Female guard member smiling at camera, spinning orange flag

Past Recipients

Scholarship recipient Shelby Fredrickson with WGAZ Vice President Stephen Goodman, holding an enlarged check for $1,000 on the finals retreat floor

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.

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
  • Ian 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 Guard

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