Student Opportunities in Yuma, AZ

Students aged 16 to 23 are paired with an Onvida Health family medicine resident as a mentor. Participants meet with their mentor once or twice a month for about two hours and help at flu shot clinics, sideline sports coverage and health fairs. Applying takes an essay, a transcript and a letter of recommendation.

The City of Yuma hires certified lifeguards ages 16 and older for its pools each summer and runs its own certification classes to get you there. To take the class you must pass a swim test that includes a 150-yard swim, a two-minute tread using legs only, and retrieving a 10-pound object from 7 to 10 feet deep. Classes are offered in March and April.

A Yuma civic organization awards twelve scholarships each year to graduating seniors heading to college or trade school. The top applicant receives $5,000, two runners-up receive $2,500 each, and nine students receive $1,000 each. Community involvement counts heavily in the review.

Six graduating seniors from Yuma Union High School District receive this scholarship each year. Each award is worth up to $15,000 a year and can renew for up to three more years. It is for students with financial need who attend college full time in a four-year degree program.

Youth volunteer shifts at the Yuma Community Food Bank — sorting, packing, and distribution support. Weekly shifts available year-round.

High school students in Yuma and La Paz counties take college courses for dual credit. Programs include traditional academic transfer courses and career/technical education pathways. The AWC Matador Promise may cover tuition for qualifying Yuma/La Paz county graduates.

Annual scholarships for graduating seniors from Yuma-area high schools. Supports students demonstrating leadership, service, and academic achievement.

Scholarships for graduating seniors from Yuma-area high schools. Kiwanis supports youth education and community service in the Yuma community.