THE TEMPE DIABLOS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026

Maricopa Community College Version

Tempe Diablos Charities, Inc., is pleased to announce the availability of The Tempe Diablos Scholarship for the 2027-2028 academic year. The Tempe Diablos promote excellence among Tempe’s top high school students and help young adults improve their opportunities and the communities in which they live in.

Scholarship Award Amount: New Scholarships – $2,000/year; Continuing Scholarship – $2,000/year

This information and application are for use by applicants who are applying to a Maricopa County Community College. Applicants who have applied to ASU, or who are applying to ASU, must follow the instructions and complete the application applicable to them on the Diablos’ website at www.tempediablos.org/scholarships

To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must:

• Be a graduating senior from any high school within the Tempe Union High School District OR Be a graduating senior who lives in Tempe, Arizona, and attends a publicly funded, accredited Arizona high school
• Be admitted as a full-time student (24 credit hours per academic year) at a Maricopa County Community College
• Must be classified as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes
• Meet one of the following:
  • Have a minimum 3.0 grade point average
  • Be ranked in the top 25% of their graduating class
  • Have an SAT reasoning of 1040 or higher
  • Have an ACT score of 22 or higher
• Show extracurricular involvement in their school and/or community; strong leadership abilities and communication skills.
• Demonstrate the potential to continue with their college career by remaining in good standing with the College and maintaining all scholarship criteria.
• Financial need is not a requirement but may be considered as determined by the student enclosing with his or her completed application the Academic Budget Form attached to the Tempe Diablo Scholarship Program Application Form.
• Application Filing deadline – Thursday, January 15, 2026. Interviews to be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

This scholarship may be renewable for 7 consecutive semesters if all criteria are maintained and funding is available. Students are responsible for submitting each semester’s transcript to scholarships@tempediablos.org in order to be considered for renewal.

Members of the Tempe Diablos, their spouses, children, grandchildren and/or dependents are not eligible to apply.

Application Procedure (please submit in this order):

1. Complete the Tempe Diablos Scholarship application form below.
2. Attach a typewritten document (1-2 pages, double-spaced) describing:

• Personal and family background
• Education and career goals
• How this scholarship will assist in achieving your education and career goals
• Any unusual personal expenses or income situations that make it difficult for you and your family to contribute to the cost of your education

3. Attach a separate document listing extracurricular activities, honors, positions of leadership, and volunteer/community service (include years of involvement).
4. Attach a copy of your high school transcript, which includes grades from your most recently completed semester, cumulative GPA, and class percentile ranking (unofficial copies are acceptable).
5. Attach one (1) letter of recommendation from a professional who can attest to the potential for success in academics and the character of the applicant.
6. This application and all required attachments must be submitted online by Thursday, January 15, 2026. Questions may be emailed to: scholarships@tempediablos.org.