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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.
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 $1000 scholarship, paid in two $500 installments. Installment one will be paid upon proof of admission to the school, while the second installment will be paid upon proof of admission to the second semester of the program.
Selected students will be asked to appear for a personal interview with the Algoma Area Education Foundation Inc. Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship Open: March 2026
Deadline: TBD
Scholarship Requirements
​Criteria
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Must be a graduate of Algoma High School.
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Must be enrolled in a two-year or four-year institution.
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A minimum GPA of 3.0​
Application and Essay
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Complete the scholarship application including a copy of your high school transcript from 8th semester.
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Provide a letter of recommendation by a representative of Algoma High School.
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Application will be selected by recommendation of the Scholarship Committee.
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​These scholarships will use the AAEF essay questions. If you are not applying for an AAEF scholarship, you will still need to choose one of the questions from the AAEF essay question options for that scholarship and write an essay.
Deadline​
Scholarship Open: March 2026
Deadline: TBD