MAFTO Scholarship

MAFTO Scholarship

Funder: Mid-Atlantic Food Trade Organization (MAFTO), a 501(c)(3) organization

Website: mafto.org

Contact: Scholarship Chair JJ Brennan, 610-869-4100

Program Overview

MAFTO awards college scholarships to members' families. Since 2005, MAFTO has awarded 172 scholarships totaling $612,000. Winners are selected by the MAFTO Scholarship Committee based on academic success, overall excellence of character, and potential for community contributions and leadership.

Geographic Scope

Mid-Atlantic region (PA, NJ, and surrounding states)

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant: Must be a child, stepchild, or grandchild of a qualified MAFTO member
• Member Status: Qualified MAFTO members must have been in the organization for at least one year and attended at least one event within the last 12 months
• Academic Level: Full-time returning college student as a sophomore, junior, or senior (first-year freshmen are NOT eligible)
• Previous Awards: You may receive this scholarship only once; repeat applications will be denied
• Non-Discrimination: Awards made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, handicap, or sex

Selection Criteria

• Academic success
• Overall excellence of character
• Potential for community contributions and leadership

Award Disbursement

Scholarships are paid directly to the schools that the recipients attend.

Important Notes

• The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final
• Applicants agree to accept the MAFTO Scholarship Committee's decision as final