The ASF Mission

• Encourage and provide for educational services, programs and materials concerning locksmithing and security devices and procedures.

• Develop scholarship and assistance programs for persons interested in pursuing a career in the security and locksmithing field.

• Solicit funds and perform such acts necessary, convenient and proper for attaining ASF objectives.

What Are the Scholarships For?

The ALOA Scholarship Foundation can be an important source of educational funding. We support efforts to seek education via technical and business training from all educational providers. Scholarships are not limited to ALOA educational programs. While ALOA has impressive training and certification programs, ASF encourages locksmiths to apply for funding for any of the following industry related training:

• A full ALOA convention package, which includes four or five full-day classes and lab fees with lunch, two evening seminars, two half-day classes and two days of exhibits

• A full SAFETECH convention package, which includes four full-day classes and lab fees with lunch, one day of exhibits

• Courses offered at the ALOA Headquarters in Dallas and ALOA classes offered at regional conventions and other local educational events

• Industry-related education via programs offered by other organizations that meet criteria established by ASF.

Limited travel and lodging to the above events may be awarded depending on individual need and available funds.

"ASF has been a chance of a lifetime for a young man like me."

Selection Criteria

ASF awards scholarships based on several criteria, including:

• Applicant’s financial needs

• Written statement discussing how the applicant would benefit from the scholarship and attesting to the desire, willingness and ability to use such training to further themselves within the industry

• Demonstration of commitment to the locksmith industry

• Industry experience. Applicants applying without industry experience must submit a detailed strategic plan on how they intend to achieve their goal of building a career in the locksmith industry.

• Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have personal knowledge of the applicant’s background, character and work ethic. One recommendation must be from within the locksmith industry.

• Availability to attend the event for which the award is given

Application forms are available here, in Keynotes and Safe & Vault Technology magazines, at ALOA and SAVTA booths at local trade shows, and from ALOA headquarters staff.

Applications for classes at ALOA or SAFETECH conventions must be submitted at least 75 days prior to the first day of the event for which the scholarship is being requested. Applications for other educational events must be submitted at least 40 days before the start of the event.

The ASF Board of Directors awards all scholarships within 30 days after the event deadline for submission of applications.

Donations

ASF relies on the generous support of both individuals and contributing organizations. Monetary donations can be made via the ALOA Store or at ALOA Conventions.

To make a corporate monetary contribution or a donation of products for the ASF raffle at ALOA Conventions, please contact Vernon Kelley.