Two Yavapai College Students Awarded Pathward Scholars Program Scholarships through Arizona Community Foundation – The Prescott Times Media
Prescott, Arizona (Oct. 10, 2025) – Two Yavapai College students, April Beltran and Cameron Murphy, have been awarded scholarships via the Pathward Scholars Program in collaboration with the Arizona Community Foundation.
“We thank the Pathward Scholars Program and the Arizona Community Foundation for helping our students reach the kind of work-life balance that lets them achieve, succeed, and prosper,” said Dr. Lisa Rhine, President of Yavapai College. “While Yavapai College has one of the lowest tuition rates in the state, scholarship programs like Pathward are a vital part of helping students pay for their education.”
Pathward®, N.A., a national bank focused on financial access, announced the winners last week. The Pathward Scholars Program provides funding to students pursuing post-secondary education, which they can use to help cover the cost of dependent care. Under the administration of the Arizona Community Foundation, Pathward awards scholarships annually.
“This scholarship has provided me with the opportunity to reach my full potential,” said Murphy, a Prescott resident and second-year Nursing student, scheduled to graduate in December. “The rigors of nursing require showing up as the best version of myself for that day and being there for others. Pathward Scholars have afforded me this. I hope to one day give back and serve my nation and community as a flight nurse.”
Since the program’s inception in 2021, Pathward has awarded nearly $500,000 in scholarships through the Pathward Scholars Fund. The program requires a minimum GPA and is open to all majors and programs. Students do not have to reside in or attend school in Arizona to apply.
“About one in five college students is a parent or a guardian, and many of them face obstacles going to college and graduating because of the time constraints and expenses associated with dependent care,” said Pathward President Anthony Sharett, who previously served on ACF’s board of directors. “We aim to help these students achieve their academic goals and are pleased to collaborate with Arizona Community Foundation by offering up to $100,000 in scholarships annually through the Pathward Scholars Fund.”
Pathward®, N.A., is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH). Pathward is focused on financial access and strives to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at www.pathward.com. Learn more about Pathward’s Community Impact Program at https://www.pathward.com/about-us/sustainability.
Established in 1978, the Arizona Community Foundation is a statewide family of charitable funds supported by thousands of Arizonans. With five regional offices serving communities across Arizona, ACF is among the top 25 community foundations in the nation with more than $1.4 billion in trust and endowment assets and is certified under the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. Since inception, ACF has awarded more than $1.5 billion in grants, scholarships, and loans to nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal entities, and government agencies. More information is available at AzFoundation.org.
Yavapai College operates seven campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers over one hundred degrees and certificates, four baccalaureate degrees, student and community services, and cultural events and activities. To learn more about YC, visit www.yc.edu.
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