City of Azusa Academic Scholarship Program

Azusa offers a municipal scholarship for graduating high-school seniors and adults pursuing higher education or vocational training. The City closed the 2026 cycle and expects the 2027 application early in the year. The adult track is especially notable: Adult Advancement applicants may be 19 or older, not only recent school graduates.

The current website lists two awards for seniors and two for adults, with a $2,000 first-place and $1,000 second-place award in each category. However, the programme PDF has a general sentence saying “up to $1,500,” which conflicts with the breakdown on the same page. Ask Neighborhood Services which amount will apply in 2027 before planning costs. The award is paid to the school after proof of enrolment.

Applicants need at least one year of Azusa residency and financial need. Seniors must be in their final high-school year, have a 2.75 GPA, and show leadership or school/community involvement; adults must be 19 or older and demonstrate community involvement. Both tracks require admission to an accredited college, university, or trade school. The described file includes a transcript, recommendation, and personal statement; recipients also provide tax and residency documentation.

Who it serves and what it can cover: Includes graduating-senior and Adult Advancement tracks for applicants age 19 or older. The City webpage lists two awards per track while the PDF conflicts on the maximum. Verify amount, residency, need, and documents in the 2027 form.

How to apply or get help: The 2026 cycle is closed; the City expects the 2027 application early in the year. Questions: 626-633-4314 or neighborhoodservices@azusaca.gov. No scholarship-specific hours are posted. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.

Official application and program information