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Student awards & scholarships

Applications for all student scholarships open Feb. 1, 2024 and close March 29, 2024. The ASBA Annual Student Artwork contest online form opens between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31, 2023. 

Student Scholarships

High school seniors in ASBA member districts may apply for the three scholarships that are offered each year.

Unleash Your Creativity! Share your students’ creativity with Arizonans statewide with the ASBA Annual Student Artwork Contest. Art created by pre-K through 12th grade students in ASBA member districts is eligible for the contest.

“Artistic expression is a powerful tool for growth and understanding, it empowers students to communicate their unique perspectives and engage with the world around them. Our student art contest aims to cultivate this creativity while celebrating the diverse talents across the Arizona school community,” said Mr. Devin Del Palacio, ASBA Executive Director. “We believe in the transformative power of the arts in education, and this program is a testament to our commitment to fostering an environment where students can express themselves, innovate, and shape their futures in vibrant colors.”

Submit your students’ entries through an online form on ASBA’s website between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31, 2023. See below for all submission details.

The finalists artwork will be selected to be displayed at the ASBA-ASA Annual Conference, on the walls of the ASBA office in Phoenix and will be showcased in the ASBA Journal Magazine, ASBA Connect e-newsletter and on ASBA social media. Selected winners will receive a $100 Visa Gift card and a $100 donation to their school’s art department and/or art program. 

Theme

  • Let your imagination run wild and take us on a journey through your creativity. The theme for this year’s contest is “Imagination Unleashed,” and we encourage you to explore the boundless world of your thoughts, dreams, and ideas. From fantastical creatures to futuristic cityscapes, the possibilities are endless!

Contest Details

  • Only students who have submitted complete entry materials will be considered.
  • Students in ASBA member districts are eligible for the contest.
  • Entry is FREE. Limited to one submission per participant.
  • Artwork must be two-dimensional.
  • Artwork size must not exceed 18×24″.
  • Categories include: Paintings (oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.) Drawings (colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastel and charcoal).
  • Mixed Media: Use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc. will be accepted.

Get Inspired and Get Started!

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity and Originality
  • Technical Skill and Execution
  • Adherence to the Theme
  • Impactful Storytelling
  • Uniqueness

Submission Deadline

Submit your students’ entries through an online form on ASBA’s website between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31, 2023.

Winners will be notified no later than Nov. 6, 2023. For additional questions please contact Jade Frazier, ASBA Multimedia Communications Manager at jfrazier@azsba.org or call 602. 254. 1100.

The Jack Peterson Scholarship is awarded annually to at least one Arizona high school senior who plans to pursue education as their major course of study at the college/university level. Amounts of the awards vary from year to year and are based on annual earnings from the scholarship endowment. Scholarship amounts typically range from $1,000 to $1,500. 

The scholarship was established in honor of ASBA Executive Director Jack Peterson, who served the association from 1991 to 1998.

Award Criteria

The selected scholarship recipient: 

  • Shall be a senior currently attending an accredited public high school in an Arizona school district which is an active member of ASBA.
  • Shall enroll in an accredited Arizona college or university designating education as a major course of study.
  • Shall have maintained a high school record that reflects high academic achievement and regular attendance; respectable leadership and citizenship among peers; and sustained participation in school/community activities.

Selection of the Recipient

  • Only students who have submitted complete entry materials will be considered.
  • The Scholarship Committee will select the most qualified student in accordance with the award criteria and guidelines.
  • The committee shall designate an alternative recipient to receive the scholarship award if for any reason the initial selection is unable to fulfill the award requirements in a timely manner.
  • Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than April 28, 2023.

Entry Materials

  • Completed entry form
  • Narrative statement presenting student’s resumé, education career interests, family background information, school/community activities, leadership roles, academic status/ attendance and an explanation of student’s desire to receive this scholarship.

Submission Deadline

Submissions are now closed.

