Gilbert Next Level Resident Career Training Scholarships

Gilbert Next Level is a first-come, first-served scholarship opportunity.

Over the course of its operation, the Gilbert Next Level Resident Career Training Program has provided supplemental funding via scholarships to more than 450 Gilbert-based students enrolled at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) and Mesa Community College (MCC), supporting their progress toward high-demand careers. This program has been a valued component of Gilbert’s economic and workforce development strategy.

The program will conclude effective July 1, 2026, as the Gilbert Office of Economic Development transitions to supporting ongoing education and workforce development through The CATALYST business resource center. We remain proud of the partnership with Maricopa Information Technology Institute (MITI) and the program’s impact over the last five years. We encourage students to continue developing their talents and pursuing opportunities that not only advance their careers but also strengthen Gilbert’s vibrant and growing community.  

The scholarship covers tuition, registration, and course fees for the approved certificate and degree programs.

Funding will be awarded on a semester-by-semester basis and is dependent on the overall demand for the program and the continued availability of funds. If funding runs out before the completion of your program of study, an advisor can provide guidance on other available financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

The scholarship does not include:

• Cost of textbooks or other learning materials for classes.
• Additional courses outside the scope of the scholarship's approved programs.

Participation Includes:

• Working with a team of dedicated professionals.
• Support, including free tutoring, career counseling, and preparation for industry certifications.
• Guidance in career selection, job hunting, and advancement in your current employment.
• Enhancing your workplace skills and preparing for employer interviews and jobs in the Workforce Professional Skills Course.

• Must be a Town of Gilbert resident or the owner of a business in the Town of Gilbert in Maricopa County in the State of Arizona.
• Must be classified as a Maricopa County resident for tuition purposes*.
  • In most cases, Maricopa County residency for tuition purposes is satisfied by legal residency in the United States, residing in the State of Arizona for 12 months or more, and having a State of Arizona issued driver's license or ID card.
• Must choose an eligible program of study at CGCC or MCC (any program on this list or on the application is acceptable).
• Gilbert Next Level will not be applied to your account if you've accepted any form of financial aid or additional scholarships, such as the Pell Grant.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Town of Gilbert will only cover the cost of each course one time per person. If you drop or withdraw after the college's drop date deadline, the Town of Gilbert will cover the payment for the dropped course, however, it will not cover you taking the same course again. 
  
  Out of state tuition will not be paid for by the Town of Gilbert.

*Residency for tuition purposes is determined in accordance with state law (ARS §§15-1801et seq.) and regulations of the Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board. Students classified as out-of-state residents do not qualify for this program.