CHS Recipients: 2024 Chandler High School recipients of CEF scholarships
More than $200,000 in Scholarships Available for CUSD Seniors: Applications Now Open!
The Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2025 scholarship application process, offering graduating seniors from Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) high schools a chance to share in over $200,000 in funding. This initiative underscores CEF’s commitment to empowering students to achieve their post-secondary goals.
This year, students can apply for three distinct types of scholarships:
1. Donor Scholarships: Generously funded by individuals and organizations, these awards range from $500 to $5,000. Selection criteria vary by scholarship, based on priorities of the donors, and students can qualify for multiple awards.
2. IMPACT Scholarships: Open to students enrolled in the IMPACT Chandler service leadership program, these $1,000 scholarships recognize students who demonstrate outstanding community involvement and academic dedication. To qualify, students must complete 100+ hours of approved community service, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4, and achieve a 95% attendance rate by March 24, 2025. Funding is made possible through the Winner’s Choice Car or Cash Raffle, launching January 22, 2025.
3. Foundation Scholarships: A new initiative designed to recognize diverse forms of achievement and potential. These scholarships specifically support students with financial need, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for further education.
How to Apply:
By completing and submitting a single general application, the online system will indicate which scholarships students are eligible for based on their information. Some awards may require additional essays, references, or supplemental information.
Important Dates:
· Application Deadline: Monday, March 24, 2025 (the last day of CUSD’s spring break). All applications and supplemental materials must be submitted by this date for consideration.
· Notification: Recipients will be notified in late April 2025.
· Scholarship Celebrations: Awardees will be invited to attend special celebrations at their respective schools, where they can meet the donors sponsoring their awards.
In 2024, the Chandler Education Foundation awarded 213 scholarships totaling nearly $240,000 in funding – a testament to the generosity of the Chandler community.
Additional information and access to the online application is available through the CEF website at: https://tinyurl.com/CEFScholarships2025.
About the Chandler Education Foundation
The Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986. Its mission is to ignite the power of community fundraising to fuel access, innovation, and excellence within the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD). Through events, campaigns, and partnerships, CEF provides financial support to promote equitable access to learning and enrichment opportunities, stimulate classroom innovation, and ensure academic excellence for CUSD.
For more information, please visit www.chandleredfoundation.org