    The Panfilo H. Contreras Honorary Scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2013 by ASBA’s Hispanic-Native American Indian Caucus. Hispanic and Native American Indian students who are seniors in high school are eligible to apply for this scholarship to support their attendance at an accredited post-secondary institution. Last year’s scholarships were $1,000 each.

    Only students who have submitted complete entry materials will be considered. The committee will designate an alternative recipient to receive the scholarship award if for any reason the initially named recipient is unable to fulfill the award requirements in a timely manner.

    Award Criteria

    The selected scholarship recipients: 

    • Shall be a Hispanic or Native American Indian senior attending an accredited public high school in Arizona in a district whose governing board is an active member of the Arizona School Boards Association.
    • Shall enroll in an accredited institution in Arizona.
    • Shall have maintained a high school record that reflects high academic achievement and regular attendance; respectable leadership and citizenship among peers; and sustained participation in school/community activities.

    Selection of the Recipient

    • Only students who have submitted complete entry materials will be considered.
    • The Scholarship Committee will select the most qualified student in accordance with the award criteria and guidelines.
    • The Scholarship Committee shall designate an alternative recipient to receive the scholarship award if for any reason the initially-named recipient is unable to fulfill the award requirements in a timely manner.
    • Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than April 28, 2023.

    Entry Materials

    • Completed entry form.
    • Narrative statement presenting student’s resume, education and career interests, family background information, school/community activities, leadership roles, academic status/attendance and an explanation of student’s desire and need to receive this scholarship.

    Submission Deadline

    Submissions are now closed.

    The Black Alliance of the Arizona School Boards Association has established the Georgie and Calvin Goode Student Scholarship. Two scholarships will be awarded annually to high school seniors who demonstrate an exceptional record of academic growth and a commitment to service to others.

     Georgie and Calvin Goode believed deeply in service to others and education, not only as a pathway to one’s own dreams, but also for the betterment of the whole community. While they may no longer be with us, they continue to be role models for our youth. Naming this scholarship in their honor is recognition of that and, we hope, will further etch their impact on Arizona’s history.

     Georgie and Calvin Goode both spent their adult lives committed to service and dedicated to advancement of their communities, public education and civil rights, Mr. Goode as Phoenix city councilman for 22 years and as a member of the Phoenix ESD Governing Board and Mrs. Goode as a public school teacher and a member of the governing boards of Phoenix ESD and Phoenix UHSD. Mrs. Goode passed in 2015 and Mr. Goode passed in December 2020.

     The first Black Alliance Goode Scholarships will be awarded in Spring 2022. Applicants must be a currently enrolled senior in an ASBA member district, Black or of African descent and planning to further their education at an accredited postsecondary institution.

     Organizations or individuals interested in contributing to the scholarship fund may contact the Arizona School Boards Association.

    Award Criteria

    The selected scholarship recipients:

    • Shall be Black or of African descent
    • A high school senior attending an accredited public high school in Arizona in a district whose governing board is an active member of the Arizona School Boards Association.
    • Shall enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution (college or trades).
    • Shall have maintained a high school record that reflects:
      • Commitment to academic growth and achievement
      • Regular attendance
      • Demonstrated commitment of service to others.
      • Sustained participation in school/community activities.

    Selection of the Recipient

    • Only students who have submitted complete entry materials will be considered.
    • At least one of the two awardees shall reside outside Maricopa County if at all practical.
    • The Scholarship Committee will select the most qualified student in accordance with the award criteria and guidelines.
    • The Scholarship Committee shall designate an alternative recipient to receive the scholarship award if for any reason the initially-named recipient is unable to fulfill the award requirements in a timely manner.
    • Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than April 28, 2023.

    Entry Materials

    • Completed entry form.
    • Narrative statement presenting student’s resume, education and career interests, family background information, school/community activities, leadership roles, academic status/attendance and an explanation of student’s desire and need to receive this scholarship.

    Submission Deadline

    Submissions are now closed.