Balancing parenthood with your education and/or career can be overwhelming. The Quality First Navajo Nation, Arizona Off-Reservation Scholarship Program was designed for families who are permanent residents of the Navajo Nation but are temporarily living in other parts of the state while they pursue a post-secondary education.

These scholarships are awarded directly to the families and transfer with the child should they move locations.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The parent/guardian must enroll in a minimum of 1 course at an accredited college, university, or trade school each session courses are offered
• The family must be a permanent residents of the Navajo Nation (living off tribal lands to attend school)
• The family must have a household income at or below 300% of the current year’s federal poverty level
• The applying child must be between the ages of 0-5 not yet eligible for Kindergarten
• The applying child must have a Navajo Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)

Instructions:

Please download the Navajo Nation, Arizona Off-Reservation Family Application or call Valley of the Sun United Way (VSUW) at 1-866-973-0012 to have the forms e-mailed to you.

After completing these forms, fax or email them to Valley of the Sun United Way at (602) 240-6326 or regionalscholarships@vsuw.org. Once VSUW receives and reviews your application you will be contacted with a decision.

If approved, you will need to select a Quality First participating program. Valley of the Sun United Way can also assist you in locating programs near you. The Quality First participating program that you select will be notified and sent an award letter with your approval packet. Scholarships may not cover 100% of tuition costs; please discuss co-payments with your selected program if applicable. 

To search for child care providers near you, please visit Quality First Search - First Things First.

SFY25 Navajo Nation, Arizona Off-Reservation Family Application