Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Scholarships Each year, AAACF Scholarship Funds award nearly 140 scholarships to local area students. Applications for Scholarships that use an online application unless otherwise noted. http://www.aaacf.org/.
We are pleased to announce that the Community Foundation has moved-up the launch of our online application portal open December 1, 2016 and the submission deadline to March 14, 2017 @ 5 PM. The great news about the adjusted timeline is that students will receive scholarship decisions much sooner!
See below for AAACF - Instructions for New Applicants.pdf.
Supports three Burt Black Memorial Scholarship awards for students with disabilities at Huron High School, Washtenaw Community College & University of Michigan.
Kenneth W. Kramer, PE Memorial Scholarship Fund - $2,000 award For undergraduate or gradute students from the Ann Arbor or Plymouth area, including Washtenaw or Western Wayne County, studying civil engineering
Andrew J. Lum Scholar Athlete Award Fund - $1,000 award For graduating seniors from the Huron High School Varsity Huron Football team with a commitment to athletics and academics.
James K. Stringwell Scholarship Fund - $1,000 award Need-based scholarships for students graduating from public high schools in Washtenaw County who will be attending a public college or university in Michigan.
Trigon Scholarship Fund - $1,000 award For male undergraduate students at the University of Michigan.
Welcome Home Scholarship Fund - $800 award For men and women returning home from active duty deployment in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom and honorably discharged within the last three years.
AAACF Scholarship Awards that do not have an application:
Joseph J. KEELEY Memorial Scholarship - $100. For a graduating senior who excels in academics and athletics (swimming, water polo or softball). here is not a student application process. Selection is made by a committee.
Kent D. OVERBEY Scholarship - $_00 minimum, amount varies. For a graduating male senior and member of the cross country team.
Donald E. SIMONS, Jr. Memorial Award - up to $_00. For a student-athlete on the basketball or football team needing assistance with participation fees
For Huron High School students, these awards are to recognize special members of the cheerleading squad, the women’s varsity tennis and soccer teams in honor of Taylor Elizabeth-Blair Calhoun. There are no student application processes for these awards. Selection is made by the cheerleading and team coaches.
Taylor Calhoun Cheerleading Award - $300 - for a cheerleader of 2 seasons
Taylor Calhoun Sunshine Awards - $300 each - for 2 student athletes, one each from the Women’s Soccer and Tennis Teams
Taylor Calhoun Individual Assistance Awards - up to $_000 total – Award amounts vary to enhance the high school experience for students in need. There is no student application process. Selection is made by teacher and coach referral to student counselors.
Alpha Phi Alpha - Theta Zeta Lambda Chapter For the first time on record, Alpha Phi Alpha - Theta Zeta Lambda Chapter will award up to seven $1000 scholarships to deserving high-school seniors planning to attend college in the upcoming year. Strong candidates will have demonstrated improved self-esteem, academic performance, social awareness, problem-solving and decision-making skills during their high-school careers.