J. Richard Oltmann Memorial Scholarship
Funding Amount
$5,000
Deadline
March 15, 2027
170 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
J. Richard Oltmann Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $5,000 annual scholarship
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.
- 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
Eligibility Requirements
- Leadership
- Community service
- Innovation in activities, achievements, and work experience
Award Criteria
- Phone: (847) 290-9088
- Email: info@coin-op.org
- Address: 180 Detroit St Ste B, Cary, IL 60013
Contact Information
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
- 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
Required Materials
How to Apply
1. Visit coin-op.org/jrom-scholarship 2. Complete the application form 3. Obtain a letter of recommendation from a full-time employee of an AAMA member company 4. Submit by March 15 deadline- Printable flyer available on the scholarship page
Additional Resources
What The American Amusement Machine actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 5
- Total given
- $365K
- Median grant
- $60K
- Range
- $10K–$215K
- By dollars: New York 59%, District of Columbia 16%, Illinois 16%. Top recipient cities: Oceanside, NY; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL.
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