Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

Thanks to generous local donors who care about the futures of Washtenaw County youth, AAACF awarded more than $550,000 in 2022 across 60 scholarship funds. Below is a clear, teacher-friendly summary of several available scholarships — the award amount and the primary eligibility requirement for each.

Important: you only need to submit one application to be considered for all scholarships for which you’re eligible. Eligibility is checked during the first section of the application; full details are available in the AAACF eligibility document. If you plan to apply, gather transcripts and any employer/family documentation early.

General and multi-year support
- AAACF Community Scholarship Fund (up to $20,000 over up to 5 years) — Graduating seniors or grads within the last 2 years who have not enrolled in college; economically disadvantaged, youth of color, and/or first-generation college students.
- Linda Grasselli Sprankle Scholarship Fund ($26,000 over 4 years) — African American, Latino/Hispanic, and/or first-generation college students.
- James K. Stringwell Scholarship Fund ($1,000) — Need-based for students graduating from public high schools in Washtenaw County who will attend a public college or university in Michigan.
- Welcome Home Scholarship Fund ($5,000) — Men and women returning from active duty (OEF/OIF), honorably discharged within the last three years.

Field- and major-specific scholarships
- AWC Scholarship Fund for Women in Computing ($2,500) — Female students studying technology or computing.
- Cathy Allor Mathematics Scholarship Fund ($1,000) — Graduating female seniors at Adrian High School interested in mathematics.
- Ann Arbor Ad Club Scholarship Fund ($800) — Washtenaw County residents studying advertising, communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related fields.
- Walter & Florence E. Aupperle Scholarship Fund ($5,000) — Students majoring or minoring in German at University of Michigan or Eastern Michigan University.
- Richard D. & Grace P. Leslie Scholarship Fund ($1,750) — Washtenaw Community College students studying retail or business.
- Rachael Townsend Memorial Scholarship Fund ($1,500) — Women majoring in the School of Kinesiology at UM OR senior female student athletes at Saline High School.
- Trigon Scholarship Fund ($1,000) — Male undergraduate students at the University of Michigan.
- Pipe Dream Fund ($5,000) — Students at UM or EMU who are Polish nationals on a valid visa OR whose parents are from Poland.

School-specific and local community scholarships
- Josee L. Alvarez Memorial Fund ($2,000) — Graduating seniors at Chelsea High School.
- Morse B. Barker Memorial Scholarship Fund ($4,000) — Washtenaw County residents attending Washtenaw Community College OR Ann Arbor Public School seniors planning to attend WCC.
- Bruce & Merlee Bartman Memorial Fund ($1,500) — Graduating seniors at Community High School.
- Burt Black Memorial Fund ($1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 awards) — Students with disabilities at Huron High School, Washtenaw Community College, and University of Michigan.
- Gamma Rho Boule Education Fund ($1,000) — Graduating African‑American male high school seniors from public or private schools in Washtenaw County.
- Nathan Lyndell Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund ($500) — Graduating seniors at Pioneer OR Community High School OR alumni of Ypsilanti Junior Football and Cheerleading (YCJAA).
- Andrew J. Lum Scholar Athlete Award Fund ($1,000) — Graduating seniors from Huron High School varsity football with a commitment to both athletics and academics.
- Beth Moffat Memorial Scholarship Fund ($5,000) — Female student athletes graduating from Hartland High School.
- Josephine C. Otto Memorial Scholarship Fund ($1,000–$3,000) — Members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dexter.
- Butch Warren Memorial Scholarship Fund ($2,000) — Graduating seniors at Pioneer High School OR children of former D&C employees attending a Michigan public college or university or technical school full time.
- Richard Weldon Memorial Scholarship Fund ($500) — Pioneer High School seniors who lettered in athletics/theater/music and were employed for at least 12 consecutive months while in high school.

Employer- and family-linked scholarships
- NuStep Scholarship Fund ($1,500) — Children, step-children, or grandchildren of NuStep employees.
- Silver Maples Employee Educational Fund ($3,000) — Full- or part-time employees of Silver Maples of Chelsea.
- Silver Legacy Scholarship Fund ($3,500) — Students who have worked as wait staff at Silver Maples of Chelsea for at least six months.

A couple of application tips from a teacher:
- Submit the single AAACF application even if you’re not sure which scholarships fit you — the application routes you to the correct eligibility checks.
- Have transcripts, employer verification, church membership records, and any military discharge documents available if they apply.
- If you need help, ask your school counselor or contact AAACF directly.

If you want, I can help you identify which of these scholarships you look eligible for based on your school, major, background, or employment.