Account Control Technology Foundation Scholarship Programs Accepting Applications

The Account Control Technology Foundation (herein ACT Foundation), a non-profit, charitable foundation established by the founders of Account Control Technology, Inc. (ACT), is now accepting applications for its 2014 scholarships, which include 50 $1,000 awards through two programs.

The ACT Second-Year Scholarship Program is for current college first-year students who plan and qualify to enroll as sophomores in a four-year college or university in the Fall of 2014. A total of 25 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students nationwide.

The ACT Cares Community Scholarship Program is for graduating high school seniors from select communities surrounding ACT’s offices who will attend a four-year college or university beginning in the Fall of 2014. Applicants must be current seniors at high schools within select counties, including Kern and Los Angeles counties in California; Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio; and Dallas, Denton, Collin and Tom Green counties in Texas. A total of 25 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.

The application deadline for both programs is March 31, 2014. Application guidelines, forms and promotional materials are available on the ACT Foundation’s web page at www.accountcontrolfoundation.org

The ACT Foundation was established by ACT’s founders, Dale and Debbie Van Dellen, to support education, build financial literacy, fund vital charities and provide community support. In 2013, the Foundation awarded $50,000 to college students through its scholarship programs, and another $21,053 in funds to charitable organizations. Complete lists of scholarship winners and supported organizations are available at www.accountcontrolfoundation.org.

“It has been a joy to assist students as they continue their educations,” said Dale Van Dellen, Chairman of ACT and the ACT Foundation. “We hope our scholarships provide both a financial and an emotional boost, encouraging students to continue their development into future leaders of our communities.”

The Account Control Technology Foundation is a charitable organization established by Dale and Debbie Van Dellen with a stated mission “to improve the future of students and the greater community by offering financial literacy and debt management education, mentorship and support to those in need.” For more information, email foundation@accountcontrol.com or visit www.accountcontrolfoundation.org

Account Control Technology, Inc. is a national leader in providing consultative debt management and collection solutions for education, government, and consumer entities. Established in 1990, ACT has been recognized as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company for the past seven years running. The company serves clients nationwide from five office locations: Bakersfield, California; Woodland Hills, California; Mason, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and San Angelo, Texas. For more information, call 800-394-4228, email info@accountcontrol.com or visit www.accountcontrol.com