Christie Allred Scholarship

UPDATED 2025/2026

This scholarship honors Christie Allred over 28 years at Mesa College, over 21 years in The Puente Project It supports students facing financial and systemic barriers helping ensure that all students have the opportunity to benefit from higher education.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must have a 2.5 (C+) GPA
  • Must have completed 12+ units at Mesa
  • Demonstrate service to others
  • Most demonstrate financial need

Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)

Award
$500.00
Deadline
02/17/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2025: 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)
  2. 2025: 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)
  3. 2025: Financial Need. Submit an original essay describing your financial need. Mention if you are eligible for PELL or BOG funding, or describe why you are not eligible for PELL or BOG. Include any outside financial support you receive from all sources. (500 words)
  4. 2025: 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. (500 words)
  5. 2025: Please describe your educational and career goals after completing your studies. How do you plan to use your education to make a positive impact in your community or chosen field? What challenges have you faced, and how have they shaped your aspirations?