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 record of achievements and activities with an appraisal of the qualities of intellect and character by student-selected references.
Future Teacher Scholarships
The Future Teacher Scholarship was established by the Charro Foundation to encourage high school seniors in the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) to pursue a career as a teacher at one of the following universities: GCU, ASU, UA or NAU. Each year, two $25,000 four-year scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in both academic and non-academic activities during their high school years.
The deadline for this scholarship is February 28, 2025.
Scottsdale Champion Scholarships
The Scottsdale Charros have a long history of supporting Scottsdale’s youth through scholarships, grants, and other education-based initiatives. The Scottsdale Champion scholarship is designed to recognize one male and one female Scottsdale resident who have demonstrated superior achievement in high school with a one-time $2,500 scholarship. Attending an SUSD public school is not a requirement to receive this scholarship.
The deadline for this scholarship is February 28, 2025.
Scottsdale Community College Scholarship
The Scottsdale Charros have been proud supporters of Scottsdale Community College since the school’s inception in the 1960s. In the spring of 2015, the first Charro Foundation Scottsdale Community College Scholarship was created. This $5,000 two-year scholarship is awarded to an SUSD high school graduate who is attending Scottsdale Community College.
The deadline for this scholarship is February 28, 2025.
Grand Canyon University Scholarship
GCU has been an incredible partner to the Scottsdale Charros and to Scottsdale public schools. This scholarship honors one SUSD senior who will be attending Grand Canyon University in the fall with a one-time $2,500 scholarship.
The deadline for this scholarship is February 28, 2025.
Nursing Scholarship
The Scottsdale Charros have been proud supporters of Scottsdale’s front line workers including nurses. This $5,000 two-year scholarship is awarded to a Scottsdale resident who is pursuing a degree in nursing-related studies at Scottsdale Community College or one of the following universities: GCU, ASU, UA or NAU.
The deadline for this scholarship is February 28, 2025.
The Wayne Botkin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Scottsdale Charro Wayne Botkin, Jr. made a large impact on the Scottsdale community as a leader, philanthropist, and beloved family dentist. This scholarship honors one SUSD senior who will be pursuing pre-med or pre-dental students to one of the following universities: GCU, ASU, UA or NAU.
The deadline for this scholarship is February 28, 2025.
Education Awards Gallery
For 38 years, the Scottsdale Charros have hosted outstanding teachers, outstanding students, scholarship winners, and their families at the Annual Education Awards each April. The City of Scottsdale and SUSD leadership join the Charros in celebrating this amazing and deserving group of individuals.
