By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College Foundation scholarships assist students enrolled at Central Arizona College achieve their educational goals. The Foundation is currently seeking applicants for several scholarships, including the James Whitson McQueen IT Scholarship, James Whitson McQueen Nursing Scholarship and The Joyce Amburgey Memorial Scholarship.
The James Whitson McQueen Information Technology Scholarship and The James Whitson McQueen Nursing Scholarship were established by his mother Carolyn Whitson, in memory of McQueen who worked at CAC from November 2006 to June 2021.
The James Whitson McQueen Information Technology Scholarship provides financial support for students pursuing an Information Technology degree, while CAC nursing students are eligible to apply for the James Whitson McQueen Nursing Scholarship. For either scholarship, applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and submit a video highlighting their work ethic, passion for their chosen field and plans for using their degree after graduation. Applicants must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need. Each scholarship offers a potential award of $1,500 per semester.
The Joyce Amburgey Memorial Scholarship was established by her family to help make higher education accessible to deserving students. Applicants must be residents of Pinal County or graduates of a Pinal County high school who plan to pursue a career in the medical field. Preference is given to first-generation college students and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. A scholarship of up to $1,000 may be awarded during both the fall and spring semesters.
The application deadline for scholarship applications is Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Additional support can help make more scholarships available to students with financial need. Tax-deductible contributions can be made online at www.centralaz.edu/give to support these and other CAC scholarships.
For additional information please contact Craig Kurtz, Executive Director Institutional Development at (520) 494-5215 or craig.kurtz@centralaz.edu.
About Central Arizona College Foundation
The Central Arizona College Foundation serves and supports the College as a two-year institution of higher education with the primary role of providing student scholarships. It is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) entity organized under the laws of the State of Arizona. Established in 1968 by a group of public-spirited Pinal County citizens, the CAC Foundation has received financial gifts and real property from individuals and organizations. The Foundation is dedicated to increasing resources, raising funds, and creating friends and partnerships to support the mission of Central Arizona College
About Central Arizona College
Central Arizona College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and antidiscrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 520-494-5106 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources at human.resources@centralaz.edu.