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

Apply Here

Past Recipients

  • 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