The Steven L. Besich Leadership $500 Grant

The Steven L. Besich Leadership Grant recognizes outstanding leadership achievements of high school students who attend Superior High School and Globe High School. Steven L. Besich served as a dedicated and influential leader within the communities of Superior, Arizona, where he grew up and Globe, Arizona, where he proudly served the public. As a tribute to his committed leadership, Resolution Copper offers this grant to Superior and Globe students. The program provides a one-time $500 grant to help defray educational costs.

Applications must be received no later than March 31. Apply Now

Student Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be a high school senior enrolled at Superior High School or Globe High School pursuing a higher education at an Arizona learning institution.

Institution Eligibility Criteria: Eligible institutions must have a physical campus located in Arizona (i.e., no “correspondence” schools) and must meet at least one of the eligibility criteria set forth below:

  • A college or university meeting the accreditation requirements of one of the national college or university accrediting bodies.
  • A community or junior college or a college preparatory, secondary, trade, technical, or business school accredited by an appropriate governmental agency or state department of education or other reputable agency.

OVERVIEW AND GUIDELINES

Grant Committee: A committee of Resolution Copper staff members will review all applications. All applicants will be notified by mail no later than April 30th. Resolution Copper will administer this program including paying the grant award to the college or institution on behalf and for the benefit of the award recipient.

Grant Awards: One grant each will be awarded to a student from Superior High School and Globe High School each year to help defray educational costs at the designated institution. Checks will be made payable to the institution on behalf of the student upon initial acceptance of the student at the qualifying institution.

Recipient Requirements: All recipients must enroll as a full-time student attending an eligible institution.

Forfeiture of Award: A recipient selected for financial assistance will forfeit the award if he or she: does not enroll as a full-time student in the qualified institution for the fall academic year in which the award is to be effective or after enrollment, withdraws or ceases to be a full-time student.

This program is established voluntarily and unilaterally by Resolution Copper and may be modified or terminated by Resolution Copper at any time. Resolution Copper affirms the right of every person to participate without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected classification.

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