Scholarships
WGAZ is proud to offer scholarships ever year. These scholarships go to students attending an institution of higher education who also exhibit passion for the sport of the arts as well as commitment and dedication to whatever they pursue. Applicants are asked to submit an application, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, a video and an essay detailing the impact WGAZ has had on their personal lives as well as explaining their potential use and or need for the scholarship.
The WGAZ scholarship committee reviewed a number of very strong applicants for this year's scholarship program. It was very rewarding and exciting to read through their essays. WGAZ is truly lucky to have such talented and intelligent members as a part of its organization and every one of these students is a great asset to this activity.
Scholarship Application
WGAZ is looking for scholarship applicants for the 2026 season! We encourage all current seniors and college students to submit their applications. For more information please contact Amy Kochis.
**NOTICE**
This application process requires the applicants to sign in with a valid Gmail account.
Each applicant must provide the following in PDF Format: Two Letters of recommendation from individuals other than the group director. High School and/or College Transcript. SAT/ACT scores are optional.
PLEASE HAVE THESE ITEMS READY BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM
AS THEY WILL NEED TO BE ATTACHED AT TIME OF COMPLETION.
The 2026 Scholarship Application is now available. Applications are due March 1st, 2026, at 11:59PM Arizona Time
Past Recipients
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2025
Hannah Shawcroft • Casa Grande Union Indoor Percussion Ensemble
Grace Iben • Corona de Sol HS
Amanda Glass • Pinnacle Percussion
Ava Werner • Corona del Sol Winter Guard
Samantha Llagas • ASU Sun Devils
Bridget Gorney • Fenix Independent World -
2024
Xyrene Semonell • ASU Prep
Makenzie Schmidt • Williams Field Black
Sydney McCoy • Desert Vista HA
Isabelle Tumpap • Basha Indoor Percussion
David Ivonnet • Corona de Sol HS
Gina Horner • Ironwood Ridge Indoor Percussion -
2023
Ashli North • Rincon University Winterguard
Luz Riviera • FeniX Independent World Clarita Kirakosian • ASU Prep
Shelby Fredrickson • Ironwood Ridge Indoor Percussion
Luke Lundberg • Convergence Indoor Percussion
Daryel Sandoval • Foreword Winds -
2022
Catherine Iben • Corona del Sol Percussion Ensemble
Krysten Simmons • Casa Grande Indoor Percussion Ensemble
Rianna Miller • FeniX Independent World
Brelyn Fidler • ASU Prep
Jessica Li • Basha Winterguard
Emmerson Bainter • ASU Prep -
2021
Hailey Mills • Casa Grande Indoor Percussion Ensemble & Flux Indoor Percussion
Mirei Proto • Basha HS Indoor Percussion
Aurelie Wisdom • Gilbert Black
Emily Myers • ASU Prep SunDevils
Alana Harris • Williams Field Black -
2020
Elijah Quinto • Maricopa Gems Winterguard
Alyssa Caldwell • Campo Verde Varsity Guard
Megan Bulson • Williams Field-Black
Belle Kurtz • Breakthrough Indoor Percussion
Samantha Olsen • Basha Indoor Percussion Ensemble
Trey Spencer • Casa Grande Indoor Percussion Ensemble -
2019
Kaelee Brewer • Higley WG Navy
Christian Aguilar • Campo Verde Indoor Percussion
Kirsten Thwaits • Canyon Del Oro Varsity WG
Yesenia Zuniga • Casa Grande Indoor Percussion Ensemble
lan Sheedy • Desert Vista WG -
2018
Carina Garcia • Casa Grande Indoor Percussion Ensemble
Juno Baier • ASU Sun Devil Winter Guard
Isabella Belanger • Gilbert H.S. Winter Guard
Emma Frye • Perry H.S. Winter -
2017
Richard Vail • Page H.S. Indoor Percussion
Molly Redman • Page H.S, Indoor Percussion
Olivia Jackman • Corona del Sol Percussion
Grace Washington • Corona del Sol Winter Guard
Kiara Deliman • Perry H.S. Winter Guard
Tatiana Kapos • Perry H.S. Winter Guard