Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by GK Legacy Foundation

Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship (GK Legacy Foundation)

The Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship is administered by the GK Legacy Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3). It supports non-traditional students who live in Arizona and are returning to or continuing postsecondary education. Awards prioritize demonstrated financial need and academic merit, and funds are restricted to tuition and books. The program aims to increase access to classroom and vocational training for residents aged 25 and older.

Description: A scholarship program focused on Arizona residents age 25 and older that provides need- and merit-based awards for tuition and textbooks at accredited Arizona institutions.

• Administered by GK Legacy Foundation (501(c)(3)).
• Targets non-traditional students (25+).
• Funds are limited to tuition and books.

Requirements

Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria and submit supporting documentation as part of the application. Verification of residency, identity, education, enrollment, and financial need is required. Incomplete applications or missing documents will likely make an applicant ineligible for award consideration. The foundation reviews submitted materials to confirm compliance with program rules.

Eligibility: Applicants must be Arizona residents age 25 or older and either U.S. citizens or permanent residents, holding an Arizona-issued ID and a high school diploma or GED.

• Arizona residency and minimum age requirement (25+).
• Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required.
• Proof of enrollment and financial need required.

Required documents:

• Arizona-issued identification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Documentation demonstrating financial need.
• Completed scholarship application and all requested supporting documents.
• Proof of enrollment at an accredited college or vocational school in Arizona.
• Confirmation that funds will be used for tuition and books only.

Award Value

Awards range from $500 to $5,000 and are determined by a combination of financial need and merit. Scholarship funds may only be applied to tuition and required course materials. The specific award amount for each recipient depends on available funding and the candidate’s documented need and academic qualifications. The program does not fund living expenses, transportation, or other non-instructional costs.

Award Value: Individual awards range from $500 to $5,000 and are payable for tuition and books only.

• Award range: $500–$5,000.
• Allocation based on demonstrated need and merit.
• Funds restricted to tuition and textbooks; other expenses are ineligible.

Application Timeline

The scholarship is offered in two application rounds each year. Exact deadlines and submission windows vary by cycle, so applicants should confirm dates before preparing materials. Applications must include all required documents to be considered; late or incomplete submissions typically are not accepted. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in each cycle and to retain copies of submitted materials.

Application Timeline: Two scholarship rounds are offered annually; check current cycle deadlines before applying.

• Two application rounds per year.
• Deadlines vary—verify current dates before applying.
• Complete applications with all documents improve eligibility for review.