Southwest Allen County Schools

SACS Education Foundation

Summer Enrichment Award/Scholarship

What is the Summer Enrichment Award/Scholarship? 
The Education Foundation Award is an annual scholarship program designed to help youth explore possibilities and pursue enrichment activities outside of school.

The Summer Enrichment Award is open to ALL SACS students, grades K-12, pursuing a chance to enrich themselves and their talents, and to receive scholarship money to fund it. 

 Who and What is Eligible? 

• Are you an aspiring musician and/or future Broadway star with hopes to attend Rock Camp or theater camp?
• Are you an athlete planning to attend camps to hone in your athletic skills while developing leadership skills?
• Is your hope to complete Drivers Education but need help with class fees?
• Maybe you want to construct a multi-platform video game system or learn computer programming but need to learn the basics? 

 The sky is the limit - the scholarships are unrestricted and are available to all SACS students, grades K-12. 

How it Works 
Any SACS student is encouraged to apply to receive up to $500 toward their activity. 

The annual application process is NOW CLOSED and will open in 2025. Summer Enrichment Award Recipients are notified by the end of March.  Applications are reviewed by the SACS Education Foundation's Board Members and a Selection Committee. 

 A total of $7,000 in scholarships is awarded annually and will be split among all SACS schools and all grade levels.

How to Apply 
The 2024 application window is now closed. When open Interested applicants should complete an online application available here and upload a written essay (up to 300 words) or upload a video essay (up to two minutes in length).  

• Click here for a printable informational flyer.
• Click here to access the online application.

 
Meet Past Winners 

• Click here to Meet the 2022 SACS Education Foundation Summer Enrichment Award Recipients 

How to Apply 
Questions? 

Email: sacsfoundation@sacs.k12.in.us