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Scholarships for students in Yuma, Arizona

Yuma students have access to a layered mix of local and statewide scholarships — including agricultural and rural-focused awards unique to the Yuma region, Arizona Western College foundation scholarships, and every statewide Arizona program open to all AZ residents.

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Yuma is Arizona's agricultural powerhouse, producing more than 90% of North America's winter vegetables — and that industry supports a real scholarship ecosystem. The Yuma County Farm Bureau runs scholarship programs for agriculture-interested students. Arizona Western College's foundation awards thousands annually to enrolled students, and AWC's transfer partnerships with ASU and NAU create a clear two-year pathway with scholarship stacking opportunities. The Arizona Community Foundation's Yuma chapter runs local awards open through the ACF common application. For students interested in healthcare, Yuma Regional Medical Center has community investment programs. The Yuma Private Industry Council funds workforce-focused scholarships. Every statewide Arizona scholarship — including Flinn, Obama Scholars, and the Arizona Promise — is also available to Yuma students.

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