The Junior Auxiliary of Collierville organization created this scholarship to benefit a Collierville High School female graduate who demonstrates a commitment to education, leadership, and service. JAC will be accepting applications until March 20th, 2023. The scholarship amount is $2,500 which will be awarded in two installments during the student's freshman year.
Qualifications:
* Must be a senior at Collierville High School
* Must be female
* Must be on track to graduate May 202
* Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
* Must plan on attending a 4-year college
After completing the initial questionnaire, a "next steps" email will be sent out within 24-48 hours with directions for uploading the required documentation listed below.
Application elements:
* 500-word essay (upper limit) responding to the following prompt: "Who influenced you in the most impactful way and how did that person guide you on your path?"
* Two letters of recommendation from school personnel
* One personal letter of recommendation from a non-family member
* Collierville High transcript
* Recent picture
Please send any questions to the Scholarship chairman at
JACscholarship@gmail.com.
Additional details:
JA of Collierville scholarship committee members will review applications in March. We will conduct phone interviews and notify applicants of the final decision by April 30th. The winner will get $1,250 their first semester of college. The second installment will be made January of the second semester and is contingent on a 3.0 GPA for the first semester.