copper forge fund.

The copper forge fund is designed to provide assistance to graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated financial need, academic achievement and have shown that they possess values that are shared by the foundation.

Applicants awarded the copper forge fund scholarship will receive $500 per semester for four consecutive semesters, as long as the recipient complies with the terms and requirements set forth by the foundation. These requirements are detailed below.

Like all scholarship funds offered by the Copper Forge Foundation, recipients will be awarded more than just a monetary contribution to their education. Each recipient will also have access to a group of mentors within the foundation that will assist them as they progress on their career path.

 

Applicant Requirements

  • Has financial need

  • Lives in Arizona

  • Has earned a 3.0 overall grade point average

  • Plans to attend an accredited university as a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours)

  • Is available for an in-person interview with members of the foundation’s selection committee

  • Submits a completed application on or before April 15th


How to Apply

  • Complete application (available to download below)

  • Attach a letter describing:

    • Your educational goals and future career plans

    • Your need for financial assistance

    • Your work experience, extra-curricular activities and/or volunteer activities

  • Provide a current, official transcript of grades from your high school

  • Provider two letters of recommendation (non-family members)

  • Provide a letter from a parent, family member or guardian confirming need

  • Submit 1 copy of application, forms and supporting documents by April 15th, 2024 to: apply@copperforgefoundation.com

*Please retain a copy of all written materials for your personal files. No applications will be returned

Download application and printed requirements at the bottom of the page

Notification of Award

  • Applicants awarded the copper forge fund scholarship will be notified by phone or email by May 30, 2024

  • Written confirmation of the award will follow

If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be connected with a mentor or mentors to assist you on your journey. Recipients will receive $500 per semester for four consecutive semesters, as long as the following requirements are met:

Recipient Obligations

  • Enroll as a full-time student at an accredited university

  • Initiate the use of the scholarship immediately

  • Maintain a 2.75 grade point average

  • Provide an unofficial transcript of grades to The Copper Forge Foundation at the end of each semester, no later than one week following the last day of the semester

  • Provide a copy of the upcoming semester’s class schedule three weeks prior to the first day of the semester start

  • Remain enrolled with a minimum of 12 credit hours

  • Scholarship is to be used for tuition, books and fees only

  • Notify The Copper Forge Foundation of any address or phone number changes

  • Immediately notify The Copper Forge Foundation of failure to register/attend, for any reason, the institution of higher learning fo which the scholarship was awarded

  • Repay The Copper Forge Foundation for failure to complete the funded semester

 

Please submit all applications to apply@copperforgefoundation.com