Scholarship Resources

• Whom can I contact if I have questions about my scholarship at PCC?
  • Scholarships@pima.edu
• Where can I find my scholarship?
  • You may find your scholarship or tuition award on your ScholarshipUniverse dashboard or on your MyPima under the Financial Aid and Scholarships awards section.
• Where should I send my scholarship?
  • Please mail all scholarship checks and the completed Scholarship Designation Form to:
    • Pima Community College
      Attn: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (OFAS)
      4905 E. Broadway Blvd.
      Tucson, AZ 85709-1110

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Tips

• If you meet the stated criteria for a scholarship, apply! Many students do not apply because they assume another applicant will have better qualifications, sometimes resulting in unclaimed scholarships. For that reason, we also suggest you apply if you meet MOST (not all) of the criteria.
• Carefully complete the applications and always have someone else read your essays before you submit them. It is important to proofread for spelling or grammatical errors, and to evaluate your essays for readability, completeness and organization. If possible, type your answers on your computer, then cut and paste them into the online application.
• Need help writing your scholarship essay? Use your resources, including high school guidance counselors, financial aid or scholarship representatives, teachers and friends to help. Otherwise try Scholarship Junkies for help you with your applications and essay.
• Obtain letters of recommendation from various individuals at your school identifying your diverse interests and scholarly achievements. For example, obtain one from an instructor, one from a guidance counselor, one from a coach or club advisor, etc. Scholarships have different criteria so being prepared to address their requests will increase your chances of being selected.
• Prepare a personal statement ahead of time. Identify your strengths and accomplishments as well as your educational goals if you know them.
• Pay Attention to deadlines! If you find a scholarship where you missed the deadline, or won’t be eligible until next year, set a calendar reminder to check back during the next application period. Be sure to write down as much information as possible so you can find it again and apply. Don’t just bookmark the page as it is not likely to be the same next time you search.
• You should submit the best scholarship application possible, so check out these additional tips to help you win scholarships!
• If you are a current or former foster youth in Arizona, you may qualify for tuition assistance. Visit the Arizona Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program and the Arizona Tuition Waiver for more information.
• Never pay for anyone to receive scholarship application materials, complete a scholarship application, or search for scholarships for you. Especially if they “guarantee” you will win one because scholarships are not guaranteed.
• Never give your bank account or credit card information for scholarship searches or eligibility determination.
• Check out these other tips on avoiding scholarship scams.
• Write a thank you note to your scholarship donor. We also suggest checking with your donor before you drop or withdraw from a class, as this may affect your award and eligibility.
• If you have questions about the legitimacy of a scholarship, feel free to contact either the Scholarships or Financial Aid Office.