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SCHOLARSHIPS


Scholarships are primarily awarded on the basis of academic excellence, performance in a particular area, or need. Both new and returning fulltime students can apply for scholarships.

To be considered for scholarships, students must complete a scholarship application and current FAFSA application. Scholarship applications are submitted electronically and can be found on the public website or the students MYEAC account (My Financial Aid >Scholarships). Priority Application deadlines are December 31 and March 1. In order for a scholarship application to be considered complete, the following additional materials are also required:

  • Official Transcript. If you are a current high school student, a recent high school graduate without college experience or a transfer student from another college: Please send an official transcript to: Eastern Arizona College; Attn: Admissions and Registration Office; 615 N Stadium Avenue; Thatcher, AZ 85552. Official transcripts must come directly from the high school or previous college. For questions regarding official transcripts, please contact the Admissions and Registration Office at 928-428-8270. If you are a current EAC student: No transcript is required.

  • Two letters of recommendation. Uploading PDF copies within the application itself is preferred.

  • Personal essay. We recommend writing an essay in a separate document, then copy and paste into the essay section of the application. Essay Directions: Describe yourself and explain why you want to go to college and attend EAC. List any activities, clubs, service projects, sports, church, or community organizations in which you have participated. Describe what you see yourself doing in 5 - 10 years. Tell us a little more about your financial ability to pay for college. Financial situations are usually personal - only share as much information as you are comfortable. (1000 word maximum)

The Scholarship Officer has, as a matter of official policy, the right and obligation to discontinue any award made by or through the College upon receipt of verified evidence that a recipient of such an award has, either on the campus or in the community, demonstrated citizenship incompatible with standards of the College. This policy applies to all varieties of aid, as well as to academic, performing arts, athletic, or special scholarships.


INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES


All Students receiving any type of scholarship funded by EAC are required to adhere to these general guidelines:

  • Submit an annual FAFSA application.

  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Specific scholarship types may have additional scholarship criteria that can be confirmed by the Scholarship Officer.

All-Academic Team Scholarship. Two sophomore students who complete the All-USA Scholarship Application and are awarded the All-USA Scholarship are eligible for an additional scholarship from EAC based on Academic Team Standing. The Phi Theta Kappa nomination committee recommends students based on application materials.
Student must be currently enrolled at EAC.
Must be eligible to graduate between September 1 of the year he/she is nominated and the following August.
International students in the U.S. on Student Visas are eligible to participate.

Academic. Amounts vary based on availability of funds and GPA.

Athletic. Awarded by the Athletic Department. You must be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics and maintain NJCAA academic standards. Individual coaches may make other requirements.

Merit. Amounts vary based on availability of funds and other qualifications including (but not limited to): GPA, Academic major, extra-curricular activities; Campus residency status, etc.

Graham County Scholastic Recognition. For new high school seniors graduating in the top 10 percent of a Graham County High School. Amounts vary based on availability of funds and other EAC scholarships received.

Legacy Out-State Scholarship. For new high school graduates from any US state outside of AZ, NM, TX and eligible WUE states. Candidates must be a child or grandchild of an EAC Alum. Based on the availability of funds. Up to the amount needed to bring the tuition balance to the equivalent of 150% of the in-state tuition rate.

Music. Awarded by the Music Department. Amounts vary based on availability of funds, audition, and participation.

Presidential Scholarships. Applicants must be residents of Apache or Greenlee counties. Amounts vary based on availability of funds.

Theatre. Awarded by the Theatre Department. Amounts vary based on availability of funds, audition, and participation.



DONOR SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED THROUGH THE EAC FOUNDATION AND THE COLLEGE


The scholarship application must be submitted as previously described by December 31st for priority consideration.

A listing of current scholarships at the EAC Foundation can be found at https://eacalumni.org/scholarships.

For additional information regarding scholarships, contact the Scholarship Office, Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher AZ 85552-0769; or call (928) 428-8272 or 1-800-678-3808 Ext 8272.