APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE ACCL POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP (NEW FOR 2023!) AND McALLISTER SCHOLARSHIP!
The Armstrong Center for Community Learning (ACCL) is currently accepting applications for two postsecondary scholarships, the ACCL Postsecondary Scholarship and McAllister Scholarship Trust Fund. Applications are due on May 5, 2023. All qualifying students are encouraged to apply. Read below to download the applications and learn about the eligibility criteria for both scholarships.
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McAllister Scholarship Trust Fund
The Ralph and Mary Lou McAllister Scholarship Trust Fund was established by the late Mary Lou McAllister for the purpose of providing scholarships for college education leading to a Bachelor's Degree for students living in Ford City Borough or at a residence with a Ford City Post Office address. Mrs. McAllister was an active citizen of Ford City and was interested in the welfare of her community. Mr. and Mrs. McAllister had no children.
Mrs. McAllister designated the Armstrong Center for Community Learning (ACCL) to manage and award scholarships from the Ralph and Mary Lou McAllister Scholarship Trust Fund. Since 2004, the ACCL has awarded 91 McAllister scholarships totaling more than $236,000 to Ford City residents pursuing a bachelor's degree.
For 2023, the ACCL will award up to $15,000 from the McAllister Scholarship Trust Fund. High school seniors, postsecondary students and adults beginning their postsecondary education may apply.
To be eligible for the McAllister Scholarship, applicants:
- Must be planning to pursue or are currently pursuing a four-year college education leading toward a Bachelor's Degree.
- Must be Ford City resident, either living in Ford City Borough or at a residence with a Ford City Post Office address.
The application deadline is May 5, 2023.
Download the McAllister Scholarship Application (select one):
2023 High School Student Application (click here)
2023 College Student Application (click here)
For additional information, please call 724-543-2599 ext. 221 or email [email protected].
Scholarship applications are also available at the:
Armstrong Center for Community Learning
104 Armstrong Street, Suite A
Ford City, PA 16226
ACCL Postsecondary Scholarship (New for 2023!)
Beginning in 2023, the Armstrong Center for Community Learning (ACCL) will award scholarships to students who will be enrolled in any accredited postsecondary institution during the Fall of 2023.
To be eligible for the ACCL Postsecondary Scholarship, applicants:
- Must be or will be enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution during the Fall of 2023;
- Must be a resident of Armstrong County
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Priority will be given to first generation post-secondary students.
For 2023, the ACCL will award up to $2,000 from the ACCL Postsecondary Scholarship Fund. High school seniors, postsecondary students and adults beginning their postsecondary education may apply.
The application deadline is May 5, 2023.
Download the ACCL Postsecondary Scholarship Application (select one):
2023 High School Senior Application (click here)
2023 Adult & College Student Application (click here)
For additional information, please call 724-543-2599 ext. 221 or email [email protected].
Scholarship applications are also available at the:
Armstrong Center for Community Learning
104 Armstrong Street, Suite A
Ford City, PA 16226
A scholarship recipient who fails to enroll in an approved institution in the first term of the academic year for which the award was granted shall forfeit the award which will be returned to the treasurer/scholarship fund to be awarded to the next year’s class or in case of extenuating circumstances shall be reviewed by the committee.