AASA Resources

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." – Martin Luther King Jr.

Reflect on a moment in your life when you were confronted with adversity or injustice. How did you uphold your values in the face of this challenge, and what did you discover about yourself in the process? (No more than 400 words)

Discuss any challenges or obstacles you have dealt with and overcome in life, and how these experiences have shaped your journey towards success in college and beyond.

Share your future educational plans and career goals and explain how receiving this scholarship will help you achieve them. Applicants are required to submit an essay of 250-500 words. 

Applicants are required to respond to the following prompt in an essay of no more than 400 words:

“Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.” - Cesar Chavez. 

What does it mean to you to be part of a historically marginalized community? What strengths have you gained from your community? 

Just bring your computer! If you have a Mac, ask for an adapter at the front desk. Printers are in the both student lounge (207) and the academic study lounge (203)

Items in the cupboards or on the counter in the kitchenette in 207 are free to students. No need to ask - take what you need!

Mac computers and free printing are available for students in our "neo-soul" academic study lounge - room 203. 

Life gets stressful. Yvonne Smith is here to help you out! https://caps.arizona.edu/person/yvonne-smith

Food, music or movies, magazines. Want to just hang out? Join us in room 207!