Student Showcase

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Congratulations to Our 2024 QuestBridge Match Scholarship Winners

Eight BASIS seniors received the 2024 QuestBridge College Match Scholarship. Learn more about this full-ride scholarship, and see which colleges our winners matched with!
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BASIS Peoria Students Donate Thousands of Books to Children in Kenya

Students from BASIS Peoria’s UNICEF Club organized an ambitious book drive benefitting children in Kenya. The club collected nearly 4,000 books, enough to create two libraries in Kenya.
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BASIS Baton Rouge Charter Schools Celebrate Students With Letterman Jacket Ceremony

More than 300 high-achieving students from BASIS Materra and BASIS Mid City received personalized letterman jackets. Learn more about how this tradition fosters school pride.
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BASIS Ahwatukee Students Impress With Creative Día de los Muertos Altar

BASIS Ahwatukee participated in the Mesa Arts Center's Día de los Muertos altar contest, where they impressed attendees with a colorful Andy Warhol-inspired altar! 
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Congratulations to Our Class of 2025 National Merit Semifinalists

More than 140 high school seniors from BASIS Charter Schools have been recognized as Semifinalists in the National Merit® Scholarship Program! Our Semifinalists make up 22% of the BASIS graduating class of 2025.
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Congratulations to Our 2024 National Merit Scholars

The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes U.S. high school students who display exceptional academic ability. Congratulations to our Class of 2024 graduates who received these highly competitive scholarships!
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Announcing the 2024 BASIS Educational Ventures Scholarship Recipients

The BASIS Educational Ventures Scholarship is awarded to seniors who display academic excellence in the development and execution of their Senior Projects. Congratulations to this year's winners!
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2 BASIS Charter School Seniors Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Congratulations to Matteo H. from BASIS Mesa and Sruti P. from BASIS Scottsdale for being named U.S. Presidential Scholars. This is a highly prestigious award, with only 161 students selected nationwide.
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Congratulations to Our 2024 Flinn Scholar, Ariana R.

Congratulations to Ariana R. from BASIS Chandler for being named a Flinn Scholar! Ariana will receive a full ride at an Arizona university.
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Congratulations to Our 2024 Flinn Scholar, Edward W.

Congratulations to Edward W. of BASIS Flagstaff for becoming a 2024 Flinn Scholar. The Flinn Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships in Arizona, valued at more than $130,000.
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Immersed in Animation: Catching Up With BASIS Mesa Alumna Abby Foresman

Abby Foresman graduated from BASIS Mesa in 2023 and is currently studying Animation at Arizona State University. Learn more about Abby and her animation projects!
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3 BASIS Charter School Students Named Flinn Scholarship Finalists

Three BASIS Charter School seniors were named as finalists for the 2024 Flinn Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships in Arizona.
BASIS QuestBridge Match Scholarship Winners

Matched With Their Dream Colleges: BASIS QuestBridge Match Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our 2023 QuestBridge Match Scholarship winners! This award provides low-income students with full-ride scholarships to the nation's top colleges.
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Congratulations to the BASIS Class of 2024 National Merit® Scholarship Program Honorees

More than 200 students from 13 BASIS Charter School campuses have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Congratulations to all of our Commended Students and Semifinalists!
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BASIS Chandler Senior Surpasses Chess Milestones

Watch our video interview with Sandeep Sethuraman, senior at BASIS Chandler and captain of the chess team.
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BASIS Goodyear Students Receive National Recognition From College Board

Three students from BASIS Goodyear recently earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
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BASIS Scottsdale Student Launches Carpooling App

Learn how a BASIS Scottsdale middle school student co-founded a new app for finding carpooling opportunities.
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Congratulations to Our Class of 2023

Congratulations to our Class of 2023, which had over 700 graduates from 13 different high schools. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next!
University of Arizona KEYS

KEYS Research Internship Class of 2023

The KEYS program at the University of Arizona is a premier training program for high school students interested in developing STEM skills. In 2023, 10 BASIS Charter School students were selected for this scholarship.
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BASIS Goodyear Students Receive Recognition at Choral Festival

BASIS Goodyear students participated in the AzACDA Junior High/Middle School Choral Festival and received an award of Excellence for their performance. Congratulations, Golden Eagles!
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BASIS Students Honored With 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar Recognition

Out of 161 students recognized as 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars, two are from BASIS Charter Schools. Congratulations, Rachana and Hannah!
National Science Bowl 2023 winners include BASIS Charter Schools from AZ, TX and BASIS Independent.

