Clone of AANO 2025 Scholarship Application Form

Albanian American National Organization

Christina Foundos

Scholarship Fundraising Chairperson

aanoscholarship@gmail.com
AANO Scholarship Application 2026

Application Deadline - May 3, 2026 @ 11:59pm
Applicant must:
- have two years of school either in the US or Canada before the May 3 deadline.
- be accepted into a course of study at a College or University. Proof of matriculation will be asked for prior to recieving an award
- be pursing undergraduate studies
- be of Albanian descent and living in either the US or Canada.
- have recommendation letters submitted by the deadline.
- submit an OFFICIAL transcript
The scholarship selection committee of the A.A.N.O. Scholarship Fund, Inc. will render careful evaluation and consideration. The selection committee will treat all applications as confidential. The unbiased selection will be determined by a) Financial Need; b) Scholastic Achievement; c) Personal Character. Membership of the Albanian American National Organization is not required, however, it is highly beneficial.

Winners of awards will will be presented at the Albanian-American National Convention.

Scholarship applications are valid for only one year.
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*
Age:*
Email address:*
Hometown & State*
Are you a US citizen?*

YesNo
Number of years living in US/Canada*
If you are a member of the AANO, please select which chapter. If not, select N/A*

N/AAt largeChicagoNaplesDetroitNew YorkPhiladelphiaWashington DCAlbany
Please explain how you are of Albanian descent: *
EX: maternal grandmother was born in Albania
Upload a copy of your resume. Be sure to include: community service/volunteering, jobs held, educational honors/ awards *

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II. Education Information
Current school attending and year*
Ex: Senior at John Glenn High School
Estimated time of graduation*

MonthDayYear
Date
What school will you be attending in the fall?*
Major area of study:*
Minor area of study:
In a few sentences, describe your career/ objective post-graduation.*

Describe what you plan to do with your education.0/300
Please upload a copy of your official transcript.*

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III. Financial Information
Download this form and fill it out; then upload it below. *
Upload completed Financial Needs Analysis form

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V. Recommendation Letters
Please ask two people to send a recommendation letter to the scholarship committee. The letters should be emailed directly to the committee and not be seen by the applicant.

Recommendation letters must be submitted to aanoscholarship@gmail.com by the May 3rd deadline.
VI. Short Answer Questions

Respond to the following questions in 1-2 paragraphs.
In what ways have you been involved in the Albanian community, and what impact has that had on you?*
What is a skill or strength you’ve developed through school, work, or community involvement that you’re most proud of?*
VI. Essay
An essay must be presented. Your application will be disqualified if this requirement is not followed.

Guidelines:
- Respond fully to the prompt
- Aim for approximately 1.5- 2 pages double spaced
- Do not include your name on the document.
Essay Prompt: Finish this sentence in essay form: “If you really knew me, you’d know…”
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AANO Scholarship Application 2026

I. Personal Data

II. Education Information

III. Financial Information

V. Recommendation Letters

VI. Short Answer Questions

VI. Essay