Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Program Application

The Nina Scholars program is available to students attending the Maricopa County Community Colleges. This program provides a unique opportunity where students from disadvantaged backgrounds can obtain the resources and financial support needed to successfully complete their college education.

Program Benefits
1. Full tuition and fees up to four years
2. Reimbursement of book costs
3. $3,200 annual living stipend
4. Assigned campus Academic Mentor
5. Participation in student success workshops
6. Opportunity to transfer from Maricopa Nina to ASU Nina Scholars Program

Available to individuals who meet at least one of the following criteria:
*Students who have (a) dependent(s) in their household
*Students with a physical disability
*Students who have experienced foster care or have been disconnected from their parents or primary caregiver and are responsible for their own financial support

Applicants must also meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be working toward their first college degree
  • Be a United States citizen and resident of the state of Arizona
  • Demonstrate financial need, as determined by FAFSA
  • Have previously completed no more than 24 college level credits

Donor
Nina Mason Pulliam
Award
Full tuition, fees, books and $3,200 annual living allowance
Deadline
03/01/2020
Supplemental Questions
  1. The Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Program is available to individuals who meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria; please check all that apply to you:
  2. Are you a United States citizen?
  3. Are you a legal resident of Maricopa County?
  4. What is your date of birth?
  5. What is your ethnicity?
  6. What is your marital status?
  7. Are you working toward your first college degree?
  8. Have you completed more than 24 college level credits? (In order to qualify for this scholarship, applicants must not have more than 24 college level credits) College level credits are 100 level or above courses and can be applied towards an Associate degree. Developmental courses (i.e. MAT082, RDG081, ENG091) are not considered college level credits.
  9. What is your gross annual household income?
  10. Do you have any means of support other than your household income? If yes, please explain and give an approximate dollar amount.
  11. Do you have dependents?
  12. Please list the ages of your dependents.
  13. Have you ever been under the care of the child welfare system (foster care) or been a ward of the court?
  14. In what state were you in foster care/ward of the court?
  15. Are you physically disabled?
  16. If physically disabled, what is the nature of your disability?
  17. Do you require auxiliary aids or services related to your disability?
  18. When did you graduate high school/receive your GED?
    • When did you graduate high school/receive your GED?
    • Where did you graduate high school/receive your GED?
  19. Have you previously attended college?
    • Have you previously attended college?
    • If yes, please list the colleges attended and number of credit hours completed
  20. List any employment experiences you have had, beginning with the most recent.
    • Employer/Position/Dates
    • Employer/Position/Dates
    • Employer/Position/Dates
  21. List the school, community, or service activities in which you have been most involved, in order of importance to you.
    • Activity/Position Held or Awards/Dates
    • Activity/Position Held or Awards/Dates
    • Activity/Position Held or Awards/Dates
  22. How did you hear about the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholarship Program?
  23. Please discuss, in 1-2 typed pages, based upon one or more of the eligibility criteria (as listed in this application), how you qualify for the scholarship. What are your life goals and how will obtaining a college degree further these goals? How do you plan to balance your personal and academic responsibilities? What support systems do you currently have/need to help you succeed?
  24. Please submit the first letter of recommendation. These may be from a teacher, employer, or other community contact.
  25. Please submit the second letter of recommendation. These may be from a teacher, employer, or other community contact.
  26. Submit unofficial college transcripts
  27. Please submit documentation verifying qualifying criteria. In order for your application to be considered, documentation must be provided to prove you meet at least one of the qualifying criteria: Adult with Dependent(s), Physical Disability, or Child Welfare System (Foster Youth). The following documents are acceptable forms for each of the criteria: *Child Welfare System* Any court documents stating legal guardianship, custody status, and/or ward of the court or a letter from a case worker. *Physical Disability* Official documentation of the physical disability from a medical or health care provider. Statements or letters showing receipt of disability payments will not be accepted. *Adults with Dependents* Tax forms listing qualifying dependents, custody papers, or a court judgment that proves there is a financially dependent relationship. For the purpose of this scholarship, paying child support without any custody is not a qualifying criteria. _For more specific questions on acceptable documentation, please contact the Scholarship Coordinator at (480) 731-8460._
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