Model A Youth Scholarship Fund
MAFCA is pleased to offer its financial support and encourages both members and chapters to also support this great program for our Model A youth, either through fund raisers, memorials or individual donations. The Model A Ford Youth Scholarship Fund, Inc. was established as a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization to assist children and/or grandchildren of any MAFCA/MARC member in pursuing their undergraduate education, whether it be a state university, college or technical school. The scholarships awarded are for up to four years. The funds come from financial contributions and various fundraising efforts from MAFCA/MARC members and chapters. The Model A Ford Youth Scholarship Fund is sponsored by the Victoria Association. |
Some member families have made donations to the Fund out of respect for a death in their family. ALL of the funds that are contributed become part of the Scholarship Fund. The Fund administrators donate their time and receive no compensation for their time and efforts.
All scholarship winners receive $1,000 every year for up to four years upon submission of satisfactory grade requirements.
Since its inception in 2002, the scholarship has raised over $150,000 for MAFCA/MARC youth members. Unfortunately, we are unable to award a scholarship to each applicant, as we are limited to the funds we raise each year.
A very big THANK YOU to the MAFCA/MARC Chapters and members who have donated to the Model A Ford Youth Scholarship Fund., Inc. If you have not donated, you are urged to do so – the kids need your help. Remember, it is a non-profit organization and is, therefore, a tax deductible contribution.
We sincerely hope that all of the MAFCA Chapters and MARC regions become familiar with this program and get their youth members interested. The fund is there to help the youth. To carry on this program, it is necessary to help support the Fund and to keep this great youth Scholarship program going and growing.
Click here for application form
The 2023 winners have been announced: click here.
The current Board members are:
| Heather Smith | President | Jo Johnson | Treasurer |
| Anne Neely-Beck | Vice-President | Martie Wiedle | Secretary |
| Charlie Viosca, Texas | Founding Pres. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| The Model A Ford Youth Scholarship Fund, Inc. was established as a 501(c)(3) (tax exempt) organization to assist children and/or grandchildren of any MAFCA/MARC member in pursuing their undergraduate education, whether it be at a state university, college or technical school. The scholarships awarded are for up to four years. The funds come from financial contributions and various fundraising efforts from MAFCA/MARC members and chapters. |
Q. Are there any fees involved?
A. Absolutely not, the scholarship is free.
Q. Do the scholarship award winners pay income tax on the award money?
A. They do not pay income tax on the award money from the scholarship fund if the money goes directly to an accredited college or trade school.
Q. How much is the award?
A. The scholarship winners will get a maximum total of $4,000, payable in up to four $1,000 installments, depending on the length of time of their undergraduate studies and if they maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
Q. When and where will the Scholarship Awards be made?
A. The awards will be presented on even years at MAFCA National Conventions and odd years at MARC National Conventions. Winners who are not present will receive their award checks in the mail.
Q. How much of the donations go to the Scholarship Winners?
A. 100% of all of the donations go into the Scholarship Fund, and from there directly to the award winners.
Q. What part does the sponsor, the Victoria Association play?
A. The Victoria Association pays all costs of maintaining the Scholarship Fund. No donated money goes to the Victoria Association.
Q. How is the Scholarship Funded?
A. The Scholarship raises money by soliciting donations from various MAFCA Chapters and MARC Regions, by personal donations, corporate donations and fund raising efforts of many MAFCA Chapters and MARC Regions and individual members. MAFCA and MARC also make generous donations to the fund.
Q. Who administers the fund?
A. The fund Board of Directors administers the fund operations and selects the winners.
For more information contact Jo Johnson.