Arrowhead United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. That means that we Live United in Purpose for our community when they need a helping hand and an extra support system to thrive in their academic ventures.
What does it mean to Live United in Purpose?
Living United in Purpose is more than a motto. It's about bringing people together to build strong, equitable communities where everyone can reach their full potential and use their talents to give back to their neighbors. It means to advance the common good.
Thanks to Southern California Edison's generosity, AUW has established the “Success on the Horizon STEAM Scholarship” to award one-time scholarships to local high school & college students pursuing STEAM degrees in 2024-2025. We're excited to announce that this year, we will award several local high school seniors and/or college students scholarships of up to $1,000 to help them achieve their full potential in their venture to pursue higher education.
So whether you are a high school senior going to college or are already a college student in a STEAM field, the "Success on the Horizon STEAM Scholarship" is intended for you! The application will open on November 29, 2023, and remain open until December 20, 2023.
(High School Senior)
Applicant Requirements:
Must plan to enroll or be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college during the 2024-2025 academic year to pursue an education within the STEAM field.
- You must provide an unofficial transcript with your application. Upon selection, you must provide an official sealed transcript.
- Must have a minimum 2.3 high school GPA
- Must submit an 800-1000 word essay, Times New Roman 12 point font, on the following topic: Why are you interested in pursuing an education in STEAM, and how will you use your education to Live United in Purpose?
- Must submit two professional or educational letters of recommendation
- Applicant must reside within the AUW service area (If unsure, please click here to see our service map)
- A number of applicants will be asked to interview for the scholarship. You must be available for an in-person or virtual interview.
College Student Requirements:
Must plan to enroll or be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college during the 2024-2025 academic year to pursue an education within the STEAM field.
- You must provide an officially sealed copy of your college transcript
- Must have a minimum 2.3 college GPA
- Must submit an 800-1800 word essay, Times New Roman 12 point font, on the following topic: Why are you interested in pursuing an education in STEAM, and how will you use your education to Live United in Purpose?
- Must submit two professional or educational letters of recommendation
- Applicant must reside within the AUW service area (If unsure, please click here to see our service map)
- A number of applicants will be asked to interview for the scholarship. You must be available for an in-person or virtual interview.
Please refer questions to Christopher Ortiz at Christophero@ahuw.org.