FAME Scholarship Fund

The Academy for Creating Excellence (ACE) will be awarding $1,000 F.A.M.E. scholarships to 5 students to support students on their educational journeys.

This $1,000 renewable scholarship is a testament to their commitment to FAMILY, ACADEMICS, MOTIVATION, and ENVIRONMENT.

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide supplemental funds that can be utilized by students to cover costs associated with their post-secondary educational paths. Scholarship awards may be used for a wide array of purposes, and it is up to the student to explain how these funds will be utilized to further their education.

We realize that as students continue their education there are often unexpected costs and obstacles that can get in the way of successfully completing programs. Students’ needs vary and we purposefully try to keep this description broad so that applicants can really reflect on additional resources they may need in successful pursuit of their educational goals.

Recipients will be notified of award the week of April 27th and before the May 1 National College Decision Day.

Eligibility

These scholarships are open only to former ACE students who are:

Students entering their first year of post-secondary education or currently enrolled in post-high school institutions (e.g., vocational/technical schools, colleges, or universities) and returning for the 2026-2027 school year.

Former ACE students are students who have fully participated and completed the following ACE programs:

• Career Pathways Program (Internship)

• Summer Learning Experience (Cohort 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Only)

• FAME Saturday Program 

• FAME GAME (Giving Adolescents Mindset Elevation) Intern or Participant

• Youth Organizers of Mental Health Education (YOMHE) Intern

To receive funds, students must provide proof of registration for the 2026-2027 school year (e.g., student I.D., registration confirmation, tuition receipt). 

Applicants must be residents (but not necessarily citizens) of the United States.

Application Requirements

Students must submit (upload documents .docx or .pdf):

• An essay (Minimum 350 words to Maximum 500 words) to ACE explaining how you would use the $1,000 scholarship award to support your next steps in learning. Please be specific and provide details about your educational path, current needs, career plans, and how the scholarship would be valuable to you.

• An essay (Minimum 350 words to Maximum 500 words) of your most memorable ACE moment including how you include FAMILY, ACADEMICS, MOTIVATION, and ENVIRONMENT (F.A.M.E.) in your lifestyle.

• A PDF copy of your unofficial transcript or technical training progress report for the 2025-2026 school year.

• A letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer, or mentor (Optional) Note: You may use letter from previous college or scholarship applications.

• Deadline Friday, April 24, 2026 11:59pm (No Exceptions).  Awardees will be notified the week of April 27 and before May 1 National College Decision Day.

Questions? Contact Mr. Rossman at chris@aceacademywa.org

2023 FAME Scholarship Recipients