In celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial and Arizona’s commitment to civic education, the Dougherty Foundation, Arizona Rotary Clubs, and the Arizona America250 Commission are proud to launch the Civics Semiquincentennial Scholarship. This scholarship honors...

Carolyn Warner Legacy Scholarship Award – Supporting Career and Technical Education Pathways The family of Carolyn Warner has established an annual scholarship fund through the Dougherty Foundation. The scholarship honors the legacy of Carolyn Warner, champion of...

Danny and Rebecca (Becky) Valenzuela are native Arizonans and longtime education advocates. Danny is a former Dougherty Foundation board member having served 11 years on the board. He began his college career at Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, AZ and completed a...

The Dougherty Foundation was created in 1954 by MJ and Bess Dougherty to assist Arizona college students with scholarships and loans to make a college education possible. Since then, the Foundation has awarded over 12,000 students and over $18 million. The Dougherty...

This scholarship is in honor Harrison Westerfield, a very special young man who passed away on August 3rd, 2021, at the age of 21 after a heroic two-year battle with cancer. Harrison was a National Merit Scholar and Eagle Scout from Overland Park, KS, who attended...

The Fountain Hills Rotary scholarship is open to all Fountain Hills High School and Homeschool graduates, and adults who live or work in Fountain Hills. The focus is a Career or Technical Education Associate’s Degree from any Maricopa Community College or...

The Rotary Club of Mesa West is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity for Westwood High School students, celebrating inspiring young leaders who have made a positive impact on people and their communities. This program is open to current seniors or graduates of...

The Rotary Club of Paradise Valley is committed to expanding access to high-demand vocational careers by supporting students at Gateway Community College and Paradise Valley Community College. The club will provide $7,000 to each community college to assist students...

The Rotary Club of Peoria North is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for graduating students in the Peoria area. These scholarships are designed to support students as they pursue higher education, vocational training, or career pathways. Through this...

The Rotary Club of Scottsdale, in partnership with generous donors, is pleased to announce a competitive scholarship program available to students from five Scottsdale high schools. Guidance Counselors at each school may nominate two students to apply in each...

The Rotary Club of Sun City is pleased to announce the awarding of two (2) scholarships of $2,000 each for students who are members of the Washington High School Interact Club. These scholarships recognize Interact students who have demonstrated leadership, service,...