The Arizona School Counselors Association has established a scholarship program to assist a student pursuing a master's degree in school counseling. One non-renewable $2,000.00 scholarship will be awarded.
 

Eligibility

• Must be a student in a master of educational counseling program within the state of Arizona.
• Must be a permanent resident of the state of Arizona.
• Must plan to pursue an educational counseling career in the state of Arizona.
• Must be a member of the Arizona School Counselors Association.

Essay

Applicants must submit a short essay (500 words or less) on the following topic:

Write an essay that identifies the role of the school counselor and the importance of implementing the ASCA National Model at your grade level preference (ex. Elementary, Middle, Secondary)

**PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME, THE NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL OR THE NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR IN THE ESSAY** 
 

Deadline: Entries must be submitted by 8pm on December 1, 2025.

Award Notification: Only the award winners will be notified. Winners will be notified on or before December 12, 2025. The award winners will be recognized at the AzSCA awards ceremony on February 2, 2026. The judges' decision will be final.  

Questions:  Contact Sarah Evenhus at Evenhus.sarah@cusd80.com.

By initialing below, I understand that the essay I am submitting becomes the property of AzSCA, Inc. If I am the recipient of this scholarship, I hereby give permission for my name to be publicized as the winner and parts of my essay to be used in publicity.