How much funding does ACE Scholarship Program provide?

ACE Scholarship Program provides $1,000 per scholarship in funding.

ACE Scholarship Program

AMERICAN COALITION FOR ETHANOL

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Funding Amount

$1,000 per scholarship

Deadline

May 31, 2026

52 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ACE Scholarship Program

Program Description: The ACE Scholarship Program provides financial support to help students further their collegiate education.

Background: Initiated in 2004, ACE has awarded $74,000 in scholarships as of 2026.

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligibility:

Applicants must be: High school seniors or graduates planning to enroll, or students already enrolled in full-time undergraduate study

Educational institutions: Accredited two- or four-year colleges, universities, or vocational-technical schools

Academic commitment: Full-time enrollment for entire upcoming academic year

Relationship to ACE: Employees or shareholders, spouses of employees or shareholders, or dependents (children age 24 and under) of Associate, Voting, or Ethanol Producer members of ACE

Employment requirement: Employees must be employed minimum of one year as of application deadline date

Award Details:

Each scholarship: $1,000

Multiple awards per year (3 recipients in 2024 and 2025)

Contact Information:

Anna Carpenter

Email: acarpenter@ethanol.org

Phone: 605-306-6142

Application Timeline:

Applications open every spring

2026 applications will open next spring with further instructions and link to application

Financial Contributions:
Those interested in making contributions to the program should contact Anna Carpenter.

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

Applications open annually in spring

For 2026: Application details and link will be posted on ACE website when application period opens

How to Apply:
1. Visit ethanol.org when application period opens (spring of each year)
2. Complete online application form (link provided on scholarship page)
3. Submit application by deadline

Eligibility Verification:

Verify employment status or shareholder relationship with ACE member company

Ensure applicant is high school senior/graduate or currently enrolled full-time undergraduate student

Confirm academic institution is accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school

Questions:

Contact Anna Carpenter at acarpenter@ethanol.org or 605-306-6142 for questions about program or application

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