Northside Association for Educational Advancement

05/14/2026

🚨Deadline for 2026 senior scholarship application is tomorrow. Please submit your application by tomorrow Friday May 15, 2026. 🚨

Congratulations to all of the 2026 graduating High School seniors 🎓

The Northside Association for Educational Advancement is a non-profit founded in 1972 with the purpose increasing access to higher education through community service and by providing scholarships to college-bound graduating seniors in Kalamazoo County, MI.

04/14/2026

Share with your favorite High school senior. 🎓

Scholarship can be used in addition to the Kalamazoo Promise.

📚 Books, supplies, essential living expenses, etc.

🚨Deadline: May 15, 2026

04/06/2026

🚨High School Seniors🚨

HBCU Fair is this Thursday April 9,2026.
Great opportunity to find out about scholarship opportunities and resources. 📚

03/25/2026

🎓 Attention Class of 2026!
Applications are now open—don’t miss your chance to apply. Be sure to submit everything by May 15, 2026

Share with current High School Seniors

Apply now at naeakzoo.org

03/22/2026

If you are a past NAEA recipient—or know of a recent recipient—please email us your name and graduating year at [email protected].

01/11/2026

We would like to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Richard Smallwood. Richard Smallwood was our featured gospel artist at GospelFest on April 10, 1999, a performance that remains a cherished and memorable moment in our history.

Thank you Mr. Smallwood for contributing to NAEA’s legacy.

12/05/2025

We are excited to see you tomorrow at the Hillside Holiday Expo. If you are a senior in high school or know a high school senior. Stop by our table and find out more information.

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in supporting our scholarship program, which helps high school seniors in Kalamazoo County pursue higher education. Your contribution can provide essential resources such as school supplies, textbooks, and other academic necessities, making the journey through college a little easier.

For over 50 years, our scholarship program has been dedicated to offering financial assistance to local students—complementing the Kalamazoo Promise and other community scholarships. With your help, we can continue this important work and empower the next generation of leaders and scholars.

Thank you for your continued support!

12/01/2025

Tomorrow!

🚨Reminder: Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025!🚨

11/29/2025

🚨Reminder: Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025!🚨