George and Evelyn Peterson Scholarship
UPDATED 2024/2025
This scholarship was made possible by the George and Evelyn Peterson Endowment. It is intended for continuing Mesa students who have participated in community service.
To be considered for this scholarship you:
- Must have a 3.0 (B) GPA
- Must be enrolled full time at Mesa College
- Must demonstrate service to others
- Must be returning to mesa college in the fall
Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)
- Award
- $700
- Deadline
- 02/13/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- 2024: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
- 2024: Community Service. Please share your experience regarding ways you give back to your community, this may include volunteerism, or helping out with family, friends, church, etc. How do you want to contribute to your community in the future? (500 words)
- 2024: Your Educational Journey. Please share the following: The educational journey that led you to Mesa, including what you did before coming here and what made you decide to enroll at Mesa. Your future goals, including what you plan to do after graduation from Mesa and what your long-term career and educational goals are. Why you chose your major or field of study. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)