The deadline to apply for scholarships from the Cochise College Foundation for the 2008-2009 school year has been extended to Monday, April 21.

The scholarship application is online and can be accessed at www.cochise.edu. Recipients will be notified early this summer. Scholarships are available for students with various interests, financial circumstances, and levels of academic achievement. Awards range from $50 to $1,250 per semester, and the funds usually can be used for tuition, books and educational expenses. High school students, current and prospective college students, and transfer students are encouraged to apply. A few scholarships are available for students planning to attend a college or university other than Cochise College.

To apply, students need a college identification number and email address, both of which are provided when they apply to Cochise College; students attending another institution can use an ID number or email address from their current college or university. When applying for scholarships, it also is helpful to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). More specific instructions are available on the website.

The Cochise College Foundation awarded more than $365,000 in scholarships last year, and several new scholarship funds have recently become available. Scholarships are provided by donors and do not have to be repaid. The foundation is a 501(c)3, tax-exempt organization, overseen by a volunteer board of directors, that promotes student success through scholarships, facilities development, and program support. By supporting Cochise College, the foundation endeavors to increase the college’s accessibility to the diverse and changing communities of Cochise County.

For more information, visit www.cochise.edu or call the Cochise College Foundation at (520) 417-4100.