrees (RN to BSN, RN to MSN) in maternal-child nursing. One full-tuition scholarship will be awarded at each of the four University of Phoenix campuses in Florida (North Florida, Central Florida, West Florida and South Florida) for a total of four scholarships.

Application: Download the Form
Application Deadline: May 15, 2009
Award date: June 30, 2009 

University of Phoenix is proud to announce the 2009 Paying It Forward® Scholarship Program. University of Phoenix Alumni who have graduated from University of Phoenix with either a bachelor, master or doctoral degree are eligible to nominate a deserving individual to be awarded a full-tuition scholarship towards an undergraduate degree program of their choice. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on- ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online. Thirty (30) scholarships will be awarded.

Application Period: September 1, 2009 - October 16, 2009
Award date: January 2010

University of Phoenix AMVETS Scholarship
AMVETS and University of Phoenix have established a relationship to offer this Scholarship Program. The program was created with the belief that members of our active military, veterans and their families wish to be successful and would like to have a better quality of life for themselves and their families, and it all starts with education. Fifty (50) scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $4,000. Scholarship award is a non-cash credit to each recipients University of Phoenix account. Applicable degree programs: associates, bachelor's or master's.

Application: Download the Form
Deadline Date: August 1, 2009
Award Date: November 11, 2009

University of Phoenix has created a Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship Fund/Armed Forces Foundation - D.C. Area scholarship program to honor Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland’s brave men and women who return home from service in Iraq and Afghanistan with severe injuries. Through full-tuition scholarships, injured veterans are empowered to reach their academic goals or pursue second careers. University of Phoenix Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship program is especially proud to partner with Armed Forces Foundation in paying tribute to those who fight heroically for the protection of American freedoms. Four (4) full-tuition scholarships will be for severely injured veterans/service members, and one (1) full-tuition scholarship will be for a spouse or primary caretaker of a severely injured veteran/service member. These scholarships can be used toward one bachelor’s or master’s degree program of choice.

Application: Download the Form
Application Deadline: August 15, 2009
Award Date: August 31, 2009

The University of Phoenix's Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship program is recognized on the U.S. Army Community Covenant Web site as a national best practice in support of military members and their families.

University of Phoenix has created a Severely Injured Veterans scholarship program to honor Arizona’s brave men and women who return home from service in Iraq and Afghanistan with severe injuries. Through full-tuition scholarships, injured veterans are empowered to reach their academic goals or pursue second careers. University of Phoenix Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship program is especially proud to partner with Heroes to Hometowns of Arizona in paying tribute to those who fight heroically for the protection of American freedoms. Five (5) full-tuition scholarships will be awarded on May 26, 2009. These scholarships can be used toward one bachelor or master degree program of choice.

Application: Download the Form
Application Deadline: August 15, 2009
Award Date: August 31, 2009

The University of Phoenix's Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship program is recognized on the U.S. Army Community Covenant Web site as a national best practice in support of military members and their families.

University of Phoenix has created a Severely Injured Veterans scholarship program to honor Texas’ brave men and women who return home from service in Iraq and Afghanistan with severe injuries. Through full-tuition scholarships, injured veterans are empowered to reach their academic goals or pursue second careers. University of Phoenix Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship program is especially proud to partner with Operation Comfort of Texas in paying tribute to those who fight heroically for the protection of American freedoms. Five (5) full-tuition scholarships will be awarded on May 22, 2009. These scholarships can be used toward one bachelor or master degree program of choice.

Application: Download the Form
Application Deadline: August 15, 2009
Award Date: August 31, 2009

The University of Phoenix's Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship program is recognized on the U.S. Army Community Covenant Web site as a national best practice in support of military members and their families.

The University of Phoenix has created a Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship Fund/Soldier's Angels - Northern California scholarship program to honor Northern California’s brave men and women who return home from OIF/OEF with severe injuries. Through full-tuition scholarships, injured veterans are empowered to reach their academic goals or pursue second careers. University of Phoenix Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship program is especially proud to partner with Soldiers’ Angels of Northern California in paying tribute to those who fight heroically for the protection of American freedoms. Five (5) full-tuition scholarships will be awarded on May 26, 2009. These scholarships can be used toward one bachelor’s or master’s degree program of choice.

Application: Download the Form
Application Deadline: August 15, 2009
Award Date: August 31, 2009

The University of Phoenix's Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship program is recognized on the U.S. Army Community Covenant Web site as a national best practice in support of military members and their families.

