The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) will be awarding $5,000 worth of scholarships to employees and dependents of employees of ACE Voting and Associate member companies and organizations in good standing. The application is now available but 2009 membership dues must be paid for applicants to be eligible.

According to a press release from ACE, one $2,000 and three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students attending college or vocational programs at any accredited post-secondary institution.

The program was created through sponsorships and participation in the Jeff Fox Scholarship Golf Classic, which will be held again this year in conjunction with the ACE Annual Meeting and Trade show in Milwaukee, WI August 11-13, 2009. Winners of the 2009 scholarships will also be notified during this event.

The deadline for application is May 15, 2009. For a copy of the application or for more information, email sgustafson@ethanol.org or call 605-334-3381.