Trade School Scholarship Application

Tempe Diablos Charities, Inc., is pleased to to support the trades with Trade School Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Tempe Diablos are involved in promoting excellence among Tempe’s top high school students and helping young adults in taking steps to improve their opportunities and the communities in which they live.

Scholarship Award Amount: $2,000 one-time scholarship to be used for class and equipment fees

This information and application is for use by applicants who are applying to an accredited trade school in Arizona *See www.accsc.org/directory/ OR www.careerschoolnow.org/colleges/cities/phoenix-az for a list of accredited trade schools.

To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must:

  • Be a graduating senior from any high school within the Tempe Union High School District OR Be a graduating senior who lives in Tempe, Arizona and attends a publicly funded accredited Arizona high school
  • Must be classified as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes
  • Meet the following:
    • Have a minimum 2.5 grade point average
  • Application Filing deadline – January 12, 2025. Interviews to be held Saturday, February 22, 2025

Members of the Tempe Diablos, their spouses, children, grandchildren and/or dependents are not eligible to apply.

Application Procedure (please submit in this order):

  1. Complete the Tempe Diablos Scholarship application form.
  2. Attach a typewritten document (1-2 pages, double spaced) describing:
    • What you career goals are and how this scholarship will assist in achieving those goals?
    • Any unusual personal expenses or income situations that make it difficult for you and your family to contribute to the cost of your education.
  1. Attach a copy of your high school transcript which includes grades from your most recently completed semester (unofficial copies are acceptable).
  2. Attach one (1) letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to the potential and the character of the applicant.
  3. This application and all required attachments must be submitted online by Sunday January 12, 2025, at the following: scholarships@tempediablos.org with Trade School Scholarship in the subject line.

Scholarship Application

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Step 1 of 2

Name*
Local Address*

PLEASE INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION

Personal Statement:

1. Personal and family background. 500 words max
2. Education and career goals. 200 words max
3. How this scholarship will assist in achieving your education and career goals. 200 words max

Activities/Honors:

Attach a separate sheet listing extracurricular activities, honors, positions of leadership, and volunteer/community service (include years of involvement).

Transcripts:

Please attach a copy of your high school transcript which includes grades from your most recently completed semester; SAT or ACT scores; and class percentile ranking (unofficial copies are acceptable).

Letters of Recommendation:

Please attach one (1) letter of recommendation from a professional who can attest to the potential for success in academics and the character of the applicant.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
List any leadership offices or positions of responsibility held in high school or college.
Describe your leadership experiences. Please include organization information, your roles, and length of services. Please limit your response to 3000 characters (~500 words)