Impact Chandler Scholars Program

IMPACT Chandler Program

The IMPACT Chandler program is a recognition initiative of the Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) to facilitate students' involvement in the community and acknowledge academic excellence.

Students who complete the program make a commitment to exemplary attendance, service to the local community, and high academic achievement.

It is a unique program, fostering an understanding of what it means to be committed and active citizens, while also preparing students for the rigors of life/study after high school.

Here are 8 Reasons to Join the IMPACT Program.

2023 recipient of the IMPACT scholarship

Program Summary

The IMPACT program requires a student's formal commitment through a signed pledge as well as completion of the requirements by the spring of their senior year.

Students who fulfill all program requirements receive IMPACT Honors at graduation including a letter of recommendation and an honor cord to wear with their cap and gown.

IMPACT Honors students are also eligible to apply for an IMPACT Scholarship. In 2024, CEF awarded $111,000 in IMPACT Scholarships. Read more here.

IMPACT Program Requirements:

Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher
Cumulative attendance of 95% or greater
100 hours of community service submitted and approved by the last day of spring break of their senior year.

Screenshot of Infinite Campus to enroll in the IMPACT program.

Use the link in the red box to register and the link indicated by the orange arrow to log hours.

How to Register

Students at any Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) high school may register for the IMPACT program via Infinite Campus.

Enrollment is only available through the student's Infinite Campus account. Parents are not able to access enrollment or log hours, however confirmation emails will be sent to the parent/guardian listed in Infinite Campus.

Steps to Register

Log in to your Infinite Campus account
Select the ICS link, typically located under the MORE section
Read and review the information contained in the IMPACT Scholars document
Please note, verification emails will be sent to the email address listed in the document. CUSD has assigned you a student email and your verification will be emailed to that address in addition to your primary parent/guardian listed in Infinite Campus.
Once you opt into the program, you will use the IMPACT Chandler link at the bottom of the Infinite Campus screen to submit service hours. All hours must be submitted through this link.

Should you have any questions, please contact us by email or call 480-224-3030.

Hours Submission

All Community Service hours must be submitted through the student's Infinite Campus account (at the very bottom of the screen). Parents are prohibited from uploading hours on behalf of students.

Service Hours Requirements & Clarifications:

All service hours completed must be logged in Infinite Campus during the academic year in which they occur. Hours completed over the summer will be allocated to the following academic year. Hours submitted for previous years will not be approved.
All hours must be prospective from the date of registration in the IMPACT program. Hours conducted prior to registration in the program are not eligible for submission.
Students cannot receive any financial or other compensation for service hours.
The IMPACT program does not allocate service hours for donations.
Service hours for religious organizations are not eligible, unless it is doing an activity that serves the greater local community beyond the religious organization’s congregation. Service that involves religious instruction or teaching will not be accepted. Ex. Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, or nursery care.
No more than 50 of the minimum 100 service hours can be fulfilled at school. At least 50 hours must be completed within the local community.
Students are responsible for tracking, submitting, and ensuring hours are approved before the stated deadlines.
Students are responsible for communicating directly with CEF regarding hours submissions. Failure to communicate timely may result in the loss of hours credited to the program.
In the event of extenuating circumstances regarding attendance, students can work with the Attendance Tech Registrar at their school to make any allowances for consideration by CEF.
To provide more depth to scholarship application essays, it is recommended that students volunteer with a variety of organizations to articulate how they've explored and impacted the range of needs in the local community OR dedicate their volunteer time to a particular cause or organization to demonstrate progression and personal development in that area.
Students can find additional information, including suggested nonprofit organizations, or receive clarification by visiting www.chandleredfoundation.org or by contacting CEF at info@chandleredfoundation.org or by calling 480-224-3030.
Students who complete the program requirements for attendance, GPA, and service hours by the deadline of their senior year, will receive IMPACT Honors.
Students must meet all the requirements AND submit the scholarship application to be considered for the IMPACT Scholarship Award.
Availability of scholarships is based on the funds raised each year through the Winner's Choice Car or Cash Raffle.
The due date for the scholarship application is 5 p.m. on the Monday following spring break of the student's senior year.