Scholarships

Overview

Scholarships range from $500 to $1500 and are for students going into STEM-related fields (see the list below). Click here to access a PDF version of the Scholarship Application Form. Note, this PDF is not editable, but you can print, fill it out, and mail it to us at P.O. Box 1641, Payson, AZ 85547

STEM Careers provided by Becky Bagshaw

Who Is Eligible?

Students from Northern Gila County are eligible. They must have attended Payson High School, Payson Center for Success, or Gila Community College.

How Are Scholarships Funded?

Scholarships are renewable. We generally award three to five scholarships each year. In 2024 we awarded $5500 in eligible scholarship funding. In 2025, the Club awarded $4500 in scholarships. In 2026, the Club distributed $7000 in scholarship funding.

This year’s scholarships were primarily funded from our annual Gem & Mineral Show proceeds, Club raffles and Club member donations. In some years, funds are received from the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, 

When Are The Scholarships Awarded?

Payson High School (PHS) posts the application on their website each year after scholarship night in early December. The applications are due April 1st and are awarded to the PHS students at the awards ceremony in May. The funds are paid directly to the colleges the students enroll in and are deposited into their accounts at the college.

Meet our 2026 Winners

Larry, Tulsi Miranda, Isaiah Dudley, Becky and Kyndall Hatch Congratulations Scholarship Winners!

Our 2026 scholarship winners were Zachary Young (Physical Therapist, $1000 renewal); Samantha Petefish (Nursing, $1000 renewal); Isaiah Dudley (Physical Therapist, $1000); Tulsi Miranda (Veterinary Medicine, $1000); and Kyndall Hatch (Sports Psychology, $3000 [major funding provided by Club Members, Holly & Paul Emmerich]). Each recipient will have their scholarship amount sent to their college to help with their education.

Photos on this page thanks to Rimstones Rock Club members