activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 4
- Accept annual scholarship applications for future academic years Annual Scholarship Application ManagementReceives applications for the LEO Foundation Scholarship and other programs for the 2026-2027 academic year between November 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, indicating an ongoing, cyclical scholarship award process.
- Administer scholarship programs for undergraduate students Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers multiple named scholarships totaling over $6M awarded to more than 4,500 youth over 20 years, supporting undergraduate, traditional ground campus students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester across diverse fields including nursing, education, music, theatre, chemistry, engineering, and Christian studies.
- Provide mentorship and educational support to Title 1 youth College Transition MentorshipSupports youth from Title 1 schools through scholarship access and mentorship programs, helping them pursue higher education and career pathways.
- Support student-athletes through event partnerships and scholarships Golf Caddie & Player Development ProgramsPartners in the Section 7 Event at State Farm Stadium, which has facilitated over $14M in higher education scholarships for student-athletes, and offers the Richard McCurdy Club Sports Golf Scholarship to current registered golf team members.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Faith-based discipleship and spiritual development faith-based_discipleshipThe organization fosters spiritual growth through evangelism, discipleship, and Christian fellowship, with the belief that integrating faith practices like prayer, Bible study, and local church involvement leads to personal transformation and community impact.
- Leadership development through education and mentorship leadership_developmentThe organization invests in students through scholarships, mentorship, and leadership programming to cultivate future leaders, with the theory that skill development, goal setting, and confidence building create a cycle of community strengthening and philanthropic engagement.
- Scholarship-supported educational access scholarship programProvides scholarships to full-time university students as a mechanism to increase educational access and create pathways for leadership, reflecting a belief that financial support enables future contribution to communities.
- Youth ministry as foundational mission youth_ministry_focusYouth ministry is central to the organization’s theory of change, with the belief that early spiritual and leadership development establishes a foundation for lifelong community and church engagement.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Fine Arts Scholarships
Includes SKW Play it Forward Music Scholarship and LEO Foundation Theatre Scholarship for students in music and theatre
Foster Youth Scholarships
Provides financial support to students with foster care backgrounds
LEO Foundation Christian Studies Scholarship
Supports students pursuing degrees in Christian studies
LEO Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
For undergraduate students in business or entrepreneurship programs
LEO Foundation Nursing Scholarship
Includes the Joyce K. Smith Nursing Memorial Scholarship and BHHS Legacy Nursing & Health Related Scholarship for nursing students
LEO Foundation Scholarship
General scholarship for full-time undergraduate students at Arizona universities taking at least 12 credit hours per semester
Mentorship and Leadership Development
Programs that support student leadership, personal growth, and career readiness through mentoring
STEM Scholarships
Includes the Tiffany D. Mealman Women Excellence in Chemistry and Christian Character Scholarship and Evan C. Gary Memorial Scholarship for science and engineering majors
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Arizona Basketball Coaches Association, Inc. Partner — Supports the organization through financial assistance and in-kind donations.
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Offers the Evan C. Gary Memorial Scholarship to students at Grand Canyon University.
- Legacy Foundation Partner — Presenting partner of the Section 7 Basketball Team Camp