Deadline: February 2, 2027
Status: Currently Closed
Award Amount: $4,000
Number of Awards: 1
Selection Criteria:
- Graduating high school seniors who are residents of Suffield, CT
- Planning to attend a two- or four-year college/university, or vocational/technical/trade school
- Pursuing an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or certificate
- Acceptable academic record
- Participation in public service/volunteerism and have made contributions to support the overall quality of community life in Suffield, CT.
- Special consideration will be accorded to any applicant who demonstrates he/she has overcome unusual obstacles in his/her aspirations for higher education and to applicants who held a part-time job during the school year.
Created by Mike Zak, Amiel’s son, in 2002, this scholarship fund was Mike’s way of honoring and perpetuating his father’s commitment to his hometown of Suffield. It was renamed in 2022 to also honor Mike’s mother, Mary Anne, after her passing. Amiel and Mary Anne Zak taught at Suffield High School and were active, dedicated public servants for the town of Suffield for many years.