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. JA will be accepting applications from January 22nd to March 15th, 2024. 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 2024
* Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
* Must plan on attending a 4-year college
* Must be choosing a career path working with children
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 received no later than March 15th
* Recent picture
Additional details:
JA of Collierville scholarship committee members will review applications in March. We will notify applicants of the final decision by April 30th. The winner will receive $1,250 her 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.
