Chandler Education Foundation Donor Scholarships
At Chandler Education Foundation (CEF), we're proud to offer nearly 100 scholarships to support the dreams of Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) graduating seniors. These opportunities are made possible through the generosity of our community, ensuring that students have the resources to pursue their next steps — whether it’s college, trade school, or another educational path.
Explore the list of scholarships below to find the perfect fit for your goals.
How to Apply
Each scholarship has unique criteria. When the application period opens, the first step is to complete the general application questionnaire online. Based on your application responses, you’ll be notified of all the scholarships you’re eligible for. Then, simply provide any additional information requested and click submit for each applicable opportunity to be considered.
Many scholarships offer multiple awards, and students can receive more than one scholarship!
Key Dates
For seniors graduating from CUSD high schools in 2027:
- Application Opens: Late December, 2026
- Application Deadline: Late March, 2027
Scholarship recipients will be notified through the system and invited to a special celebration event at their school in late April.
Questions?
Our team is here to help! Reach out to CEF by email or call us at 480-224-3030.
Join Us in Supporting Students
When you establish a scholarship through CEF, you create lasting impact on students and the future of our community!
We'll welcome new scholarships mid-November 2026. Complete an interest form to establish a scholarship.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 480-224-3030 or by email.
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Battle for Arizona Avenue
This scholarship is not available through the application platform. The football coaches at Chandler High School and Hamilton High School each nominate a player to receive this $1,000 award.
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Bob Martinez CHS Baseball Scholarship
Established in memory of Bob Martinez, a four-year varsity letterman for the Wolves who started Chandler Youth Baseball where he made it possible for less fortunate families to be a part of their community and bond through a mutual love of baseball. He was a coach to many who stressed the importance of hard work, dedication, and respect both on and off the field. He was later inducted in the Chandler Sports Hall of Fame and was proud to hold the 3A highest batting average of .659.
This $1,000 scholarship is not available through the application platform, but rather is awarded to a student selected by the baseball coaches at Chandler High School.
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Brett Bramsen Memorial Scholarship
Established by family in memory of Brett Bramsen, an outstanding scholar and leader both in the classroom and on the baseball field at Chandler High School.
This $2,500 scholarship is not available through the application platform, but rather is awarded to a student selected by the baseball coaches at Chandler High School based on leadership, commitment, and work ethic.
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Chandler High School Track Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship is not available through the application platform. Three (3) awards of $1,000 each will be given to students on the Chandler High Track team who were nominated by the coaching staff.
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Dr. Fred DePrez Fine Arts Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is not available through the application, but rather is awarded based on nomination from the Hamilton High Fine Arts staff.
Open to seniors at Hamilton High who intend to pursue a career in the arts, recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. -
Lt Col Jones Leadership Jr ROTC Scholarship
This scholarship is not available through the application platform. The $1,000 scholarship recipient is nominated by Lieutenant Colonel Jones.
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Michael Perez Achievement Scholarship
Established by the family of Michael Perez, this $1,200 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior at Arizona College Preparatory High School.
It is not available through the application platform, but is determined by nomination from the ACP Wresting Coach to a student who demonstrates courage, perseverance, heart, and good sportsmanship.
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MSG. Jim & Vivian Goodson
This scholarship in not available through the application platform. It was established in 2018 in honor of Jim and Vivian Goodson's 20-year military service. The $500 scholarship is awarded to a Chandler High School student by Master Sergeant Scott Goodson in recognition of the student's patriotism and service.
