Rooted in family
Raised at family gatherings and community fundraisers, and overseen by family members who volunteer their time.
The A Family Affair Scholarship
Investing in the dreams of our younger generations.
Our signature scholarship turns family gatherings, community fundraising and the generosity of supporters into real opportunity for students, because what we build today becomes the foundation for tomorrow.
About the scholarship
Built by family, for the generations that follow.
The A Family Affair Scholarship is at the heart of our mission. Every event, every contribution and every scholarship is a step toward creating lasting opportunities for the students in our younger generations.
Guided by stewardship
Full transparency and integrity in how every gift is used, so it makes the greatest possible impact on students.
Built for tomorrow
Each award is an investment in a future that carries our family’s values forward to the generations to come.
Who can apply
Qualifications for the A Family Affair Scholarship.
The scholarship is open to students enrolled at a four-year or two-year college, or at a business or trade school, in state or out of state. Here is what every applicant needs.
How to applyEligibility
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Enrollment in a 4-year college, 2-year college, business or trade school, in state or out of state.
- Students must be registered for classes to receive the award.
What to submit
- The application form provided, completed in your own handwriting (it must be legible) or typed.
- A letter of acceptance and proof of enrollment on official letterhead from an accredited college or university, business or trade school. A clear copy of the letter is acceptable.
- An essay of 500 to 1,000 words on the values and lessons you have learned from your family that you plan to carry forward in your life. Essays must be the applicant’s own original work. Every essay is screened for AI‑generated content, and any use of artificial intelligence to write the essay constitutes plagiarism.
- In 100 words or less, your motto for life, or the dream or dreams you want to achieve.
Scholarship recipients
Eight students, eight college dreams.
Congratulations to every student who has received the A Family Affair Scholarship. Here’s where each of them is studying.
2026 Scholars
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Elias Gould
Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA
Computer Science
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Kyrie Rose
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
Sports Management & Marketing
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Nathan Bailey
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Major undecided
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Emily Santos
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
Public Health Science
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Coby Clark
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
Nursing
2025 Scholars
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Taali McCleod
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
Political Science / Mass Communication
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Marquel Paschall
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Civil Engineering
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Ziyanah Williams
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
Psychology, Pre‑Med Biology minor
How to apply
From application to award, in four steps.
Dates are set for each application cycle and posted on this page when they’re announced. The qualifications above apply to every applicant.
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Make sure you qualify
You’ll need a GPA of 2.5 or higher and to be enrolled in a 4-year college, 2-year college, business or trade school.
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Prepare your application
Complete the application form, by hand or typed, and gather your letter of acceptance, proof of enrollment, essay and motto.
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Submit on time
Send your completed application before the posted deadline.
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Committee review
Our Scholarship Committee reviews every application, and recipients are notified directly. Students must be registered for classes to receive the award.
The Scholarship Committee
Family members stewarding every award.
Our Scholarship Committee carries the A Family Affair Scholarship from application to award, guided by the same values as our Board of Directors: stewardship, generational impact, unity and an enduring legacy.
Meet the whole family
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Don’t see your question? Email us and a member of the Scholarship Committee will get back to you.
Who can apply?
Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who are enrolled in a 4-year college, 2-year college, business or trade school, in state or out of state. See the full qualifications.
What do I need to submit?
The application form, a letter of acceptance and proof of enrollment on official letterhead from your school, an essay of 500 to 1,000 words on the values and lessons you have learned from your family, and your motto for life or the dream you want to achieve, in 100 words or less.
Can I use AI to write my essay?
No. All essays must be the applicant’s own original work. Every essay is screened for AI‑generated content, and any use of artificial intelligence to write any portion of the essay constitutes plagiarism.
Can I write the application by hand?
Yes. The application form may be completed in your own handwriting, as long as it’s legible, or it may be typed.
When is the deadline?
Deadlines are announced with each application cycle. Check back here for the latest dates.
How are recipients selected?
Every application is reviewed by the foundation’s Scholarship Committee, and recipients are notified directly.
How is the scholarship funded?
Through community fundraising, family gatherings and contributions from supporters. A Family Affair Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
How can I help?
Make a donation, come to one of our events, or tell a student who could benefit about the A Family Affair Scholarship.
Every gift counts
Help fund the next scholar.
Your contribution goes toward the A Family Affair Scholarship and the opportunities it opens for our younger generations.