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    AFC Chapter Scholarship – $300 Award

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Open to Core and Premium Level members
    • Applicant must be an AFC member or dependent of a member
    • Dual enrollment students are not eligible for the AFC Chapter Scholarship
    • Applicant must have a college-level GPA of at least 2.5; Entering freshmen must have a high school GPA of 2.5
    • Applicant must provide proof of enrollment
    • Applicant must submit a complete SFSC AFC Scholarship Application within the first 30 days of the term for which the scholarship is being requested
    • AFC member must demonstrate their participation in the local chapter’s fundraising activities. Two documented examples must be given where the AFC member has volunteered to work or supported a fundraiser through gift-in-kind donations within the last year. Recipients will be required to participate and volunteer with the annual Holiday Luncheon. Mandatory participation is required to be considered for a scholarship. 
    • The AFC Membership Status Questionnaire must be completed by the AFC member
    • Scholarships are awarded based on funds available with a maximum of two per term to be awarded

    Additional eligibility for Dependents

    • The dependent must be enrolled at least half time (6 credit hours or 240 clock hours per term)
    • The dependent must be pursuing a postsecondary degree or certificate program at an accredited institution

    Selection Process:

    • The recipient will be chosen by the AFC Scholarship Committee.
    • Scholarship applications from members will receive priority over those from dependents.
    • The Scholarship Committee will consider the applicant’s prior awards when granting scholarship funds to ensure maximum benefit to all AFC members.
    • Recipients must submit final semester grades to be eligible for future awards.

    Application Information:

    Recipients that are awarded AFC Chapter Scholarships will be provided a check made out to the respective college, university, or program as provided by the applicant. It will be the responsibility of the recipient to submit the funds to the Bursar’s/Cashier’s Office at their respective college, university, or program. Students will work directly with the Bursar’s/Cashier’s Office of their respective college, university, or program in regard to any refunds available with their student account.

     

    AFC SFSC Foundation Scholarship – $750 Award

    Minimum SFSC Foundation Eligibility Requirements:

    • The applicant must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    • The applicant must be a U.S. citizen
    • The applicant must be an SFSC student enrolled in SFSC at least half-time (6 credit hours or 240 clock hours per term)
    • The applicant must have a college GPA of at least 2.75 and meet the minimum criteria established by the SFSC Foundation
    • Applications are due in accordance with financial aid guidelines and the SFSC Foundation requirements

    AFC Eligibility Requirements:

    • ONLY open to Premium Level members
    • Applicant must be an AFC member or dependent of a member
    • Dual enrollment students are not eligible for the AFC SFSC Foundation scholarship
    • Applicant must provide proof of enrollment
    • Submit a complete SFSC AFC Scholarship Application. The applicant who submits an application with information omitted will not be considered for a scholarship.
    • AFC member must demonstrate their participation in the local chapter’s fundraising activities. Two documented examples must be given where the AFC member has volunteered to work or supported a fundraiser through gift-in-kind donations within the last year. Recipients will be required to participate and volunteer with the annual Holiday Luncheon. Mandatory participation is required to be considered for a scholarship. 
    • The AFC Membership Status Questionnaire must be completed by the AFC member
    • Applicants may reapply for the AFC SFSC Foundation Scholarship if unawarded
    • Recipients can only be awarded the AFC SFSC Foundation Scholarship once in a lifetime
    • Applicants may not receive both the AFC Chapter Scholarship $300 award and the AFC SFSC Foundation Scholarship $750 award in the same academic term.
    • Scholarships are awarded based on funds available with a maximum of one per term to be awarded

    Selection Process:

    • The recipient will be chosen by the AFC Scholarship Committee who will then make a recommendation to the SFSC Scholarship Committee.
    • Scholarship applications from members will receive priority over those from dependents.
    • The Scholarship Committee will consider the applicant’s prior awards when granting scholarship funds to ensure maximum benefit to all AFC members.
    • Recipients must submit final semester grades to be eligible for future awards.
    • The AFC Foundation Scholarship is only awarded once a year.

    Application Information:
    Recipients who are awarded AFC Foundation Scholarships will be provided a check made out to the respective college, university, or program as provided by the applicant. It will be the responsibility of the recipient to submit the funds to the Bursar’s/Cashier’s Office at their respective college, university, or program. Students will work directly with the Bursar’s/Cashier’s Office of their respective college, university, or program in regard to any refunds available with their student account.