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Scholarships

Through the Education Fund, we’re empowering individuals to transform their lives, communities, and the future we share. 

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Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Past Recipients

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Brianna Jones

Clark Atlanta University

Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Sociology

Currently a Senior at Clark Atlanta University, after graduation Brianna plans to attend law school in pursuit of a MBA and J.D. Brianna aspires to be a Sports and Entertainment attorney.

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Vitoria Corbett

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Nursing

Vitoria is a freshmen pursuing a nursing education at University of North Carolina Pembroke. She recently started her on business to help raise money for college.

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Jasmine Soto

Appalachian State University

Public Relations and Sociology

Jasmin Soto is currently a senior. She plans to further her education by getting a master's at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in Integrated Communications Marketing.

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KaMya Montgomery

Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina

Social Work and Psychology

KaMya Montgomery is currently a sophomore. After college she plans to work in Social Services in Chapel Hill, NC. KaMya plans to use the scholarship to pay for textbooks this year.

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Lauren Stiefel

Binghamton University

Electrical Engineering

Lauren Stiefel is an incoming junior at Binghamton University majoring in Electrical Engineering. She intends to use her scholarship award to further her studies at Binghamton.

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Jacob Schiff

University of Georgia

Accounting

Jacob Schiff is in his first year at the University of Georgia attending the Terry College School of Business pursuing a degree in accounting. Jacob plans to use his scholarship to help pay for his college tuition.

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Jesse Schiff

Binghamton University

Pre-Medical

Jesse Schiff from Port Washington, New York is a freshman at Binghamton University planning to explore the pre-med track in college. Jesse will be using his scholarship for tuition and textbooks.

About the Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Education changes everything. It unlocks passions, amplifies impact, and forges the connections that will shape our shared tomorrow. Throughout our history as a company, we’ve seen firsthand how widening the gateway to education creates meaningful opportunities for individuals. We’ve also seen how it ripples out, empowering families and communities to improve their lives—and the world we share. 

Who Can Apply?

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Who Can Apply?

To be considered for a scholarship award, you must be a legal dependent of an Acme employee who’s worked for 12+ consecutive months. We urge you to apply if you’re a high school senior, undergraduate, or vocational-technical student planning to enroll or already enrolled at a U.S.-accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year, pursuing a specific degree or certification. Previous awardees are eligible as long as they’ve met their institution's academic requirements.  

How Do We Select Our Scholars?

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How Do We Select Our Scholars?

Scholarship awardees will receive $1,000 and are chosen based on their experience and educational goals. We select applicants with a proven background of volunteerism, employment, or entrepreneurship, along with a clear plan for their education's impact and support from a community member. We also prioritize applicants who are the first in their families to pursue post-secondary education.

FAQs

To be eligible for an Acme scholarship award, you must be a legal dependent of an Acme employee who’s worked at the company for 12 or more consecutive months. You must also be accepted into or currently enrolled at an accredited 2-year, 4-year, or vocational school. Finally, you must be working toward a specific degree or certification. Love of smoked fish is encouraged, but not required.
We accept applications on a rolling basis. For more information, please contact us at acmesmokedfishfoundation.org.
We see many wonderful applications, and they’re all different. That said, all successful applications have the following in common: they meet eligibility requirements, include all required information, and showcase your commitment to community and passion for education.
Your letter is your opportunity to introduce yourself. Tell us about your background, your interests, and what’s inspiring your journey in education.
Maybe the best way to show us who you are is with a portfolio of drawings, a sketch you wrote, or a photo series. We welcome supporting materials along with your applications. You can also include a short video (no more than four minutes) in lieu of your application letter.
We accept nomination letters from teachers, family members, employers, religious leaders, neighbors, and friends. Most important? They should know you well.
All of our awards are $1,000. We pay this directly to your academic or vocational institution, where it can cover anything from books to tuition fees.
Yes! You can apply once per year, even if you’re a previous recipient of the Acme scholarship award. All we ask is that you meet our eligibility criteria and application requirements.
If you have any more questions about the Acme scholarship award, feel free to shoot us an email at
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