J. Richard Oltmann Memorial Scholarship
Funding Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Twice a year
- Current deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines each year: March 15 · December 1
From the program guidelines: “Application Period: December 1 to March 15 (annually)”
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Eligible organizations
- Students across the United States)
Other requirements
- Students must be attending as full-time students at a two-year or four-year accredited college or university or technical college
- Applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from a full-time employee of an AAMA member company
- Residency: Not required; open to nation-wide applicants
- ACT or SAT test scores are no longer required for application
Overview
Geographic Scope: Nation-wide (open to students across the United States)
Focus Areas: Education; supporting deserving individuals heading to college
Background: J. Richard Oltmann was an amusement industry icon who dedicated his life to the betterment of the industry. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from AAMA in 2010. Mr. Oltmann passed away on May 30, 2015, after a battle with cancer. His family established this memorial scholarship fund with the American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation (AAMCF) to continue his legacy and passion for education.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be attending as full-time students at a two-year or four-year accredited college or university or technical college
- Applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from a full-time employee of an AAMA member company
- Residency: Not required; open to nation-wide applicants
- ACT or SAT test scores are no longer required for application
Award Criteria
- Leadership
- Community service
- Innovation in activities, achievements, and work experience
Contact Information
- Phone: (847) 290-9088
- Email: info@coin-op.org
- Address: 180 Detroit St Ste B, Cary, IL 60013
Administering Organization
American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation (AAMCF) - a 501(c)(3) organization that has contributed over $3.5 million to support nearly 150 charities since 1983.
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Period: December 1 to March 15 (annually)
For 2026 cycle: December 1, 2025 to March 15, 2026
Required Materials
- Letter of recommendation from a full-time employee of an AAMA member company
- Application form (available through the website)
- No ACT or SAT test scores required
How to Apply
- Visit coin-op.org/jrom-scholarship
- Complete the application form
- Obtain a letter of recommendation from a full-time employee of an AAMA member company
- Submit by March 15 deadline
Additional Resources
- Printable flyer available on the scholarship page
What The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 5
- Total given
- $251K
- Median grant
- $50K
- Range
- $10K–$105K
- By dollars: New York 42%, Illinois 34%, District of Columbia 20%. Top recipient cities: Oceanside, NY; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
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