Scholarship Timeline

The ACAF/DFS Scholarship Application Will be Open Nov. 1st – Jan. 31st.

Our Allegany County Area Foundation Dollars for Scholars web portal will be available for applications on November 1st, 2021.  All applicants must apply online using this web portal.  All applications should be completed by midnight, February 6, 2022.

First-time applicants – we have posted a video on our FB page that will be helpful to you as you complete the application. Click ACAF First-time Applicants to see this same information in a document.

Repeat Applicants – please read over ACAF Repeat Applicants to avoid potential complications when applying again.

Potential applicants – please do not to wait until the deadline approaches to begin your application.  Other people (including your guidance department and your reference person) will need time to submit their pieces to complete your application.

If you have any questions, please call 585-296-5616 or e-mail:  director@alleganycountyareafoundation.org.