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.
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.