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Bright Futures is a leadership development, recognition and scholarship program for young
women. The countywide Bright Futures program is designed for high school seniors-every
school in Pima County may nominate up to five students. Each young woman participating
in the program will have demonstrated leadership by overcoming an obstacle/challenge in
her life and have a GPA of 1.7-3.2. The young women in Bright Futures attend workshops
on topics including, Being a Leader, Life After High School, How to Make a Good First
Impression, Body Image and Self Esteem, spend a day on a college campus, practice their
new leadership skills though a volunteer experience with the YWCA and explore career and
educational opportunities with an adult mentor. Three of the young women in Bright Futures
will be selected in a random drawing for a $1,000 scholarship to further her education. If
you would like to apply to serve as a Bright Futures Mentor click here For additional
In addition to the county wide Bright Futures program for high school seniors, the YWCA
of Tucson has adapted the program as an eight-week after school program. If you would like
Bright Futures Scholarship Program
The YWCA, in collaboration with the Pima Community College Foundation, has
established the Bright Futures Scholarship Program through which ten scholarships will be
awarded annually to female students who have demonstrated determination in overcoming
an obstacle and who plan to enroll at Pima Community College.
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