Northside Association for Educational Advancement

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

🚨High School Seniors🚨

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

🎓 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

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

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.

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.

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!

Tomorrow!

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

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

Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful to continue to give scholarships and support the high school seniors in the Kalamazoo community.

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

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

As you make your plans for this global day of generosity, we hope you will consider choosing our organization as your nonprofit of choice. Your support helps us continue providing scholarships to deserving high school seniors in Kalamazoo, empowering the next generation of leaders and learners.