Arizona Western College Foundation

We had a great time bringing our board members and staff together for a social hour! It was great to connect and get to know some incoming board members at PourBehavior. Looking forward to great things ahead!! Lori Stofft Meghan Scott Art Morales Jr. Ara Rodríguez Jennifer Harper-Cofske Michelle Struck Chris Auza Renee N Jamie Sheldahl Carol Smith

Calling all former AWC Foundation Board members!
We’re planning a casual meet & greet with our new AWC President, Dr. Reetika Dhawan, and would love to see you there. It’s a great chance to catch up, reconnect, and meet some new faces.
If you’ve served on the AWC Foundation Board, please send your contact information to [email protected] and include your years of service—we’d love to reconnect with you! ✨
More details coming soon!

Saghey Barcenas walked into the Foundation office a few years ago with a list of questions and a dream to pursue her education. Today, she is an award-winning graphic designer. Stories like hers remind us why scholarships matter - opening doors, fueling ambition, and transforming lives. We're so proud to be part of her journey! We appreciate her visiting our office to give us updates on her adventures.

From the classroom to the national stage. 🎨🏆

AWC student Saghey Barcenas has earned national recognition after winning a graphic design competition hosted by NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) and the the University of Texas’ Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE).

Her mural design, inspired by the student journey and the power of student voices, was selected from entries across the country and showcased at a national conference in Austin, Texas. She also received a $1,000 award and conference travel support.

Join us in congratulating Saghey on this incredible achievement and representing AWC on a national level. Read the full story: https://www.azwestern.edu/news/awc-student-wins-national-graphic-design-competition

Photos courtesy of NISOD.

🎉 📆 Save the Date for a Night to Remember!
The AWC Foundation Schoolhouse Soirée - "A Spark of Transformation" is coming!
Get ready to celebrate, connect, and support student success!

More details coming soon—stay tuned!

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity – Apply by June 30, 2026! 🎓
Are you pursuing a certification in Technology, Trades, or Food Sciences? The Colorado River Tea Party is supporting students building practical, in-demand skills for the future.
✅ Open to certification-seeking students
⏰ Deadline: June 30, 2026
Don’t miss this opportunity—invest in your future today!

Last Thursday, the AWC Foundation welcomed community members to campus for a special Agriculture Department tour. Guests learned about the hands-on experiences that help students achieve success. The event also included opportunities to meet our Agriculture mentees, and hear from faculty and AWC leadership about the future of agriculture education at the college.

SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE: Our scholarship application cycle is closed. Thank you to everyone who applied!
Applications will be under review until April 30. Please be sure to check your Toro email regularly for updates, next steps, or additional information.
Thank you for your patience—we’ll be in touch soon!