The Russ Lyon Foundation is proud to announce its new scholarship program with the community colleges of Maricopa, Pima, Yavapai, and Coconino counties.

A 5 year commitment by the Russ Lyon Foundation

  • Resulting in 100 student scholarships through a $100,000 investment

  • This program will fund a total of twenty $1,000 scholarships yearly

  • Preference to those who are first in their families to attend college

  • Preference to those who are head of household

  • Preference to those who are single parents

  • The scholarship is open to all programs

Eligibility:

  • Must have a 2.0 GPA at PCC or better

  • Enrolled in any program of study at PCC (undeclared/undecided is not acceptable)

  • Have financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits

Award Amounts:

  • Full-time $1,000 annually (500 per semester)

  • Part-time $1,000 annually (500 per semester).

  • Renewable allowed for one additional semester (fall to spring).  Must maintain a PCC of 2.0 GPA or better. 

  • If a recipient is not eligible for renewal, a new student may be selected.


Lyon’s Pride Recipients

The Russ Lyon Foundation is proud to assist the Lyon’s Pride Recipients in achieving their goals by investing in their futures. We look forward to seeing where this journey takes each and every one of them.

View our recipient letters here