Request a Scholarship

ACE Scholarships — 2026

ACE provides scholarships and grants to qualifying individuals for professional development training to enhance services for youth involved in the juvenile and criminal justice systems.

attach_money Up to $350/person calendar_month 1 award per fiscal year workspace_premium ACE member 6+ months event FY: Jul 1–Jun 30

verified_user Eligibility Requirements

how_to_reg Must have been an ACE member for at least six (6) months before applying.
event_repeat Annual limit: one award per individual per fiscal year (July 1–June 30).
school Use of funds: Activities that improve the quality of educational and transition services for justice-involved students.

payments Scholarship Details

paid Award amount: up to $350 per person.
diversity_3 Funding decisions: Determined annually by the ACE Board of Directors based on the approved budget.

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Scholarship Usage Disclaimer: Funds are for professional development activities (courses, workshops, training). Lodging/hotel expenses are not eligible. Misuse may result in ineligibility for future opportunities.

task Application Process

description Form: Use the ACE Board-approved application form.
outgoing_mail Submission: Follow the submission directions on the form.
mark_email_read Notification: Approval or rejection will be sent in writing.

post_add Post-Award Requirements

article Submit a brief article for the ACE website/newsletter within 45 days after the training/class concludes.
do_not_disturb_alt Failure to submit may disqualify the recipient from future ACE scholarships.

monitoring Oversight

supervisor_account The ACE Vice-President of Professional Development tracks all applications and dispositions and reports to the ACE Board.

event_note Key Dates & Deadlines (2026)

Application Deadline To be determined annually
Award Notification Timeline announced with deadline
Completion Window Per program/training schedule
Article Due 45 days post-training/class

contact_mail Questions / Submit

Annee Grayson, Vice-President of Professional Development, ACE

annee.g@aceaz.org

Scholarship Application

Name *

Email *

Address

Street

Apt #/Suite

City

State

Zip

Phone *

Employer’s Name *

Employer’s Address *

Please explain the reason you are applying for a stipend or scholarship. Includes details about the training event, its location and dates: *

Total cost of the training:

Amount Requested:

If the above amounts are different, please explain what other source(s) will pay for training:

Is this training required by your employer? *

Yes

If yes, please explain: *

What will be the educational benefit of the training to you and your organization? *

In return for ACE’s assistance, you will be required to write a short article to be published on the ACE website at the conclusion of your training. Please sign and date below to indicate the you understand and agree to these terms.

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