Scholarships are Awarded to Women 19 Years or Older who are Arizona Residents.
The Arizona Business and Professional Women’s Foundation promotes the advancement of Arizona’s working women through scholarships, research, and education. Scholarships are awarded to women 19 years or older who are Arizona residents returning to school at a community college in Arizona to acquire better job opportunities or advance their current careers. All scholarship recipients are required to attend one Arizona BPW Foundation event per year.
📢 Summer 2026 Scholarship Application Now Open
The application process for the Summer 2026 session is now open! The deadline to apply is April 10, 2026.
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Renewing applicants: Only the one-page renewal application is required.
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New applicants: Please review the scholarship program requirements under the Scholarship tab before applying.
Students who are currently attending or plan to attend an Arizona state community college are encouraged to apply.
Warm regards,
Dr. Katie Schmidt
Scholarship Chair
Thank You 2025 Foundation Donors!
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Giving to Change the Future
AZBPW Scholarship — Change Your Future
A scholarship committee made up of trustees and community volunteers serves in facilitating the award process. While we derive funds from Arizona BPW member support and partnerships with corporation, and other foundations, we also encourage you to join us in our efforts to change the future. The Arizona BPW Foundation is an affiliate of the BPW/AZ Federation and the BPW/USA Foundation, a national organization of working women.
Making a Difference for Working Women
Every woman has the potential to move ahead, but sometimes she needs extra encouragement and financial support for continuing education. The Arizona Business and Professional Women’s Foundation was established in 1989 to further advance Arizona’s working women through research, education, and scholarships. Our programs are designed to help women achieve economic freedom and more rewarding careers.