As part of the college’s efforts to contribute to Springfield’s revitalization, American International College has started a new program offering a $10,000 scholarship to any qualified student living in Bay Area neighborhood. The scholarship will be renewable for four years.

Roland E. Holstead, vice president for Institutional Advancement at AIC, said the new program is just one of many community initiatives the college has taken. “By encouraging home ownership and offering scholarships to qualified residents, we feel this will go a long way in helping to revitalize the city of Springfield.:.”

The College will offer scholarships of $10,000 to students whose families own homes and reside in the Bay Area Census Tract, The Bay Area Neighborhood as defined by the By-Laws of the Bay Area Neighborhood Council and the United States Bureau of the Census, is bounded by the railroad tracts east of Mason Square; State Street and Bay Street to Roosevelt and Bay Street.

Applicants must be able to meet the admission's criteria of the College, complete a Financial Aid Form, and intend to attend as full time day students.

Holstead said by offering scholarships to area students, AIC is making college possible to those who might not normally be able to afford a private college education. “With $10,000 from AIC and need-based state and federal funding, neighborhood students, living at home could attend the College virtually tuition-free.” 

For more information, contact the AIC Admissions Office at (413) 205-3201. n