AAACF Community Scholarship Grant

The AAACF Community Scholarship, offered by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, provides vital financial support to eligible students in Washtenaw County. This scholarship aims to assist Pell Grant-eligible students, youth of color, and first-generation college graduates who are recent high school graduates. With a minimum GPA of 2.0, recipients can pursue their post-secondary education and contribute positively to their communities. Over $650,000 was awarded in 2025 across various scholarship funds.

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is a philanthropic organization with a broad community focus: enriching the quality of life in Washtenaw County.
Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of our donors who care deeply about the future of Washtenaw County youth, AAACF has awarded over $650,000 in 2025 across 26 scholarship funds in support of students as they continue their post-secondary educations at schools across the nation.
Available Scholarships: Online Scholarships (only one application needed)
Pell eligible (currently or has in the past qualified for the free or reduced lunch program), youth of color, OR first generation in your family to graduate with a 4-year degree; Resident of Washtenaw County; Will be or are a high school graduate within the last 24 months; Enrolling in college for the first time; Minimum 2.0 GPA.