Greater Tucson Chapter Resources and Information
Scholarship Opportunities
2025 Make A Difference Scholarship
The Make a Difference Scholarship Program provides financial support to outstanding Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students pursuing higher education. Scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to up to four (4) eligible students who have graduated from a high school in Tucson, Arizona and are attending full-time an accredited institution of higher learning in Tucson during Fall semester, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria: Scholarships are open to students who meet the following requirements:
Must identify as AANHPI.
Enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited Tucson community college, Tucson four-year institution, or Tucson graduate degree program at a four-year institution.
A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green card holder).
Agree that funds will be disbursed directly to the student’s college or university.
Graduated from a Tucson high school.
Is not a previous Make a Difference Scholarship recipient.
Application Requirements: Transcripts are not required. There is no application form.
A maximum 600-word essay detailing their leadership roles and achievements on campus or in the community, particularly with nonprofit organizations.
The name, address, email, and phone number of the campus or nonprofit organization with which they have been involved.
The name, address, email, and phone number of their direct supervisor at the organization.
Name and contact information of your Tucson high school.
Attendance at awards presentation at the Annual Gala, November 16, 2025.
Participation in the Mentoring Program for six (6) months in spring semester following the Gala.
Submission Process:
Applications, along with the applicant’s contact information, should be emailed to Leslie Moe-Kaiser and Allen Miller at the following addresses:
Applicants will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of submission. If confirmation is not received within three days, please follow up with both Leslie and Allen.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025