Gilbert, Arizona · Maricopa County

Scholarships for students in Gilbert, Arizona

Gilbert is one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona, with a strong school district, a concentrated East Valley scholarship ecosystem, and access to the full Maricopa County foundation network. Local awards receive far fewer applications than national scholarships.

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Gilbert students have access to Gilbert Unified School District internal scholarships (ask your counselor for the list), the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) scholarship programs, and Maricopa County community foundation awards. Gilbert's tech-sector employer presence (eBay, GoDaddy, Silicon Valley Bank) means corporate scholarship programs are accessible locally. Chandler-Gilbert Community College has a robust foundation with dedicated student scholarships. Every statewide Arizona award — Flinn, Obama Scholars, Arizona Promise — is equally available to Gilbert students.

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Colleges near Gilbert

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

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