ACE Award

Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award $1000 Scholarship!

Each academic year the Exchange Club of East Minneapolis, a community service club serving youth in NE Minneapolis, is happy to be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors who currently attend a NE Minneapolis school or who live in NE Minneapolis. Please note that an additional scholarship may be available for up to 3 years, beyond the 1^st year, based upon qualifying criteria.

Youth must meet the following criteria:

1. Youth must be a senior graduating from a Northeast Minneapolis School or live in Northeast Minneapolis.
2. Youth must be able to attend a Wednesday lunch meeting at Elsie’s in Northeast Minneapolis to accept the award.
3. To apply, please send the following information to the contact below by April 15, 2025.
   • A short essay that explains how you have served your community through volunteering, and your plans after graduation for your education.
   • A letter of recommendation from a school counselor, youth worker, or teacher must accompany the essay.