2023 National Science Bowl Competition Results

Several BASIS Charter Schools recently competed at the 2023 National Science Bowl. Read about the results here!
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O Say Can You See – BASIS Musicians at Diamondbacks Game

On May 6, 2023, more than 100 BASIS Charter School musicians played the National Anthem before an Arizona Diamondbacks game.
2023 Flinn Scholarship recipients from two BASIS Charter Schools.

BASIS Charter School Students Named Flinn Scholars 2023

Out of 20 Arizona students who received the 2023 Flinn Scholarship, two are BASIS Charter School students. Congratulations to our Flinn Scholars!
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BASIS Tucson North Business and Finance Club Wins 1st Place in State Finals

BASIS Tucson North's Business and Finance Club took home several wins at the 2023 Mayors’ Challenge for Economic Education State Finals in Mesa, AZ.
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24 BASIS Charter School Students Competing at Speech & Debate Nationals

We are proud to announce that 24 BASIS students, across 4 different campuses, will be competing at the Speech & Debate Nationals this June.
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Congratulations to Our Regeneron Scholars

Congratulations to our two BASIS Charter School students who were named as scholars in the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search.
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Forging a Future Part Two

Part two of the Forging a Future, interview with "Forged in Fire" winner, Jesse Hu.
Forged in Fire Jesse Hu

Forging a Future Part One

Read our interview with Jesse Hu, alumnus of BASIS Chandler who recently participated in, and won, the History Channel’s season 9 "Forged in Fire" weapon-making contest.
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BASIS Charter School Student Banks on Leadership Success

BASIS Tucson North student, Pia G., has been selected for the Bank of America’s Student Leaders Program. Learn more about this program.
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Recipients of 2022 Senior Project Founders’ Prize Announced

Congratulations to the BASIS Charter School students who were selected as winners for our Senior Project Founders' Prize. These students were awarded a $10,000 scholarship.
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An Honor of a Lifetime: An Interview with Our U.S. Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalists

Several BASIS Charter School students were recently named U.S. Presidential Scholar semi-finalists. Hear from these semi-finalists as they discuss the honor of being named, how they got there, and who supported them.
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BASIS Charter School Students Named Flinn Scholars 2022

Congratulations to our two BASIS Charter School students on winning the Flinn Foundation Scholarships and becoming Flinn Scholars.
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BASIS Scottsdale Primary East Student Wins Statewide Contest

A student from BASIS Scottsdale Primary East recently won a statewide art contest, the AZ529 Future Career Art Contest. She was one of 12 students awarded.
Coca-Cola Scholars

BASIS Charter School Students Named Coca-Cola Scholars: An Interview with Wesley Peng and Riley Rane

Congratulations to our Coca-Cola Scholars. Hear from them in this interview to find out how they won this coveted scholarship.
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BASIS Charter School Students Named to the Junior Achievement of Arizona’s 2022 18 Under 18

Congratulations to our BASIS Charter Schools students who were recognized among Junior Achievement of Arizona's 18 Under 18.
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BASIS Peoria’s Workshop on Medicine, Business, and Beyond: A Huge Success

Find out how BASIS Peoria's "Medicine, Business and Beyond" workshop brought together specialized physicians, students, and families.
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7 BASIS Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Semifinalists

Seven BASIS Charter School seniors were named U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalists. Learn more about the program and the semifinalists.