That is because we do not have a set deadline on application submissions. 

Our scholarship committee meets on a regular basis to evaluate the scholarship applications we have received.

We encourage all applicants to turn in their applications early and not wait until the last minute.

• Survivor human Trafficking*;
• Citizen or permanent legal resident (green card holder) of the United States; DACA or DREAMer; Special immigrant juvenile status and deferred action.
• Enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited public or private post-secondary or vocational institution.
• Recommended by an agency and/or counselor or social worker, willing to provide information on behalf of the applicant.
• Residences currently in Arizona

Preferences for applicants:

• Survivor applicants seeking their first college degree or technical job training.
• Have completed at least one year of trauma counseling.
• Demonstrates financial need. (Are they receiving other scholarships or funding?)

The scholarship can be used for tuition assistance, class, academic fees, books, and supplies at accredited two and four-year colleges and universities and recognized career (trade, technical or vocational) schools.

The funds will be dispersed directly to the educational institution for the next applicable term or start date. 

Tuition will be paid up front directly to the institution. No expectations will be made. Payments will be made in accordance with the schools’ policy on deadline for payments.

The amount of the award per applicant will be discussed as part of the evaluation process. We do not want to limit someone’s ability to further their education.

Scholarships will also be available to those who wish to seek advanced degrees.

You must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher or a pass/fail where no GPA is applicable.

Official Transcripts must be submitted after each semester is completed. Additional funding will not be released prior to distribution of next semester of funding without a transcript and/or a signed release to be able to check for grades. 

Funding semester to semester is not guaranteed.

After we receive your application we will:

• Applicants will receive an email from AATN to confirm we have received your scholarship submission.
• AATN will gather and assess all submitted applications and disseminate the applications to the scholarship committee. We reserve the right to contact applicants and ask for additional information needed to further evaluate your submission.
• Applicants will also be invited to participate in a virtual or in person meeting. This meeting is for advisory members to get to know the applicant as well as an opportunity to answer any additional questions or concerns that the applicants may have.
• During this period the advisory committee will be contacting your supportive figures.
• Applicants will be notified within 60 days of their submission on the decision regarding their application.

Personal Information that we collect, access, or process will be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfilment of the purposes for which it was collected. Personal Information that is no longer required to fulfill the identified purposes will be destroyed, erased, or made de-identified.

AATN will not use applicant information for any purpose other than to consider the applicant’s qualification for the scholarship, nor will AATN sell, share, or distribute applicants’ personal or contact information.

AATN reserves the right to post the scholarship recipient’s name, in whole or in part, on its website, social media accounts, annual events, or in a press release. Permission to share scholarship winners will be asked of all applicants. 

Denial toward the request of publicity of winner’s name will have no bearing on application process.

You will not be penalized if you reach out to ask questions about the scholarship or application process.

We encourage all sponsorship applicants to reach out for assistance whenever needed. Your success is our priority, and our team is here to provide guidance and support throughout the application process, ensuring you have the best opportunity to achieve your goals.

You can reach us via email at scholarship@aatn.org