How are scholarships awarded from funds?

Each year we accept scholarship applications directly from students. We also with school guidance counselors and ACCESS College Foundation advisors to help identify students needing scholarship assistance. Recipients generally are selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement and initiative. Many of our scholarships have specific criteria established by donors, such as college attended and field of study. Our staff works to find candidates meeting those criteria. Scholarship checks are written to specific schools, colleges and universities and earmarked for specific students. For details on scholarships click here. Most recipients are eligible for renewal of their scholarships for up to four years of study.  more