LUPUS FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA ‘LFSA’ STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM
The Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona ‘LFSA’ has established a scholarship program to assist
residents of Southern Arizona affected by Lupus who want to pursue a higher level education. This
includes: Southern Arizona two-year or four-year College, or a vocational or technical institution.
Candidates must be directly/indirectly affected by Lupus which currently impedes their ability to pursue a higher academic education/technical or vocational career. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
The LFSA Scholarship Award’s eligibility is for a maximum of two (2) years and provides a maximum of $1500 per semester OR a maximum of $3000 per year to be paid directly to a qualified institution. Each chosen candidate must carry a minimum 3.0 GPA to maintain eligibility for each concurrent semester for the duration of the scholarship program.
LFSA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ELIGIBILITY:
1. High school senior or graduate, who plans to enroll in undergraduate study at an accredited
vocational-technical school or a two- or four-year college for the upcoming academic year or
duration of vocational study.
OR
If employed, be in good standing with your current employer, seeking undergraduate study at
an accredited vocational or technical school, or two- or four-year college for the upcoming
academic year.
OR
Seeking graduate hours to complete academia to further career.
2. Either be a diagnosed Lupus patient, or financially impacted by someone who has Lupus.
Verification of diagnosis, or relationship with responsible Lupus patient is required for eligibility.
3. Proof of residence in the State of Arizona, counties of Pima, Santa Cruz, and Pinal as we serve
the Southern Arizona Lupus community.
LFSA AWARDS
If selected as a recipient, the candidate will rewarded $1500 per semester if attending a two- or fouryear
program, or a maximum of $3000 per annum if attending a vocational or technical school. Awards
are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year for the maximum two-year
eligibility.
APPLICATION
Interested students must complete an application and mail/email to LFSA. Any transcripts can be
mailed, emailed, faxed to LFSA – Attention Scholarship Program. If sealed transcripts are required, LFSA will cover the cost of such documentation during the review process. Applicants will receive
acknowledgement of receipt of their application. If not notified within three weeks, please contact
LFSA. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, answer all questions as
completely as possible
PCC Submission Deadlines : Spring 2016 Session: November 1, 2015
Source: http://www.lupus-az.org/lfsa-limited-scholarship-program/
The Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona ‘LFSA’ has established a scholarship program to assist
residents of Southern Arizona affected by Lupus who want to pursue a higher level education. This
includes: Southern Arizona two-year or four-year College, or a vocational or technical institution.
Candidates must be directly/indirectly affected by Lupus which currently impedes their ability to pursue a higher academic education/technical or vocational career. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
The LFSA Scholarship Award’s eligibility is for a maximum of two (2) years and provides a maximum of $1500 per semester OR a maximum of $3000 per year to be paid directly to a qualified institution. Each chosen candidate must carry a minimum 3.0 GPA to maintain eligibility for each concurrent semester for the duration of the scholarship program.
LFSA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ELIGIBILITY:
1. High school senior or graduate, who plans to enroll in undergraduate study at an accredited
vocational-technical school or a two- or four-year college for the upcoming academic year or
duration of vocational study.
OR
If employed, be in good standing with your current employer, seeking undergraduate study at
an accredited vocational or technical school, or two- or four-year college for the upcoming
academic year.
OR
Seeking graduate hours to complete academia to further career.
2. Either be a diagnosed Lupus patient, or financially impacted by someone who has Lupus.
Verification of diagnosis, or relationship with responsible Lupus patient is required for eligibility.
3. Proof of residence in the State of Arizona, counties of Pima, Santa Cruz, and Pinal as we serve
the Southern Arizona Lupus community.
LFSA AWARDS
If selected as a recipient, the candidate will rewarded $1500 per semester if attending a two- or fouryear
program, or a maximum of $3000 per annum if attending a vocational or technical school. Awards
are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year for the maximum two-year
eligibility.
APPLICATION
Interested students must complete an application and mail/email to LFSA. Any transcripts can be
mailed, emailed, faxed to LFSA – Attention Scholarship Program. If sealed transcripts are required, LFSA will cover the cost of such documentation during the review process. Applicants will receive
acknowledgement of receipt of their application. If not notified within three weeks, please contact
LFSA. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, answer all questions as
completely as possible
PCC Submission Deadlines : Spring 2016 Session: November 1, 2015
Source: http://www.lupus-az.org/lfsa-limited-scholarship-program/
