MARLTON, NJ - The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation, a non-profit affiliate of The Michaels Organization, announced today it is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2014-2015 school year. All residents who live in affordable, mixed-income or military housing communities owned or managed by the companies of The Michaels Organization, including Michaels Military Housing and Interstate Realty Management, are invited and encouraged to apply for a scholarship.
The scholarship funds, which are paid directly to the educational institution, can be used toward higher education at any accredited college, university, or vocational training program in the country.
The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation has committed at least $225,000 in scholarship funds for the 2014-2015 year.
Last year, the foundation received a record number of applications and awarded a record $450,000 in scholarships grants.
Foundation funds are raised through the financial support of corporations, companies, families, private trusts and individuals known throughout The Michaels Organization business network. In addition, Michaels’ Chairman and CEO, Michael Levitt and his wife Pat Levitt contribute $2 for every dollar raised by the Foundation.
To date, more than $3.5 million in grants have been awarded, benefiting more than 1,600 students.
Applications can be downloaded at www.TheMichaelsOrg.com. The deadline to submit completed applications is May 16, 2014. Awards will be announced in June 2014.