From Students For Students
Great programs for Arizona students!
Turning Interest Into Action
There are countless incredible programs in Arizona that you might have never heard of. Here at From Students For Students, we are there to connect you with them and encourage you to apply!
ASU programs
Many of these programs are free and if not they offer scholarships for those that demonstrate financial need.
Fleischer Scholars
Fleischer Scholars is a week long residency program designed for students from underrepresented communities interested in pursuing business as a career. It is a great opportunity to connect with W. P. Carey students, faculty, staff, and alumni, discover the key factors for academic and professional success, and to learn more about financial assistance.
Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program i
This outstanding program is tailored for students who are underrepresented in the mathematics and science fields. Bustoz provides students with the unique opportunity to begin university mathematics studies before graduating high school. You must be a current sophomore, junior, or senior to apply.
The Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program (HMDP)
Don't be phased by the name of the program, anyone of any ethnicity or gender is eligible to apply. HMDP is an early outreach program to increase college success for first-generation students. The program connects scholars with exceptional resources throughout their late middle school and high school career. Recruitment begins when the student is in 7th grade.
College Readiness Programs
STEP
Student Expedition Program
STEP mentors, educates, and empowers high-achieving low-income first-generation students to beat the odds and strive for higher education. STEP is the hidden gem of college preparatory programs in Arizona. With amazing opportunities such as test prep, workshops, advising, information sessions with admissions reps from all over the country, and a multi-week leadership expedition trip to the wilderness of Alaska, STEP equips its students with all the necessary tools to achieve college success. Their success with their students can be proven with their alumni. To only name a few, STEP alum are attending Columbia, Harvard, Bowdoin, Georgetown, Duke, Pomona, and more top ranked schools nationwide.
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Those living in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona are eligible to apply. Students can apply in the fall of their sophomore year. It is highly recommended that students take honors, AP, or IB classes starting their freshman year or 8th grade if possible to be qualified to apply.
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Be AÂ Leader Foundation
Be a Leader provides students with tools, leadership skills, support, and opportunities in order to increase college success. This foundation offers numerous programs for students starting in 7th grade up to college where even in college Be a Leader offers career path development support. Throughout highschool Be a Leader offers educational workshops and both a college and career shadow week! Another incredible free program for rising seniors is Senior Boot Camp (SBC). SBC includes free ACT prep, both essay and FAFSA assistance, access to scholarships, and a coach that will support you for the rest of your high school career. Overall, Be a Leader is a remarkable nonprofit that is one of the key leaders in closing the opportunity gap for Arizona students.
AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute
A Phoenix program mentoring Arizona's next leaders
The AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute prime goal is to increase the number of students pursuing higher education. This is accomplished through AGUILA's unique approach of equally emphasizing "the arts, literature, civic engagement, social justice, service learning, health and wellness" as equal values to achieving student success. This meaningful mentorship follows students lives from high school to college. Although there is a $50 application fee scholarships are available to those demonstrating financial need.