We know that money alone will not create college-bound students. That's why ACSF not only provides much needed financial assistance for low income, college-bound students, but also provides support services to scholars through their college years.

As the working world becomes increasingly more competitive, the adults of tomorrow will have to invest in higher education.

Arizona College Scholarship Foundation is committed to making a college education a reality for Arizona's high potential students who simply cannot afford the cost.

The organization provides:

  • College Scholarships

    ACSF is committed to providing the state's largest pool of private scholarship dollars for low income/high potential students. Partnerships with individuals, corporations, government, philanthropists and foundations will continue to create a significant fund to support Arizona's students in need.

  • Comprehensive On-Campus Support Services

    Once in college, ACSF scholars have access to a network of support services, including:
    • Individual on-campus mentoring (with college faculty, administrators or staff)
    • Bi-monthly coaching sessions with ACSF staff
    • Regular trainings/workshops
    • Links to on-campus resource centers

  • Career Mentoring

    As an upper-classman, each ACSF scholar will be paired with a professional mentor in his or her career field who will provide advice and opportunities for job shadowing and internships.

  • Peer Mentoring

    Every first-year ACSF scholar is paired with an upper-class scholar attending the same institution and, ideally, studying the same degree program. The purpose of the peer mentor is to serve as a "big buddy" to the first-year scholar, providing the hands-on knowledge needed to make the transition from high school to college.

  • Annual Leadership Symposium

    Each year, ACSF hosts an all-day leadership conference. The event is dedicated to educating the current scholars on the latest trends related to Arizona's economic forecast, business and industry. The goal of this event, along with the workplace mentoring and internship opportunities, is to help develop and prepare ACSF scholars to be the future workforce in the state of Arizona.

Eligible students must be recommended by ACSF partner organizations.