Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Student must self-identify as African American/Black, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/Native Alaskan, Asian/Pacific Islander, or LGBTQ (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgendered/Queer).
- Work for a nonprofit organization, community or corporate foundation, or supporting organization
- Must enroll in The College’s Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) pre-paid three-course program
- Applicants cannot be eligible for educational reimbursement from employer
- CAP® Scholars are encouraged to serve as mentors, facilitators and/or CAP® Program ambassadors upon completion of the three-course program
Scholarships are awarded on a rolling, competitive basis based on recommendations of a scholarship review committee, which is appointed by each program director. The selection committee will review and evaluate each applicant based on achievements, education potential, financial need, and “x factor” (may include results from interview, income level, disability, family situation, volunteer work, etc.).
Only one scholarship per applicant will be awarded. Applicants cannot be a current student of The American College of Financial Services or have already earned a degree or designation from The College.
For more information about the CAP® Impact Scholarship, please contact Elaine Gulezian at Elaine.Gulezian@TheAmericanCollege.edu.