The 2025 Application is Now Live!

• Current Senior at San Miguel High School planning to graduate May 2025
• Identify as First Generation and/or Low Income (FGLI) (parents did not earn a degree from a 4-year college)
• Committed to attending a 4-year college institution outside the state of Arizona post graduation 
• Minimum 3.5 Cumulative GPA 
• Demonstrate leadership experience through community involvement and/or professional associations

All application materials must be submitted through our online application found here

Deadline: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:59pm MST

• Most current transcripts (official or unofficial)
• Official acceptance letter to 4-year out-of-state institution planning to attend
• 1 short essay (400 words each)
• 1 college personal statement (500 words)
• Minimum 1 letter of recommendation (2 is optional) from teachers, student club advisors/leaders, and/or community leaders 
• Professional Resume

1) Receive a minimum of $1,000 in scholarship to help with out-of-state college expenses before starting the academic year

2) Enrollment in a 12-month mentorship program

• One-on-one mentorship to help incoming college freshmen maximize their first year of college, gain career guidance, and have a consistent support system of people who also experienced this new life transition.
• Career Development Resources (Resume Development, Cover Letter, LinkedIn)
• Guidance in navigating first year of college
• Career Exploration
• Time Management Tips
• Study Skill Exercises
• Budgeting Resources
• Weaknesses & Strengths Analysis

Saturday, April 26th, 2025: Application Deadline

April 28: Winners of Scholarship Announced

May 2nd: Award EP Scholarships at San Miguel Senior Parent Night