The FUSD Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students who might not otherwise have the financial means to achieve their educational goals beyond high school. These scholarships help some of our most deserving students access college or trade/technical education.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduating high school seniors from one of FUSD’s seven comprehensive high schools, and Cambridge, Design Science, DeWolf, Duncan, Patino, Phoenix, or J.E. Young
Plans to attend a community college, 4-year university/college, or trade/technical school
Earn a minimum augmented 2.5 GPA or higher
Application Requirements
Current transcript with current 10-12 augmented GPA
Two letters of recommendation
Completed typed application, including information on school and community involvement, career aspirations, and financial need
Review Process
A selection committee will evaluate the applications using a scoring rubric that reflects the eligibility criteria. Every effort will be made to ensure a balanced distribution throughout all high schools.
Award
For 2022/2023, a minimum $600 scholarship will be awarded. This may increase upon availability of funds. Students must show proof of enrollment at a community college, 4-year university/college, or trade/technical school within 18 months of high school graduation to claim their award.
Timeline
Applications are available at high schools and online:
Application deadline:
Selection committee review/score:
Award recipients notified:
January 6, 2023
March 10, 2023
March 10 – March 13, 2023
March 30 – April 13, 2023
Applications are available at high schools and online:
January 6, 2023
Application deadline:
March 10, 2023
Selection committee review/score:
March 10 – March 13, 2023
Award recipients notified:
March 30 – April 13, 2023