Diane Small Perseverance Scholarship

2024 Deadline: 04/16/2024.   Applications must be turned in to Mr. Sean Haynes in the Counseling Office.

A $1000 scholarship awarded to a deserving Sahuaro Senior who was raised in a single-parent household for at least a portion of their childhood.

Award Applicant Qualifications:

• Applicant must have been raised in a single-parent household for at least a portion of their childhood.
• Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at the time of application.
• Applicants must submit a 500-750 word essay discussing the following:
  • [a] How going to College fits their long-term goals;
  • [b] Most impactful memories with their parent(s);
  • [c] What was the most challenging struggle to overcome.

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At least one of the recommendations must be from a faculty member who has taught the student in the classroom. Both recommendations must include the reference’s name, address, telephone number, and information regarding how long and in what capacity he or she has known the applicant and a narrative describing the writer’s perception of the ability of the student to succeed in their post-high school endeavor as well as insight regarding the candidate’s integrity.

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Provide a 500-750 word essay discussing the following: • [a] How going to College fits their long-term goals; • [b] Most impactful memories with their parent(s); • [c] What was the most challenging struggle to overcome.

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