The AAF Scholarship
The Axel D. Adams Foundation provides one-year $500.00 scholarships to African-American students of the Aiken County School District.
Applicants must be African-American, demonstrate leadership qualities, participate in extracurricular activities, have community service experience and hold a 3.0 GPA to meet eligibility criteria.
**Special consideration is given to students with financial needs.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit the following:
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Completed Application
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An official transcript
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A copy of an acceptance letter to a two or four year accredited college or university
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A copy of community service participation (verification letter, hours sheet, etc.)
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A character reference letter from either a teacher, principal, assistant principal, guidance counselor, club advisor, athletic coach, pastor, community leader, supervisor or organization leader
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Essay Topic: Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
2023 Scholarship Application Period Has Ended
Winners Announced By June 10
Deadline Information
A completed application and supporting documentation including an official transcript, an acceptance letter to a two or four year accredited college or university, and community service verification must be received must be received on or before May 1, 2023.
Please submit all information to:
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P.O. Box 6498, Aiken, SC 29804