1. The Fountain Hills Friends of the Library will provide a Scholarship in the amount of up to $3000 to be awarded in the spring of 2026. The Scholarship will be awarded to a qualified applicant who resides in the Fountain Hills Extended Community consisting of students living in Fountain Hills, Fort McDowell Yavapai, or Rio Verde Communities. The applicant must be a member of the current high school graduating class or have graduated within the previous 12 months. Home schooled students may also apply for this award by fulfilling high school graduation requirements. The Scholarship will be payable upon registration in an accredited vocational program or accredited institution of higher learning no later than Fall 2027 and may be renewed for three additional years for a total of up to $12,000. 

2. The determination of the recipient of said Scholarship shall be left to the discretion of the selection committee designated by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library Board of Directors.

3. Qualifications to be considered by the Selection Committee include: 

a) The recipient must have been a successful volunteer within the Fountain Hills Extended Community including, but not limited to, the Fountain Hills  Library.

b) The applicant must specify the hours and types of volunteer work in the Fountain Hills Community.

c) The applicant must demonstrate a plan to pursue a degree or career training program.

d) Other qualifications may include: belonging to the first generation in their immediate family to attend  post-secondary education, financial need and references.

4. The award presented shall be in the form of a certificate entitling the recipient to name the institution or program he or she plans to attend, whereupon the funds will be deposited with that school at the time of registration, to be drawn upon for tuition and fees or course-related materials and supplies.

5. The recipient of this award is not eligible for any other scholarships sponsored by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library.

6. The recipient may request continuation of the Scholarship of up to $3000, per year for up to three additional years provided recipient continues in an accredited degree or vocational program, remains in good standing, and can demonstrate appropriate and timely progress towards program completion. Recipients must request continuation each June in writing along with current transcript or other relevant documentation.