The scholarship application is currently open and accepting applications through March 1, 2025.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences announces the availability of up to three Irwin R. Sheer and Yvonne H. Sheer Endowed Scholarships for motivated first-generation students that are Arizona residents. Up to three scholarships of approximately $5,000-$6,000 each will be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year at Arizona State University, with half of the total amount awarded each semester.
Students must complete and submit an application through ScholarshipUniverse.
Criteria
General criteria for the Irwin R. Sheer and Yvonne H. Sheer Endowed Scholarship
Recipients must meet the following:
- Students must be first-generation college students (neither parent earned a four-year college/university degree).
- Be able to verify residency in Arizona.
- Be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) when receiving the scholarship.
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Tempe campus within the natural sciences division.
- Have demonstrated financial need (by FAFSA).
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at ASU or at their current school(s).
Eligibility – Students who are currently enrolled at ASU, transfer students from a college, university or community college and incoming students from high school are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Renewal – Recipients may be considered for renewal for additional years subject to academic progress.
About
About Irwin R. Sheer and Yvonne H. Sheer
Irwin R. and Yvonne H. Sheer are very strong believers in the benefits of a quality education for both the individual and for our society at large. Unfortunately, obtaining a quality education can sometimes be difficult for students with financial needs. This fund has been established to provide assistance for undergraduate students of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who demonstrate financial need, are Arizona residents, and are motivated students. It is the hope of Irwin R. and Yvonne H. Sheer that by reducing the burden of financing their education, they will help students to focus successfully on their studies.
Application process
The application process
The scholarship application is currently open and accepting applications through March 1, 2025.
Students must complete and submit an application through ScholarshipUniverse.
If you have any questions, please contact TheCollegeScholarships@asu.edu.