The Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO) is pleased to announce the annual Afghan-American Community Organization Scholarship. The Afghan-American Community Organization Scholarship will be awarded to Afghan-American students who are engaged and committed to empowering the Afghan-American community and demonstrate financial need. To be eligible, applicants must: be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or a U.S. Permanent Resident with a Green Card; and plan on being enrolled during the upcoming academic year pursuing any level of degree. The number of recipients and the maximum dollar amounts will vary.
Besides completing the application, applicants must also submit: proof of enrollment for the upcoming academic year; a transcript; a financial aid award letter (additional financial need documents are encouraged, such as tax returns, student account statements and FAFSA award letters); a detailed resume; and thoughtful and complete essay responses that detail academic and career goals as well as demonstrate exceptional commitment, creativity, and/or innovation in empowering the Afghan-American community.