Financial Aid and Scholarships

How to Apply for Financial Aid

What is Financial Aid?

The four types of financial aid are:

  • Grants

  • Scholarships

  • Loans

  • Work-Study programs

Grants and scholarships are gift aid and do not need to be repaid. Loans must be repaid. Work-Study programs are part-time jobs.

Need more information about how financial aid works? Check out the Fair Opportunity Project's College Admissions and Financial Aid Guide, or the Federal Student Aid website.

Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Tips

  1. Apply for everything you are eligible for.

  2. Meet deadlines.

  3. Follow application directions.

  4. Type your application, if possible.

  5. Proofread.

  6. Remember: Neatness counts.

  7. Develop a resume.

  8. Ask for teacher recommendations at least one month before needed.

  9. Don't pay to apply for scholarships.

  10. Make copies before mailing.

  11. Ask for help; don’t give up!

Scholarship Safety

Buena High School does not offer, support, or endorse any scholarship organization that charges application fees. If you should receive a mailing that appears to have come from Buena, please investigate the matter thoroughly before responding.

Local & Other Scholarship Opportunities

Please click on the link below to view our local scholarships:

Arizona Community Foundation Scholarship Seekers

2025-2026 Scholarship List

National Wild Turkey Federation (Due 3/1/2026)

Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club Scholarship (Due 3/1/26)

Military Officer's Association of America JROTC Scholarship (Due 3/1/2026)

Military Officer's Association of America Non-JROTC Scholarship (Due 3/1/2026)

MOAA USA Retired Col. Doris Caldwell Vocational Education Scholarship (Due 3/1/2026)

University South Foundation Scholarships (Due 3/1/2026)

SSVEC Trade School Scholarship (Due March 2026)

SSVEC Scholarship Program (Due March 2026)

Premier Alliances Founders Scholarship (Due 3/15/2026)

Sierra Vista Lions Club Scholarship (Due 3/20/2026)

The Blue Future Scholarship (Due 3/20/26)

Deputy Sheriff Jeffery Brown Scholarship (Due 3/20/2026)

Education Foundation of Sierra Vista (Due 3/31/2026)

Sierra Vista Sunrise Rotary Scholarship (Due 3/31/26)

Prince Hall Scholarship (Due 3/1/26)

Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona Scholarship (Due 4/1/26)

Tucson Values Teachers Scholarship (Due 4/5/26)

San Pedro Kiwanis Just Kids, Inc. Scholarship (Due 4/6/2026)

CVMA Scholarship (Due 4/15/2026)

Greater Huachuca Area Branch NAACP Scholarship (Due 4/15/2026)

1Lt. David M Pimple Memorial Post 89 American Veterans Scholarship (Due 4/15/2026)

Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers Scholarship (Due 4/15/2026)

Sierra Vista Rotary Club- High School Senior Scholarship (Due 4/15/26)

Sierra Vista Rotary Club- Vocational Scholarship (Due 4/15/26)

Carl Krueger Memorial Scholarship (Due 4/17/2026)

John O. Fiscus Career and Technical Education Scholarship (Due 4/17/2026)

Lou Dietz Memorial Scholarship (Due 4/17/2026)

Petra H Carter Scholarship (Due 4/17/2026)

Crista Valdez Youth Scholarship (Due 4/17/2026)

Order of the Eastern Star, PHA Condon Chapter Scholarship (Due 4/30/2026)

Huachuca Art Association Scholarship (Due 4/30/2026)

Sierra Vista Little League Scholarship (Due 5/1/2026)

Scimitar Temple Bruce Miller Scholarship (Due 5/1/2026)

AEAONMS Scholarship (Due 6/30/2026)

Cochise College Senior Scholarship for all high school seniors enrolling in the fall semester at Cochise College

Closed Scholarships but will be available later in the school year or back in school year 2026-2027