Investing in Future Leaders
This portal provides a centralized directory of current and past scholarships offered by NFBPA Central Arizona to support students and professionals pursuing careers in public service. Scholarship flyers are provided for reference only; applicants should review the official scholarship materials for complete eligibility criteria, application instructions, deadlines, and requirements.
ACT GOODE SCHOLARSHIP
STATUS: Opening Jan. 2027
The annual Calvin C. Goode and Georgie M. Goode “ACT GOODE” Scholarship supports graduating seniors attending Phoenix-area high schools as they pursue higher education. The scholarship honors the legacy of Calvin C. Goode, who served 22 years on the Phoenix City Council, and his wife, Georgie, a dedicated educator. Together, they shared a lifelong commitment to education, service, and opportunity for young people.
Award: $1,000 awarded to two reciepients
Eligibility: Graduating High School Senior
Application Requirements: Minimum 2.5 GPA or higher, College Acceptance Letter, and Community Service Work
Deadline: May 15, 2027
Refer to the official scholarship materials for full details.
JACQUES AVENT SCHOLARSHIP
STATUS: Opening Jan. 2027
The Jacques Avent Scholarship Fund supports current African American college students pursuing careers in public service, with the goal of developing the next generation of senior managers and executives. The scholarship honors Jacques Avent, an NFBPA founder and the first African American to hold a senior executive position with the City of Phoenix, whose trailblazing leadership helped expand opportunities for African Americans in management and executive roles.
Award: $2,500 awarded to one recipient
Eligibility: Black/African American Sophomore - Graduate, Attending an Arizona College/University, Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher, Studying Public Administration/Policy, Political Science, Urban Planning, or Public Affairs Studies
Application Requirements:
Deadline: May 15, 2027
Refer to the official scholarship materials for full details.
OKEMAH COMMUNITY DECENDENT SCHOLARSHIP
STATUS: Opening Jan. 2027
The Okemah Community Historical Foundation Descendant Scholarship, offered by the National Forum for Black Public Administrators Central Arizona Chapter, provides financial support to a student descended from a resident of the historic Okemah community. This historically African American community in southeast Phoenix extended from 32nd Street to 48th Street and from the Salt River to Broadway Road. The scholarship recognizes the community’s legacy and supports the next generation of its descendants.
Award: $2,000 awarded to one recipient
Eligibility: Descendant of an Okemah Community resident; enrolled at a Phoenix-area public or charter high school; minimum 2.5 GPA. Eligible grade levels require confirmation.
Application Requirements: Unofficial high school transcript, one letter of recommendation, and a personal statement.
Application Requirements:
Deadline: May 15, 2027
Refer to the official scholarship materials for full details.
Marquita Beene Scholarship
STATUS: Opening Jan. 2027
The Marquita Beene Scholarship Fund, established by the National Forum for Black Public Administrators Central Arizona Chapter, supports future Black public administrators while honoring Marquita Beene’s legacy. The scholarship reflects her commitment to education as preparation for leadership and life, her belief in the contributions of diverse women leaders, and her dedication to helping young people pursue their educational goals.
Award: $1,000 awareded to one recipient
Eligibility: Intended for future Black public administrators with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Eligible grade levels and university enrollment requirements require confirmation.
Application Requirements:
Deadline: May 15, 2027
Refer to the official scholarship materials for full details.
Travis Louis Stanfield Sr. Scholarship
STATUS: Opening Jan. 2027
The Travis Louis Stanfield Sr. Scholarship, offered by the National Forum for Black Public Administrators Central Arizona Chapter, supports graduating high school seniors pursuing education at a university or trade school. The scholarship honors the late Travis Louis Stanfield Sr., who valued education and encouraged young people to pursue their educational goals. His own commitment to lifelong learning included earning a master’s degree at age 67.
Award: $1,000 awarded to two recipients
Eligibility: Graduating senior enrolled at a Phoenix-area public or charter high school; minimum 2.0 GPA; pursuing education at a university or trade school.
Application Requirements:
Deadline: May 15, 2027
Refer to the official scholarship materials for full details.