Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I reapply for the same scholarship each year?

  Yes, you can reapply. Please read the scholarship criteria and eligibility for further instructions.

• What do I need to provide as documentation for renewable scholarships?

  Please provide proof of enrollment. (For example, a class schedule.)

• Where do I send a letter to thank the scholarship fundholder and/or selection committee?

  Please send your thank you letters directly to the FM Area Foundation.  We will direct your note to the fundholder and/or selection committee.

• Does the Foundation select who receives scholarships?

  It depends on how the scholarship fund is set up. There are a variety of different types of scholarship funds. If the awarding of the scholarship has been given to the Foundation, we have a scholarship committee made up of retired teachers and community members who evaluate applications and select the scholarship recipient.

• May I apply for more than one scholarship?

  Yes! We encourage you to apply for as many scholarships as possible. The more scholarship support you receive today, the less student loans you’ll have to pay back later.

• When is the scholarship application deadline?

  Scholarship deadlines vary. Please check the scholarship application for the deadline.

• When will the current year scholarship applications be available?

  Our scholarship listing should be updated by February 1 of each year.

• When will I receive the scholarship money?

  We process our scholarship checks in early August and send them directly to your Financial Aid Office. Please note that depending on the process, it could take several weeks after your school receives the check to have it reflect on your account. If you are questioning its status, please check with your Financial Aid Office first to find out if it is being processed.