How much funding does Appalachian College Association Ledford Scholars Award provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Appalachian College Association Ledford Scholars Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Appalachian College Association Ledford Scholars Award?

Eligible applicants: Individuals; Colleges & universities. Geography: Kentucky.

Appalachian College Association Ledford Scholars Award

Q: How often is Appalachian College Association Ledford Scholars Award offered?

Appalachian College Association Ledford Scholars Award runs on an annual cycle.

Appalachian College Association Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Academic Enrichment Grants Grants for Mentoring Programs Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: September 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals
Colleges & universities

Geography

Kentucky

Overview

The Appalachian College Association (ACA), a consortium of ~35 independent colleges/universities in Central Appalachia, runs the Ledford Scholars Program, which provides undergraduate students financial support to conduct a significant faculty-mentored research project during the summer or fall term. ELIGIBILITY FLAG: applicants must be undergraduates enrolled at an ACA member institution (member-institution-gated).

How to Apply

Undergraduate students at ACA member institutions apply for the Ledford Scholars Award through their home institution (faculty-mentored summer/fall research project). See acaweb.org Student Opportunities > Ledford Scholars.

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What Appalachian College Association Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 7
Total given: $456K
Median grant: $58K
Range: $57K–$95K

41% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Kentucky 41%, Virginia 34%, North Carolina 13%. Top recipient cities: Ferrum, VA; Berea, KY; Emory, VA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.