Jose Patino Dreamer Scholarship

“Every Student Deserves the Right to Dream, and Dreams Do Come True”

Arizona Dream Scholarship Fund is offering scholarships to 2021-22 Phoenix Union High School District graduates who are DACA recipients or Dreamers meaning who immigrated to the United States before the age of 18 years old.

Application Closes: May 31st, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST

Background:

This scholarship was created by former and current Phoenix Union High School District students and teachers, as well as community members in support of undocumented & DACA students, pursue a higher education. We want to ensure all students regardless of immigration status in Arizona have the opportunity of a college education. JOSÉ PATIÑO and Juan Reyes are examples of undocumented students continuing their higher educational goals.

AWARD

The scholarship amount varies from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $4,000.

Minimum Requirements

  • Senior with DACA or undocumented status currently attending a high school in the  Phoenix Union High School District 

  • 3.0 GPA or higher

  • Minimum of 20 hours of community service

  • Evidence of extracurricular activities on campus (clubs, sports, etc..)

  • You must be willing to consider a community college education in your first year

  • Applicant must be planning to attend AZ higher education institution

  • Application Closes: May 31st, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST

Scholarship Checklist

  • Completed application

  • Three letters of recommendation ( one coach, two teachers, counselors or mentors)

  • A copy of your transcripts

  • Personal Statement  

  • All the required materials must be mail in a 8-1/2 x 11 envelope

  1. Your envelope must be mailed to the following address and be postmarked by May 31st, 2022
    Juan Reyes and Jose Patino Dreamers Scholarship
    5427 W. Piedmont Dr.
    Laveen, Az. 85339

Failure to meet any of these requirements could lead to your disqualification.

Scholarship applications open on March 24th, 2022.

Timeline

  • Application Opens: March 24th, 2022

  • Application Closes: May 31st, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST

  • Winners will be notified by June 30th, 2022

  • Award winners will be made public on July 10th, 2022