ACF Visionary Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by American College Foundation
Overview
The ACF Visionary Scholarship is offered twice per year and awards multiple scholarships each cycle. Five awards are given at each bi-annual deadline, for a total of ten scholarships per academic year. Individual awards range from $1,000 to $2,500. The program supports high school students preparing for college and does not consider financial need in its decisions.
Description: The scholarship aims to recognize motivated high school students and help offset college expenses with cash awards distributed semiannually.
Award Value: Awards vary by recipient and are granted in amounts between $1,000 and $2,500.
- Bi-annual award cycle with five recipients per cycle.
- Total of ten scholarships awarded each school year.
- Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500.
Eligibility
The program is open to high school students at any grade level—Freshman through Senior—who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Applicants from all income levels may apply because financial need is not a factor in selection. Eligibility focuses on academic standing and the completion of required application materials. Applicants must provide current academic documentation as part of the submission.
Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens enrolled as high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors; financial need is not considered.
- All high school grade levels are eligible.
- Citizens and eligible non-citizens may apply.
- Income level does not affect eligibility.
Application Requirements
Applicants must complete the ACF Visionary Scholarship application and submit supporting materials by the specified deadline. The application packet can be pre-filled when creating a free account and submitted online or by email. Required documents include an unofficial copy of the most recent high school transcript or grade card and a personal essay. The essay should be approximately 500 words answering "Why College is Important to Me."
Description: Submit a completed application packet, including academic records and a 500-word personal essay, via the online system or by email.
Required Materials: Completed ACF Visionary Scholarship application; most recent unofficial high school transcript or grade card; 500-word essay on why college is important.
- Application packet can be pre-filled with a free account.
- Unofficial transcript or grade card is acceptable.
- 500-word personal essay is required from all applicants.
Award Terms & Selection
The ACF Scholarship Committee reviews applications and has final authority over award decisions. Selected recipients must agree that certain application and award details may be publicly acknowledged. Public acknowledgement may include the recipient's essay, photo, name, state, high school grade level, and award amount on ACF materials. The committee’s decision is final and based on their established selection criteria.
Selection Process: Awards are determined by the ACF Scholarship Committee, whose decisions are final.
Public Acknowledgement: Recipients agree that their application and award information may be published by the American College Foundation.
- The Scholarship Committee has final decision authority.
- Recipients consent to public acknowledgment of specified information.
- Publication may include essays, names, photos, and award amounts.