University of Phoenix Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Program
University of Phoenix is pleased to partner with Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation (TASF) to offer scholarship opportunities to young men and women. The TASF began in 1979 to serve as a vehicle to provide annual scholarships to outstanding young people in their quest of excellence. Five (5) full-tuition scholarships will be awarded on September 1, 2009. These scholarships are directed toward recent high school graduates (2007 or later) and can be used toward a bachelor's degree program of choice. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on- ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2009
Award Date: September 1, 2009

For additional information on University of Phoenix Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship and/or a copy of the application please visit http://www.taisf.org.

University of Phoenix, Phoenix Campus recognizes that many individuals aspire to further their career through education and have teamed up with Maricopa Community Colleges to offer scholarship opportunities to individuals in their community. These scholarships are directed toward prospective students who have completed an associate's degree from any one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges and who wish to attend University of Phoenix, Phoenix Ground Campus, to pursue a bachelor's degree. Up to fifteen (15) $1,500 scholarships will be awarded.

Application: Download the Form
Application deadline: August 28, 2009
Award date: October 15, 2009

University of Phoenix Chicagoland Campus recognizes that many individuals aspire to further their career through education therefore creating a full-tuition scholarship in memory of Pamela F. Poynter. This scholarship provides one deserving student with financial support to achieve their educational goals and career aspirations. One (1) full-tuition undergraduate scholarship will be awarded annually for student in their sophomore year up to 90 credit hours (three years) at the University of Phoenix Chicagoland campus; online programs, graduate level programs and Axia classes are not covered. At any one time there may be three Pamela F. Poynter Memorial Scholarships in effect.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2009
Award Date: May 15, 2009

Derek Owens was a Cleveland police officer who was slain while on duty in March 2008. Derek dedicated his life to the service of others. In his honor, University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus will award one full-tuition scholarship towards an associate’s degree at Axia College of University of Phoenix. The scholarship will cover full-tuition and fees and is designated for a deserving Cleveland Public Schools High School Senior expected to graduate in 2009. One (1) full-tuition Axia College of University of Phoenix scholarship will be awarded.

Application: Download the Form
Application Deadline: May 1, 2009
Award Date: June 1, 2009

University of Phoenix Houston Campus in Texas has been leaders in helping adults achieve their educational goals for over 10 years. University of Phoenix Houston campuses are pleased to announce the offering of a Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction (MAED/CI) degree program. Our Texas specific MAED/CI program has been approved by the Texas Education Agency. University of Phoenix Houston Campus will award a scholarship to a deserving individual pursing a master’s degree in education. One (1) $5,000 scholarship will be awarded on May 22, 2009 to be applied towards tuition and fees for a Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction degree program. 

Application: Download the Form
Application Deadline: May 15, 2009
Award date: May 22, 2009  

University of Phoenix Idaho Campus has been leaders in helping teachers achieve their educational goals for over 7 years. Today, many students choose University of Phoenix to acquire the necessary education to pursue their dream of becoming a teacher. One (1) $4,000 scholarship will be awarded on August 3, 2009 to be applied towards tuition and fees for either a bachelor’s Degree in Education or master’s in Education/Teacher Education Degree.

Application: Download the Form
Application Deadline: June 12, 2009
Award date: August 3, 2009 
 

University of Phoenix Birmingham Campus recognizes that many individuals aspire to further their career through education and have teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham to offer scholarship opportunities to individuals in their community. This scholarship provides two deserving individuals with financial support to achieve their educational goals and career aspirations. Two (2) $5,000 scholarships will be awarded on August 17, 2009 to be applied towards tuition and fees for either a bachelor's or master's degree in business.

Application:      Download the Form
Application Deadline: July 31, 2009
Award Date: August 17, 2009

University of Phoenix Future Teacher Scholarship Program - Las Vegas Campus
University of Phoenix Las Vegas Campus in Nevada has been a leader in helping adults achieve their educational goals for over 16 years. Today, many students choose University of Phoenix to acquire the necessary education to pursue their dream of becoming a teacher. One (1) $10,000 scholarship will be awarded on July 21, 2009 to be applied towards tuition and fees for either a Bachelors in Education or Masters in Education/Teacher Education Degree.

Application:    Download the Form
Application Deadline: June 30, 2009
Award Date: July 21, 2009