Maricopa Promise

Maricopa Promise Scholarship

At a time when the high cost of college continues to strain students and their families, the Maricopa Promise Scholarship, launched in Fall 2025, offers welcome relief—giving students critical funding and the necessary support they need to pursue their goals.

Eligible students attending any of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges are encouraged to apply for the scholarship.
 

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Become a Maricopa Promise Scholar



Our promise to you: We will help make college more affordable while providing consistent support.
 

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Over four consecutive semesters, students are awarded $600 each semester toward the cost of tuition and attendance.

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Maricopa Promise Scholars are part of a student cohort experience with free access to a suite of support services.

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Scholarship funding is awarded to all eligible students at any of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges on a first-come, first-served basis.

A Cohort Experience

In addition to receiving $600 each semester, the Maricopa Promise Scholar is given free access to a suite of support services, such as counseling, tutoring, mentorship, resume and career services, a welcome orientation, events and celebrations, and special recognition at graduation.

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Scholarship Eligibility

Has earned a high school degree or equivalency.

Has an active admissions application on file at a Maricopa Community College.

Is a new student to postsecondary education.

Is enrolled (or plans to enroll) in a minimum of six (6) credit hours.

Is eligible for in-state tuition classification rates (when applying and while attending).

Has declared a financial aid eligible certificate, associate, or bachelor’s program.

Has submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Is eligible for federal Pell grant.

Meets the minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

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