Premier Alliances, Inc. is excited to announce a new opportunity in support of educational attainment for individuals with disabilities and their caretakers in Cochise County: The Founders Scholarship.

Developed by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Premier Alliances, Inc. with support from the Arizona Community Foundation, the Founders Scholarship provides tuition funding of up to $2,000 for Cochise County residents with a diagnosed disability, or for individuals who are caretakers of a person with a disability.

This effort reflects the founding principles of Premier Alliances as an organization dedicated to its mission of Improving the Lives of People with Disabilities by supporting their educational goals.

Students, adults, or anyone who meets the following criteria are invited to apply:

— Residents of Cochise County

— Has a diagnosed disability OR is a caretaker of someone with a diagnosed disability

For degree programs, the Founders Scholarship can only be used to pay for tuition costs at an accredited educational institution. Use this website to verify that your institution qualifies: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

For certification programs, the certificate must be issued by a state or federal agency, or by a recognized professional organization.

The application, as well as additional information about Premier Alliances, can be found on our website, http://www.premieralliances.org/

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