2009 AAFCS Scholarships Program
The field of family and consumer sciences (FCS) encompasses the study of relationships among people and their personal environments in order to strengthen communities and advance the well-being of individuals and families over their lifespan. FCS is rooted in the arts, social and natural sciences and humanities. In order to address challenges related to the health of individuals, families and communities, FCS uses integrative, interdisciplinary approaches that consider individuals and families in the context of their environments.
The Association awards scholarships to individuals who have exhibited the potential to make contributions to the family and consumer sciences profession.
Don't see the scholarship for which you want to apply? At this time, the Jewell L. Taylor National Undergraduate Scholarship is the only scholarship AAFCS offers. Check the 2010 scholarships webpage for updates.
Note: Schedule of scholarship offerings is subject to change due to many factors, including market fluctuations.
Questions? Take a look at our frequently asked questions page.
Jewell L. Taylor National Undergraduate Scholarship
The Taylor Scholarship was established through a generous bequest from Jewell L. Taylor, a dedicated family and consumer sciences professional for more than 50 years. She held positions as a county home demonstration agent and utility home economist, continuing her interest in AAFCS until her death. A $5,000 scholarship and up to $1,000 of support for one year of AAFCS membership and participation in the AAFCS Annual Conference will be awarded to no more than one (1) qualified undergraduate student pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences.
- Deadline for online receipt of applications for the Jewell L. Taylor National Undergraduate Scholarship is January 16, 2009.
- Read the guidelines below first.
National Undergraduate Scholarship Guidelines
National Undergraduate Scholarship Recommendation Form
National Undergraduate Scholarship Application (link to application found in guidelines)
Please note:
- An award is defined as a merit honor based on performance and on contributions to the field of family and consumer sciences.
- A grant is defined as financial support given for research studies in family and consumer sciences.
- A fellowship is financial support from an endowment given to a student for graduate study in family and consumer sciences.
- A scholarship is financial support from an endowment given to a student for undergraduate study in family and consumer sciences.
- If a particular award, grant, fellowship, or scholarship is not listed in the 2009 programs section of the website as being offered in 2009, it is not being offered in 2009 (even if it was offered in the past!)
- An award, grant, fellowship, or scholarship that is not offered in 2009 will be offered again in the future.
- If no qualified candidate is identified for a particular award, grant, fellowship, or scholarship offered in 2009, it will not be awarded in 2009.
- AAFCS reserves the first right of refusal to publish any developed materials resulting from AAFCS awards, grants, fellowships, or scholarships.
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