Established by the Central Arizona Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators to award scholarships valued up to $5,000 to future Black public administrators. The scholarship is named in honor of Jacques Avent, one of NFBPA's original founders. Jacques had a long distinguished public service career. He was the first African American to hold a senior executive position, serving as executive assistant to the City Council and Deputy City Manager with the city of Phoenix, Arizona. Through his trailblazing efforts, he was instrumental in promoting and increasing the number of African Americans in executive and middle management positions throughout the city. More importantly, Jacques served as a mentor and confidant to many CAC-NFBPA members and other city employees.

This General scholarship provides funding for eligible women attending any Arizona community college.

The Ralph M. Knight Chemistry and Engineering Scholarship is an award toward freshman-year tuition at a 4-year college or university in the U.S. Applicants must be full-time seniors attending a Catholic high school within the Diocese of Phoenix.

Monetary scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to students pursuing an education in accounting in Arizona.