Scholarships
The Wilson Legacy Scholarship’s purpose is to provide financial support to graduating students from Wilson College Prep High School within the Phoenix Union High School District who are pursuing post-secondary education at universities, colleges or accredited trade schools on an annual basis. The scholarship selection and award process is managed by the Phoenix Union Foundation for Education and the Arizona Community Foundation, which provides a comprehensive and objective application process where applicants are encouraged to include their dedication to academics, community service, extra-curricular participation, and future goals. Each year the number and amount of Wilson Legacy Scholarships awarded is determined in January of the graduating year based on funds available. Seniors at Wilson College Prep will begin the college application process in September of their senior year.
2026/27 Application Process dates: Opens September 14, 2026, Closes January 11, 2027
Scholarships are awarded at a Phoenix Union District Reception on April 22, 2027
Scholarship applications are graded by a reading committee based on the following basis:
Class Rank, ACT Score, GPA. Each applicant also indicates their field of study and college preference including if they are FAFSA eligible for financial support.
Applications also include a written narrative in the following areas:
Academic Journey Essay – Financial Need Narrative
Essay 1: Resilience and Persistence
Essay 2: Future Forward Changing the World
Essay 3: Creativity Personality
Letters of Recommendation
Scholarship awards are sent directly to the school that the student will be attending and not to the student.