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Empowering Futures - Chandler Education Foundation Scholarships

The Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) Scholarship Portfolio is dedicated to propelling students and teachers of the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) towards their educational and professional aspirations. Our scholarships provide critical funding that supports high school graduates in pursuing higher education and enables teachers to continue their professional development.

By investing in these scholarships, CEF fosters academic excellence, career growth, and lifelong learning. We believe that financial barriers should not limit potential, and through our diverse range of scholarships, we help students and educators achieve their dreams and make a lasting impact on their community.

  • Made possible through generous donations from individuals and organizations, CEF offers more than 100 Donor-funded Scholarships, each recognizing different attributes and accomplishments. Financial awards range from $500 - $3,000 with opportunities for students to receive multiple awards.

  • The IMPACT Chandler program is a service leadership initiative to facilitate students' involvement in the local community and recognize academic excellence. Students enrolled in the IMPACT program who have completed 100+ approved service hours and maintained a 3.4 GPA and 95% attendance by the last day of spring break their senior year are invited to apply for the competitive $1,000 IMPACT scholarship.

  • Excellence takes many forms beyond GPAs and trophies. This scholarship celebrates diverse achievements, whether through academic effort, community contributions, or personal resilience. This award recognizes and supports students who inspire others with their determination and integrity, empowering them to continue their educational journeys and make a meaningful impact on their communities.

  • Generously funded by the Subaru Superstore of Chandler and Intel, these scholarships support staff advancing their knowledge and skills through higher education. These scholarships provide funding for educators pursuing advanced certifications or degrees, enabling them to enhance their teaching practices and contribute more effectively to their students' success.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Preparing To Apply (Students)

Before starting your CEF scholarship application form, you will need to have a few documents ready. We suggest preparing these in advance, if possible. The system will allow you to save your work before submitting so that you don't need to complete it at one time. 
 

  1. Complete and download the Information Release Approval form and have it ready to upload to your application. Note if you are under 18, your parent/guardian will need to complete this form. (See links below). 
     
  2. Download a copy of your CUSD high school transcript. This can be found on Infinite Campus under the DOCUMENTS tab. Scroll to the bottom to find your UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT that includes IN PROGRESS CLASSES. 
     
  3. Gather information about all your high school activities, including: volunteering, clubs, any awards you earned, sports, performing arts, or anything else beyond academics. Collect the names and contact information of one or two people, including a high school teacher/coach, who has agreed to provide a very brief reference for you. Note that some donors ask for an elementary school teacher as well.

CEF Scholarship Application Platform

Once you've prepared all the background documents and information, you are ready to apply for your scholarships! Note that you can begin working on your application before having the documents ready. You can simply save as you go and upload everything prior to submission. 

  1. Log on and register as a user on our Foundant Scholarship Platform.  We recommend using Google Chrome. Link not working? Copy the following into your browser: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cefscholarship
     
  2. Complete the Common Application Questionnaire. This consists of 30-40 questions designed to steer you towards the scholarships that you are most suited for. Note that, once submitted, you cannot go back and edit. Be sure to spend the time you need to share all about yourself.  You may save and return, then click edit to update each section before hitting submit.
     
  3. Have your parent/guardian complete the FAFSA form online.

    While this form is NOT required, your application will not be considered by donors who ask for financial need information without it. The FAFSA keeps your information confidential and provides a consistent way for the Foundation to measure financial need of all applicants. 

    Need Help? The College & Career Specialist at your school has information about completing the FAFSA, or additional resources are available online. 

    Once the FAFSA is complete, it will generate a Student Aid Report (SAR). Print this report for your records and redact the DRN Number. Note that the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number must be visible when scanned. Scan and save pages 1 & 2 of the SAR (once redacted) for upload to the CEF application.
     
  4. Click 'Submit' and review the scholarships listed. Some will show "Application Submitted," those have now been submitted. There's nothing more to do. 
     
  5. Based on your responses in the General Application, you may be eligible for additional scholarships. Review the scholarship opportunities listed as "Application Draft." Select each scholarship name to see supplemental questions and essay prompts. Again, you may work on each and save until you are ready to submit each independent application. 
     

The Foundant portal will allow you to see the status of your application. Once applications are received, a panel of volunteers will assist donors to read and evaluate the applications.

Thank You To Our Donors!

These scholarships are made possible though the incredible generosity of our donors. Thank you for all that you do for our students and their families! 

Chandler Education Foundation Donors

Our Impact This Year

  • Funds Raised

    $644,991

  • Grants Allocated

    $85,000

  • Scholarships Awarded

    $264,700

  • Access Support

    $99,167

  • Volunteer Hours

    31,640

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