Who Can Apply: Since the 1990s, the disability rights movement has rallied behind the motto "Nothing about us without us." The message is clear: people with disabilities must be actively involved in creating the policies, products, and services intended to benefit them. Lived experience matters. As the world moves online, the motto also applies to digital accessibility. … [Read more...] about Straive Accessibility Scholarship (Deadline: September 1, 2024)
Scholarships
Schmid Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: August 30, 2024)
Who Can Apply: Erich and Frieda Schmid were beloved family and community members who recently passed away. They will be remembered by all who knew them as kind, selfless individuals who were valuable members of their community, making the world a better place every single day. Students who share their positive traits will be vital in leaving a lasting mark on the … [Read more...] about Schmid Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: August 30, 2024)
North Star Dreamers Memorial Scholarship 2024 (Deadline: August 15, 2024)
Who Can Apply: Dr. Jeremy Michael Higgins studied Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh and received his PH.D. in Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He began his career as a chemist at Brady Corporation in Wisconsin and then spent years as a research scientist for 3M in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. During his time at 3M he had the ability to travel … [Read more...] about North Star Dreamers Memorial Scholarship 2024 (Deadline: August 15, 2024)
Colonel Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: April 30, 2025)
Who Can Apply: This scholarship is made possible by a bequest from Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Judith Burgstein, in memory of their devoted son and AFA Lifetime Member, Colonel Aaron Burgstein. The scholarship was established for minor dependents of Active Duty, retired, or prior service members of all branches, reservists or National Guard members who are/will be pursuing a two … [Read more...] about Colonel Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: April 30, 2025)
Breast Cancer Awareness Scholarship in Memory of Martha Dickinson (Deadline: October 12, 2024)
Who Can Apply: Martha Dickinson was a beloved mother and dedicated elementary school teacher who sadly developed metastatic breast cancer that spread to her bones. Martha was a fighter and taught her second-grade class until treatments became too much. While Martha sadly passed away, technological advances have drastically improved the prognosis of those diagnosed with … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Awareness Scholarship in Memory of Martha Dickinson (Deadline: October 12, 2024)