Scholarships

The Dr. Jennifer Gonzales Shushereba Endowment was established and funded by alumni and students from the Beta Theta Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi in memory of Dr. Jennifer Gonzales Shushereba to support the Veterans Education & Transition Services ("VETS") Center in the Dean of Students Office, with the purpose of helping to maintain and encourage research related to mental health and treatment for veterans.

Recipients of the Dr. Jennifer Gonzales Shushereba Scholarship are students at the University of Arizona who are assisting in conducting research on any and/or all of the following topics: mental health and veterans, post-traumatic stress disorder ("PTSD") and veterans, and/or PTSD in any population. Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in any major of study with good academic standing so long as they are assisting in conducting research on the topics previously mentioned. Applicants with financial need and interested a career working with the treatment of veterans will also be considered.

Deadline to apply is April 2, 2025.

The Hays Scholarship exists to support military-connected students at the University of Arizona in their academic pursuits. Applicants must be military-connected undergraduate or graduate students with financial need who are enrolled in any degree program at the University of Arizona. Military-connected students include veterans or current service members from any branch of the US Armed Forces and their dependents (spouses and/or children). 

Applicants must submit a 1-page personal biography detailing either their military service or their experiences as a dependent/spouse, along with a 500-word essay answering the following prompt: “How do military-connected students contribute to the UArizona Wildcat campus experience?”

Deadline to apply is April 2, 2025.

The Jack and Nancy Warneke VETS Center Endowment was established to benefit military-connected undergraduate or graduate students with financial need who are enrolled in any degree program at the University of Arizona. Military connected students include Veterans or current service members from any branch of The United States Armed Forces and their dependents.

Deadline to apply is April 2, 2025.

The William E. Rhue Endowed Scholarship was established to benefit undergraduate students at the University of Arizona who are enrolled full-time and are Veterans of the US Armed Forces who received an honorable discharge (a medical discharge under honorable conditions is acceptable providing the applicant has at least a 50% disability rating) and completed at least three years of active duty. If service was with the Reserves or National Guard, at least one year of service must have been completed overseas.

Deadline to apply is April 2, 2025.

**To apply to these scholarships, simply click on the name of the scholarship you are interested in. These are only a few extra resources for you! There are many other scholarships available on Scholarship Universe website. These few are directed specifically for veterans, but we encourage to sign up for as many scholarships that you are eligible for!**

• Department of Veterans Affairs: Health Professional Scholarship Program
  • The Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) provides financial assistance to students receiving education or training in a direct or indirect health-care services discipline (Title 38 and Hybrid Title 38 occupations); and assists in providing an adequate supply of such personnel for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
    • DEADLINE: 04/17/2023
       
• Wells Fargo Veterans: Emergency Grant Program
  • Wells Fargo is strongly invested in supporting our nation’s veterans, including a commitment to assist them in completing postsecondary education programs to help them return to, and succeed in, a competitive job market. The Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program provides scholarships to fill unmet financial need of veterans after military benefits and other grants and scholarships have been packaged by their school. This financial support will allow veterans to focus on completing their education and reduce reliance on student loans.
    • DEADLINE: 04/17/2023
       
• Veterans United Foundation Scholarship
  • This scholarship opportunity is awarded through the Veterans United Foundation (VUF). The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization made up of financial contributions from the employees who work for Veterans United Home Loans. Our employees strongly believe in supporting our communities, our military and their families.
    • DEADLINE: 04/17/2023

Again, these are only a few options available. Please visit the Scholarship Universe website and explore THOUSANDS of scholarship opportunities!