Undergraduate Scholarships

The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) awards undergraduate scholarships to individuals who have exhibited the potential to make contributions to the family and consumer sciences profession. Individuals who receive an undergraduate scholarship will receive financial support for the study of family and consumer sciences and a commemorative certificate. The name of the recipient will be reported in AAFCS print and online communications. Recipients of the scholarship will receive support toward one year of AAFCS membership and participation in the AAFCS Annual Conference, where the scholarship award will be presented. 

2025 Recipient

Marissa Cheslock - Ohio

Marissa Cheslock is a fourth-year student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), majoring in Fashion Design with a minor in Marketing. She is actively involved both on and off campus, serving as President of TEDxUCincinnati and participating in the University Honors Program, Cincinnatus Scholar Program, National Co-op Ambassadors, DAAP Ambassadors, and the Sustainable Fashion Initiative. Her academic program alternates semesters of classroom study with hands-on work in the design industry, providing her with experience from Wisconsin to Texas with brands such as Lands' End, Abercrombie & Fitch, Champion, and more. In March 2024, she embarked on a fashion-based study abroad program to northern India, further expanding her global perspective on design. Marissa is passionate about utility and longevity in design solutions, and her career goal is to make a meaningful impact through human-centered design.

2024 Recipient

Emily Pike - Kentucky

Jewell L. Taylor National Scholarship

The Taylor Scholarship was established through a generous bequest from Jewell L. Taylor, a dedicated family and consumer sciences professional for more than 50 years. She held positions as a county home demonstration agent and utility home economist, continuing her interest in AAFCS until her death. A $5,000 scholarship and up to $1,000 of support for one year of AAFCS membership and participation in the AAFCS Annual Conference will be awarded to no more than one (1) qualified undergraduate student pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences.