The Jack and Jill of America Foundation’s National Scholarship
Jack and Jill Foundation
Award: $1500 – $2500
Deadline: June 24.
To provide ongoing positive development of African American youth and the development of future leaders. Qualifications: Applicants must be an African American US citizen or US permanent resident; must be currently classified as a graduating high school senior, who will be enrolled as an incoming college freshman for the current academic year at any US-located accredited 4-year institution; have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; be able to certify, through a supervisor's recommendation, the completion of a minimum of 60 hours of active community service between June before two year -June before one year; applicants must have completed a minimum of 60 hours of volunteer and community service within 12 months preceding the application deadline; have completed the FAFSA for the before one year -current year academic year, and have a demonstrated unmet financial aid need. Selection criteria: Applicants will be evaluated based on scholastic performance, active community service, and financial need. How to apply: Applicants must submit online nomination form; a current official or unofficial academic transcript; list 2 - 5 examples of how the applicant demonstrated leadership within the last 12 months; list 2 - 5 examples of community service that the applicant has participated in within the last 12 months totaling a minimum of 60 hours; a 1-page essay responding to the following prompt: In 350-600 words, discuss the lessons have learned while participating in volunteer and service projects in community during the last 12 months, and discuss how these experiences will prepare for future career; one (1) reference Form submitted by a teacher, administrator, or community leader who supervised one or more of the applicant's service projects. Focus: Communications.