The Amphi Foundation, the nonprofit partner of Amphitheater Public Schools in Tucson, awards five separate scholarships each spring exclusively to graduating seniors at Amphitheater High, Canyon del Oro High, and Ironwood Ridge High: the David B. Upshaw Future Teacher Scholarship (up to $1,250, four awarded, for students pursuing a teaching degree), the Amphi Family Scholarship (up to $2,500, two awarded, for students with a primary caregiver employed by the district), the Cordell Science Scholarship ($5,000, two awarded, 3.25+ GPA, hard-science major), the Elizabeth Andersen Student Award ($2,500, two awarded, character-based, Amphi High only), and the Patsy Harris Scholarship ($2,500, two awarded, 2.0+ GPA, any higher-education program). Students apply online with a Google account; there is no application fee, and awards are one-time (non-renewable).
Eligibility
DemographicsMust be a graduating senior at one of the three Amphitheater Public Schools high schools: Amphitheater High School, Canyon del Oro High School, or Ironwood Ridge High School (Tucson, AZ).
Applying
Five separate funds ranging $1,250-$5,000: David B. Upshaw ($1,250 x4), Amphi Family ($2,500 x2), Cordell Science ($5,000 x2, 3.25+ GPA), Elizabeth Andersen ($2,500 x2), Patsy Harris ($2,500 x2, 2.0+ GPA).