Helen Jean Simpson Scholarship

The Helen Jean Simpson Scholarship was established through the estate of Helen Jean Simpson and designated by the Arizona Community Foundation to help high achieving students in refugee status to attain their educational goals. This need-based scholarship supports students pursuing 4-year undergraduate degrees who demonstrate strong academic achievement with a GPA greater than 3.19. The scholarship is specifically designed to assist refugee students residing in Arizona, particularly in the Phoenix area, to overcome financial barriers and pursue higher education opportunities.