Rick Oehme Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Arizona Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards varies annually. Approximately three awards were provided last year.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must enroll in a trade or vocational program.
  2. Must be a resident of Arizona.
  3. This award is for U.S. students.
  4. Must be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in a trade or vocational program.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: The Rick Oehme Memorial Scholarship is available for Arizona students who are pursuing a vocational or technical degree. Preference will be given to students enrolled in an aviation certificate or 2-year degree program related to aviation. Click here to learn more and apply today!

Application requirements for the Rick Oehme Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • FAFSA
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: The Rick Oehme Memorial Scholarship was created and funded by staff at US Airways to honor and memorialize Rick Oehme. Rick was a popular Vice President with the company, but he tragically passed shortly after his diagnosis with brain cancer. Students must demonstrate passion for their field of study, and additional preference will be given to students who enroll in or plan to enroll in an aviation certificate or 2-year degree program. The Arizona Community Foundation provides scholarships for high school seniors and current college students throughout Arizona. Selection for awards is based primarily on academic records, financial need (as demonstrated by the FAFSA paperwork), and the quality of other submission items such as essays and recommendation letters.

Award Amount: Approximately $1,000 annually, non-renewable. Previous recipients are eligible to re-apply and may receive priority for future awards.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, May 15

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, May 15

Applications are available on the Arizona Community Foundation website. To apply, the applicant must register with the foundation. In addition to a completed application, the applicant must also submit the following: two letters of recommendation, one from his/her guidance counselor and one from a high school academic teacher, attesting to his/her academic strengths and determination to succeed at the university; a high school transcript through the seventh semester; a 500- to 700-word essay addressing the topic listed on the application; typed personal statements; verification of SAT and/or ACT test scores; and a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form(FAFSA). The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, at high school guidance offices, and at college financial aid offices. All application materials must be submitted together in the same envelope and be received by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date.
About Arizona Community Foundation:
Contact Information: Michelle Grijalva, Scholarship Program Assistant
Address: 2201 E. Camelback Road Suite 202 Phoenix, Arizona 85016

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