Arizona Good Samaritan Scholarship

HELP AN ELOY STUDENT GO TO COLLEGE!

This scholarship was created to financially aid students who have positively impacted Arizona communities through charitable work. This may include unpaid tutoring/mentoring, volunteering at animal shelters, reading to school children or the elderly, organizing donations, or any number of other volunteer services. Donations will support a student pay for their college expenses!

About Us

The Good Samaritan is a biblical reference to the parable answering, “who is my neighbor?” It’s the story of a Jewish man who was abused and left to die. People came across him but did nothing to help. Along comes a Samaritan who aids him showing compassion, though they are known enemies. The Good Samaritan has nothing to gain by helping a half-dead person, yet shares money, time, and resources to revive his neighbor.

The Arizona Good Samaritan Scholarship was founded by my father, Michael Duran, (SCVUHS Class of 1994) and I, Brittany Duran (SCVUHS Class of 2017) to reward someone who shows compassion and selflessness through volunteer services. During my time at SCVUHS, I spent every week tutoring, teaching, and volunteering. I completed over 500 hours of volunteer services during my senior year. Because I was so engaged in these activities, I had little spare time even as I prepared for college, which I could not afford on my own.

I was fortunate enough to have received a scholarship that allowed me to study at Arizona State University. Now, my father and I would like to give back to the community and help a SCVUHS senior willing to give up their time to help their neighbor, by giving the chance to afford secondary education.



FAQ 

What is my money being used for?

Any donation will go towards the scholarship recipient, additional fundraisers, and recognition for primary donors. Donations will not be utilized for fundraisers unless the Arizona Good Samaritan Scholarship (AGSS) has good reason to believe it will be profitable. The total award amount will be announced at the Santa Cruz Valley Union High School award ceremony when the winner is announced. 

Can my child apply for the scholarship?

Applicants must be a senior in good standing at Santa Cruz Valley Union High School, have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, intent to pursue higher education, and display exemplary engagement in volunteer services in an Arizona community. Scholarship requirements include a copy of official transcripts, a typed double-spaced 500-word essay addressing, “How have you used volunteer services to positively impact an Arizona community and why is this work important?” one letter of recommendation from someone impacted by your service (e.g. parent of child tutored, church leader, shelter supervisor, etc., Spanish letters will be accepted) or one letter of recommendation from a faculty member.  SCVUHS students can apply for the scholarship by submitting all required documents to the SC front office BEFORE 2/28. Please include first, last name and SC email address on envelope provided to you upon turning in application.