Principals Resources
The Scottsdale Charros have a rich history of supporting education through programs based within the Scottsdale Unified School District. SUSD principals are important partners in distributing funds to schools, teachers, and students.
Liaison Program
The Charros support SUSD by investing not only dollars but their time as well, through the Charro Liaison Program. What makes our Liaison program so special? There are 30 members — boots on the ground — dedicated to working with each of our 30 schools, bringing programs, resources and scholarships to the schools and recognizing the district’s outstanding students and educators.
Student Scholarships
The Scottsdale Charros offer six scholarships to high school seniors who are Scottsdale residents and/or graduating from Scottsdale Unified School District. Scholarship applications are assessed by a review panel based on the student’s overall record of achievements and activities with an appraisal of the qualities of intellect and character by student-selected references. Please make sure your graduating seniors are aware of the February 28, 2025 deadline.
Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Each year, the Charros honor 34 SUSD teachers. Please select your teacher and submit a few sentences about why this teacher was selected by your school.
Deadline for 2025 has passed. Please return in fall of 2025 for 2026 submissions.
Outstanding Student of the Year
Each year, the Charros honor one female and one male high school senior for each of the five SUSD high schools. High school principals, please select your students and submit a few sentences about why these students were selected.
Deadline for 2025 has passed. Please return in fall of 2025 for 2026 submissions.
Liaison Funding Request
The Scottsdale Charros have a proud tradition of serving as liaisons to SUSD Schools to help facilitate the funding of school projects and programs. In connection with our liaison program, the Charros provide each SUSD school with $2,000 in discretionary funding this year. Please submit a description of how you plan to use the Charros’ funds. Deadline for 2025 has passed. Please return in fall of 2025 for 2026 application.
Education Grants
Scottsdale public schools can apply for additional financial assistance for projects, equipment, and programs related to the classroom, athletics, or infrastructure that are not currently funded through traditional streams. Up to eight (8) Charros Education Grants of $5,000 each will be awarded this year to SUSD schools. Up to six (6) additional grants are available for public schools located in Scottsdale that serve Scottsdale students that are not part of SUSD. Grant requests must be approved by the school’s principal. Applications are limited to one per school per fiscal year. Deadline for 2025 has passed. Please return in fall of 2025 for 2026 submissions.
Project Graduation
Each year, five high schools benefit from Charros donations to fund their Project Graduation events. The Charros will not fund costs for trips outside of Arizona such as Disneyland or Six Flags. This application is typically completed by the PTO. Please coordinate with your school’s principal as applications are limited to one per school per fiscal year. Deadline: February 28, 2025
Education Awards
Save the date for April 25, 2025 when the Scottsdale Charros will host outstanding teachers, outstanding students, scholarship winners, and their families at the AnnualEducation Awards at the Fieldhouse at Scottsdale Stadium. City of Scottsdale and SUSD leadership join the Charros in celebrating this amazing and deserving group of individuals. Invitations will be issued in the spring and RSVP is required.
Youth Luncheon & Baseball Clinic
The Scottsdale Charros are dedicated to serving and supporting SUSD students, teachersand schools through a broad spectrum of educational programs, including the YouthLuncheon & Baseball Clinic. The 2025 Youth Luncheon is scheduled for April 7 atScottsdale Stadium. More information will be shared with principals by the District.
