$2.3 Million in Scholarships, Celebrating our 2 Year Anniversary, and More!

E-NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2023

Education Forward Arizona Awards More Than $2.3 Million in Scholarships for the 2023-24 School Year

We are proud to announce that we’ve distributed more than $2.3 million in scholarship funds to colleges and universities across the country for the 2023-24 school year. But that’s not all!

We pride ourselves in utilizing a holistic approach to student advancement, and this school year our team is supporting more than 500 Arizona scholars with one-on-one mentoring and support services. Our mentors meet individually with scholars throughout the year to help them sharpen skills in team building, networking, and more. We also host workforce readiness events where scholars can participate in mock interviews and resume reviews.

“By securing funding and providing mentoring and support services for these deserving student scholars, we are ensuring that they can successfully navigate their postsecondary education path, persist through higher education, and graduate with a degree or credential,” said Rich Nickel, President and CEO at Education Forward Arizona. “Our state has everything to gain when we increase the number of students who advance their education beyond high school.”

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Scholar Spotlight

Zahraa Al-Fatlawi

Chevy Humphrey Women in STEM Scholarship Recipient 2023

Photo: Zahraa and Chevy Humphrey at scholarship acceptance event.

Zahraa is a recent graduate of Central High School and is heading to ASU to study neuroscience and pursue her dream of being a physician. Her scholarship, funded by the Helios Education Foundation and awarded by the Arizona Science Center, includes an annual award of $2,000 along with advising and mentoring services provided by Education Forward Arizona.

"I will use the knowledge and experience I gain from my education to open clinics in developing countries focused on providing preventive care, so no one falls through the cracks." - Zahraa Al-Fatlawi

Super Bowl Host Committee Scholarship Program

Ten Students Receive Full-Tuition Scholarships

We are thrilled to partner with the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee in their scholarship program by providing mentoring services and on-going support to these incredible scholars.

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Happy Birthday to Us!

This month we're celebrating two years of empowering students and advocating for investments in education beyond high school. Check out this short video message from Education Forward Arizona President and CEO Rich Nickel:

YouTube Video Link - Education Forward Arizona's 2nd Anniversary

While we're very proud of the impact we've made in just two short years, there's still plenty of work to be done to reach our Achieve60AZ goal. With the recent launch of our Everything to Gain campaign, we're excited to raise the bar and make an even greater impact during year three.

Inspiring Scholar Featured on Your Life Arizona

Kaylee Begay, ASU sophomore and participant in our Native American Scholarship program, shares how her background in extracurriculars helped to set her up for success after high school. Watch her interview below and learn more at EverybodyWinsAZ.org.

Arizona Educators and Former Educators - Governor Hobbs wants to hear from you!

The Governor has prioritized educator retention and created the Educator Retention Task Force to make recommendations to improve retention.

Complete the anonymous survey here.

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