Contact Information:
Burton Ward 
President
Caroline Montgomery Clark
Vice President,
Community Services
Jessica Roberts
Financial Officer
Megan Stevens
Communications Director
Tom Yates
IT Services Director
Kathleen Donovan
Executive Assistant
Autauga Area Community Foundation
434 N. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Ph: (334) 264-6223
Fax: (334) 263-6225
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AACF Scholarships
Through its scholarship funds, the Autauga Area Community Foundation assists area students attain their academic goals by offsetting their postsecondary educational expenses. Though the forms are available year-round, the annual application deadline is April 1. THE SCHOLARSHIP CYCLE FOR 2013 HAS ENDED.
HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT SUBMISSIONS: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT TRANSCRIPTS THAT ARE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY (No faxed or hard copies will be accepted). High school and college counselors can click here to submit student transcripts. You will need to establish an account using your email address. Once you have an account, you will be taken to a listing of all of our scholarship programs and links to submit transcripts or references (near the bottom of the listing). Click on the Transcript Submission Process for High School/College Counselors link, enter the student’s name, and upload the file of the student’s transcript. Should you not have an electronic or scanned copy of the student’s transcript, click on the “Fax to File” option in the left-hand menu and follow the instructions. This will give you the opportunity to fax the transcript to an 800 number, where an electronic version will be created for you.
REFERENCE LETTERS: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT REFERENCE LETTERS THAT ARE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY (No faxed or hard copies will be accepted). You can click here to submit a reference for a student. You will need to establish an account using your email address. Once you have an account, you will be taken to a listing of all of our scholarship programs and links to submit transcripts or references (at the bottom of the listing). Click on the Letters of Reference Process for Individuals Submitting References link, enter the student’s name, and upload your letter of reference. Should you not have an electronic or scanned copy of your letter, click on the “Fax to File” option in the left-hand menu and follow the instructions. This will give you the opportunity to fax the reference letter to an 800 number, where an electronic version will be created for you.
Summary of the programs available:
Autauga County
The following program is available to graduating seniors of any public or private Autauga County high school.
- Paul Easterling Dixie Youth Scholarship – Established in memory of Paul Easterling, monies are available to graduates of any public or private Autauga County high school who have ever participated in Dixie Youth League baseball. Intended to recognize students who exemplify good sportsmanship on and off the sports field, students must: (1) provide an official school transcript reflecting a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a minimum ACT score of 20; (2) provide two letters of reference; and (3) write an essay of 500 words or less on the importance of sportsmanship in athletics.
Scholarship Applications Are Now Online!
AACF scholarships are being processed online. The applications are available December 1, 2012, and the deadline for submitting an application is April 1, 2013.
GUIDELINES: For a printable list of the scholarship application guidelines, questions and required supporting materials for Autauga county applicants, please click here. Completing and submitting this paper form will not be considered submission of an application.
To begin the application process, click here!
To Claim Your Award When your child starts school in the fall, please have the business office of the college or university contact us, providing written proof of his/her full-time enrollment (e.g., official schedule or letter verifying enrollment status). They can send this letter by whatever means is most convenient.
Once we receive official confirmation of enrollment status, we will issue a check to the institution to be applied toward his/her expenses. Please keep in mind that the Foundation is unable to issue any funds without written proof of enrollment. |
Questions?
Contact Caroline Montgomery Clark 
Vice President, Community Services
Ph: (334) 264-6223
Fax: (334) 263-6225
2013 Advisory Committee
Wade Seamon
Chairman
Burton Ward
President
Zack Barker
Mitch Devers
Michael J. Frakes II
Lera Thompson Hill
Louise Jennings
Mike Lamar
Catherine Porter
Diane L. Steinhilber
Patty Vanderwal
Julie B. Young