Empowering Families for College Success: American College Foundation (ACF) Overview
Your Cornerstone for College Preparation
The American College Foundation (ACF), located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is dedicated to providing essential college preparation services from a family-oriented perspective. We understand that the college planning process is both exciting and overwhelming, which is why we offer reliable, easy-to-understand resources and guidance. Our mission is to ensure that every student and family feels supported and informed throughout the college journey.
Through ACF, you can explore advanced planning strategies and solutions from leading experts in the field, receive valuable college planning updates via email, and stay current on the latest changes in college admissions and financing. Our website is designed as an essential reference for high school students and their families, detailing every critical step in the college planning process.
The College Planning Process
Navigating the college planning process can feel endless—careers, majors, scholarships, grants, applications, deadlines, and funding options. Add in rising tuition costs and the complexity of financial aid, and the process can become overwhelming. However, there is hope. With a clear understanding of the process and a solid plan, success is within reach.
To be competitive in today’s college admissions landscape, it’s essential for students to actively engage in their high school years, building strong academic and extracurricular profiles. For parents, understanding the intricacies of college admissions and financial aid is equally vital.
Effective High School Preparation
The key to success in college admissions lies in effective high school preparation. Students should aim to excel academically, explore their interests through extracurricular activities, and demonstrate a genuine desire to succeed. Parents play an equally important role by understanding the overall planning process, helping students stay organized, and providing the emotional support needed to navigate challenges.
While tuition and related expenses continue to rise, a well-thought-out plan can help families manage these costs and secure the financial aid needed to make college affordable.
ACF Visionary Scholarship
Empowering Future Leaders With Scholarships
The ACF Visionary Scholarship is an opportunity for high school students to receive financial assistance to support their college education. We award scholarships bi-annually, with a total of ten scholarships awarded each school year. These scholarships are open to high school Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Income level is not a factor in eligibility, so all students are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Awards:
- Range: $1,000 to $2,500
- Eligibility: Open to high school students of all income levels
- Application Process: Students must first register on our website. After registration, we will guide you through the next steps in the application process, which may include a qualification interview.
The ACF Visionary Scholarship is an excellent opportunity to receive financial support for your college education. The bi-annual award process ensures that a wide range of students from various grade levels are given the chance to benefit from this program.
ACF Visionary Scholarship Details & Terms:
- Awards: Five (5) scholarships awarded each bi-annual deadline, totaling ten (10) scholarships per school year.
- Award Range: $1,000 to $2,500
- Eligibility: High school students in grades 9 through 12 (Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors), U.S. citizens, or eligible non-citizens.
- Financial Need: Not considered; all income levels may apply.
Awards
Multiple Winners Ranging from $1,000 to $2,500
Eligible High School Students
Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
Spring Application Deadline
2025 – 2026 Award Year: June 1st 2025
Use “Invitation Code” to Apply: M26035
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All applications for the American College Foundation (“ACF”) Visionary Scholarship Program will consist of: 1) a completed ACF Visionary Scholarship Application, 2) a copy of the student’s most recent unofficial high school transcript, 3) a 500-word, typed, double-spaced essay. All components of the application must be received for a student to be eligible for an award. Applications are judged on the ability to follow guidelines (25%), grammar and punctuation (25%), and the merit of the written essay (50%). Applicants must be United States Citizens or Eligible Non-Citizens and may be asked to participate in a qualification interview as part of the application process to assist the ACF in ultimately determining the winners. Awards range from $1,000 - $2,500 each, with multiple winners to be selected. Each award is a non-renewable, one-time award and is to be used exclusively to offset costs and fees related directly to the student’s first year of higher post-secondary education at an accredited institution of the student’s choosing within the United States. Relatives of the American College Foundation Staff are NOT eligible to apply.
American College Foundation ● Cambridge, Massachusetts
www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org
Bill Dutton – San Diego Regional Director - 858-257-4561
For more information and to begin the application process, please visit our consultation page. We look forward to helping you take the next step in your academic journey!