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John & Gail Haack Family Scholarship

The John & Gail Haack Family Scholarship supports AHS seniors pursuing higher education, established in honor of the Haack family’s contributions to the AAEF.

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John & Gail Haack Family Scholarship

Members of the Gail & John Haack Family were instrumental in starting the Algoma Area Education Foundation, Inc. They facilitated the organization’s first fundraiser, the AAEF Golf Outing at Northbrook Country Club. In lieu of family Christmas presents in 2025, the Haack family chose to establish this scholarship for a graduating AHS senior.

Scholarship of $1,000

The award offers a $1,000 scholarship, paid in two $500 installments.

 

The first installment of the award will be distributed upon proof of registration at a postsecondary institution. The second installment will be paid upon proof of admission to the second semester of the program.

Scholarship Open: March 16, 2026

Deadline: April 17, 2026

Scholarship Requirements

​Criteria

  • Graduate of Algoma High School (Class of 2026)

  • Plan to pursue post-secondary education (two- or four-year college, university, or technical/trade program)

  • Demonstrated academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and community service

  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required​

​Letter of Recommendation

  • Provide two letters of recommendation. One must be written by a representative of the Algoma School District.

Application and Essay

  • Complete the scholarship application, including a copy of your current high school transcript.​

  • Submit one essay through the application form, selecting from the AAEF essay questions.

  • If your application is selected to move forward after review, you will be contacted to schedule an in-person interview with the AAEF Scholarship Committee.

  • Selection is made by the Algoma Area Education Foundation Scholarship Committee.​

Deadline​

Scholarship Open: March 16, 2026

Deadline: April 17, 2026

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