Thursday 24 October 2013

National Scholarship and Citizenship Awards

The Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation distributes annual awards to students who participate extesnively in activities that focus on character, community service, volunteerism and humanitarian causes.

There are several $1,000 scholarships that are available to candidates who meet the following criteria:
1. Are between the ages of 16 and 24 years
2. Are graduating from high school and are seeking post-secondary education at an accredited college or univeristy.
3. Are in need of financial assistance to accomplish their educational goals.
4. Are individuals who exhibit the qualities of the Future ACES Creed: Attitude, Ability, Achievement, Co-operation, Courage, Confidence, Education, Empathy, Example, Service and Sportsmanship.

All aplications must be supported by a letter from their school Principal, Guidance Counsellor or Teacher, and a letter of support written by a member of the community (a coach, religious leader, empolyer or member of a volunteer organization). These references must be able to attest to the citizenship qualities of the candidates and verify their outreach activities.

The following links offer more details on the scholarship. Please read the information carefully before, during and as you are applying.

Scholarship Information
Scholarship Application
Information about the Future ACES Foundation can be found at the Future Aces
website.
The deadline for application of this scholarship is January 15th, 2014.

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