Scholarship Opportunity

Arizona Breaking Barriers Student Athlete Scholarship

Offered by Desert Financial Foundation

Need-based award for resilient Arizona student athletes graduating in spring 2027.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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Class of 2027 student-athlete applications

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineNovember 6, 2026

Eligibility

  • Arizona high-school senior graduating spring 2027, organized team athlete, weighted cumulative GPA 3.0+, financial need and intended Arizona college/university attendance.
  • Desert Financial membership not required; high-school, club and league teams can qualify.

Requirements

  • Apply or nominate by November 6, 2026. Gather information before starting; partial forms do not save.
  • Short responses about resilience, community character and educational goals, current unofficial transcript and requested financial need/FAFSA SAI information.
  • No ongoing renewal stated; do not add separate duplicate records for Krysten Muir or Girls Flag Football honors.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the official self-nomination or nominate an eligible student; respond to sponsor verification requests if advanced.

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