Scholarship foundation : Criteria
Scholarship Criteria- The American Who’s Who Association has awarded $50,000 in scholarships to date.
To qualify for a scholarship, a student must pass each of the following criteria:- Applicant must be a 5th-8th grade student for the 2009-2010 academic school year.
- Needs to be listed as an honored student in Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence.
- A legal resident of the United States, or its possessions.
- Submit a complete application with all requirements.
2009-2010 Award Schedule
| Number | Scholarship Type | Amount |
| 1 | Male Who's Who Student of the Year |
$2,500 |
| 1 | Female Who's Who Student of the Year |
$2,500 |
| 5 | Male Rising Star Award | $500/each |
| 5 | Female Rising Star Award | $500/each |
Basic Criteria for Scholarships:
First Criteria: Scholastic Success (GPA/Average Grade in School & Aptitude Tests)
Second Criteria: Extra Curricular Activities and community involvement
Application Deadline: July 15, 2010
Winners Notified: August 2010
Scholarships awarded will be presented to the recipient in the form of a Certificate of Deposit which will be made available for the student’s tuition or loan of an accredited college, university or technical school and will be paid directly to the institution upon enrollment. Students that are selected will need to supply a photograph to be listed in the publication for the following school year.