The City of Maricopa is excited to offer an opportunity for local nonprofit agencies to provide academic scholarships to high school students in Maricopa.

This program will help Maricopa’s youth succeed academically by making higher education more accessible, thereby developing a highly-educated workforce in Maricopa. In addition, the program will assist in building lasting partnerships between the City and local community organizations while instilling a sense of community service in Maricopa’s youth.

To be eligible to participate in the program, an organization must have a 501 (c) status, must provide existing services or contributions to Maricopa residents and must provide financial proof indicating the ability to pay by Feb. 29, 2012. The application process will open Dec. 9, 2011 and continue through 5 p.m., Jan. 31, 2012.

For more information, contact Paul Jepson at (520) 316-6813 or Mary Witkofski at (520) 316-6844 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .