FORT SMITH - The Fort Smith Public Schools are reminding students of an upcoming statewide scholarship opportunity for students who want to be future educators to take advantage of.
The Arkansas Association of Federal Coordinators (AAFC) is offering the AAFC Scholarship to high school seniors to supplement college costs beginning their freshman year. This scholarship award is $1,000 for the first academic year and will be awarded to full-time students who enroll in an Arkansas college or university, including junior colleges, community and vocational or technical colleges, and plan to major in education.
Basic eligibility requirements include:
1. Remain in school for eight (8) consecutive semesters or until graduation requirements have been met
2. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 or a 4.0 grading scale
3. Good citizenship record. No suspensions or expulsions
4. Membership in a service or academic organization (extracurricular activity may be substituted)
5. Letter of recommendation from principal, teacher, or counselor, and a non-family member. Three (3) letters of recommendation are required
6. Plan to work in the field of education
Click here for a copy of the AAFC Scholarship Award Application. Please encourage eligible students to apply for this scholarship. The completed application must be received by January 10, 2018. Counselors should advise students that it is important to complete and mail all items listed on the application “checklist.” Failure to do so could result in the choice of another applicant. If additional application forms are needed, duplicates may be made.
A letter notifying the award recipient(s) and respective school(s) will be mailed in a timely fashion.
The application will also be available on the AAEA website at www.theaaea.org. Click on “Constituent Groups” at the top, choose “AAFC” in the drop box, and then “AAFC Scholarship” in the next drop box marked “More in This Section.”
