Student Opportunities in Scottsdale, AZ

HonorHealth gives scholarships to high school seniors and other students who volunteer with the health system. The Golden Anniversary Scholarship and the Bobbie and George Kraus Scholarship are both open to graduating seniors, and the Kraus award requires volunteer hours at HonorHealth. Applications open in December and close in early February each year.

Teens get specialized law enforcement training from Scottsdale officers, meet weekly, and help with community service and department events.

Students ages 12-18 advise the library on teen books and materials, makerspace and college-and-career-center ideas, book displays, and teen programming. Members also represent the library at city and library events as ambassadors.

Teen board members review real grant proposals from local nonprofits and vote on how the foundation distributes its youth grant dollars. Participation requires an established B'nai Tzedek teen philanthropy fund.

Summer youth enrichment program for Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community youth. Provides academic support, cultural education in Akimel O'odham and Xalychidom Piipaash traditions, leadership development, and career exploration. Located on the Salt River reservation adjacent to Scottsdale.

Scholarships for graduating seniors from Scottsdale Unified School District high schools. The Scottsdale Charros have contributed millions to Scottsdale education over decades.

Community foundation offering scholarships for Scottsdale-area high school students pursuing higher education — college, university, or trade school.

Annual scholarships for graduating seniors from Scottsdale-area high schools. Rotary focuses on leadership, service, and academic achievement.