SCHOLARSHIPS FOR JACKSON AREA STUDENTS

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1 Abbott & Fenner Scholarship The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic that they choose. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by com r.com/.htm June 14 $1,000 Anthony "Tony" Gobar Juvenile Justice Full-time junior or senior at a public university in Mississippi or at Southern University in Louisiana majoring in criminal justice, political science, or counseling. The student must have a stated career interest in juvenile justice or a similar field and have demonstrated a strong commitment to community and public service. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and have at least a current grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Demonstrated financial need must be provided via the student s university or college financial aid office..org/.html April 15 $1,200 APWA Graduated from a high school in Mississippi. This award is based both on merit and need..org/.html 15-Apr $1,000 Aura Neely-Gary Memorial Male or female student planning to enter a college or university in Mississippi. Preference will be given to students who desire to resume their education following a period of personal difficulties. Special consideration will be given for young women who had previously dropped out of school and are now enrolled at a postsecondary institution. Based on merit and need..org/.html April 15 Three Scholarships, $2,000 each

2 Bill Hunsberger Scholarship Fund Must be full-time, female students entering their junior or senior years of study. The award rotates annually among a journalism major at the University of Southern Mississippi, a journalism major at the University of Mississippi, and a political science major involved with student media at Mississippi State University..org/.html April 15 $2,000 Charles "Chuck" E. Griffin, Jr. Endowed Memorial Dave Cannada Memorial Dennis Bomgaars Memorial Development Foundation Scholarships Jim Hill, Hinds Community College and Tougaloo College students Graduating student at Jim Hill High School and to a graduating student at Hinds Community College who plans to continue his or her higher education at a four year institution. The fund also awards an annual scholarship to a Tougaloo College graduate that has been accepted into the American Bar Association Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) program..org/.html April 15 $2,000 Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, The scholarship is ACT score of at least 25 and available to students demonstrated strong leadership graduating from Murrah skills through athletics, church or High School who plan to ministry involvement, civic attend a four year endeavors and/or student college in Mississippi. government. JSU students Based on need List of general, departmental, organizational, and chapter..org/.html April 15.org/.html cholarships.pdf#page=1&zoo m=auto,0,620 May 31

3 Foundation Scholarships Get2College Scholarship Hinds Community College students high school juniors Application for Admission to Hinds Community College. Application for Foundation Scholarships, which includes a summary of why you feel you, should be considered for this scholarship, list of achievements and statement of financial need, if applicable. High school and/or college transcript. ACT scores (or GED scores, if applicable). Three recommendations from individuals representing school, church, community, civic, work, etc. Must be a Mississippi resident and a high school junior attending school in DeSoto, Marshall, Tate or Tunica County. Submit application and resume. mni_community/scholarship s.aspx March 1 $ $ 2160 Applications available at Jackson Get2College Center, in high school guidance office and at ge_id=3092 December 15 $500 3 winners, plus top winner's school receives Get2College banner and photos in Get2College publications and social media Get2College Scholarship high school seniors Must be a Mississippi resident and a high school senior attending school in Mississippi. Submit application and essay Applications available at Jackson Get2College Center, in high school guidance office and at ge_id=1898 December 1 $1, to be awarded, plus top winner receives additonal $500

4 Minimum GPA of 2.75 and rank Harrison Clark Scholarship Awards Fund Seniors at Madison Central High School. in at least the 60 th percentile on college entrance exams. Applicants must also plan to attend college as full-time students. These awards are based on merit only..org/.html April 15 Three Scholarships, $1,000 each John Robert Boswell Memorial The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding senior majoring in chemical engineering at Ole Miss. The recipient must be a full-time student and cannot belong to a social sorority or fraternity.this award is based both on merit and need..org/.html April 15 $1,000 Mae Meriwether Zifcak Girl Scout Magnolia Bar Foundation - Leonard McClellan Scholarship Magnolia Bar Foundation - Mock Trial Ccompetition Must be a graduating senior and registered with Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi Council at the time of submission. Senior who is graduating from high school in the State of Mississippi, and who has shown a strong interest in and is enthusiastic about the science of jurisprudence. High school seniors All applicants must be planning to attend an accredited career school, technology school, twoyear community college, or fouryear college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale and demonstrate a need for financial aid in order to attend college. The award will be based on a combination of need and merit. The top senior advocate will receive an award based on his/her rankings..org/.html March 15 two, $750 each.org/.html April 15 $1,000.org/.html April 15 $700 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place and $300 for 3rd place

5 Magnolia Bar Foundation - Young/Hall Scholarship Second or third year law student who is enrolled at Mississippi College School of Law or the University of Mississippi School of Law. The award is based upon the student s academic achievement and need..org/.html April 15 $1,000 Metro Jackson Rotary Club Scholarship high school seniors for student leaders with financial need application available through HS counselor or Jackson Get2College Center Late March $4,000 for 4 years Rankin County School District Foundation Scholarship high school seniors Senior in Rankin County School district ion/scholarshipapplication.p df Early April $1,000 Check with Counselor for updated applications Rick Ross Madison Avenue Upper Elementary Honorary Scholarship Robert E. Luckett Memorial Attended all years of school in the Madison County School District with the 3rd through the 5th grade exclusively at Madison Avenue Upper Elementary. Graduates of Richland High School Students who have shown above average achievement; who are active in the various clubs, activities, and organizations of Madison Central; and who may have limited opportunities are eligible. The scholarship is not based on financial need. Upper Elementary. Other criteria are a 2.33 or better grade average, 60 percentile or better on the ACT or SAT, and a written essay. Recipients are also required to attend a trade school, college or university in Mississippi. This award is based on a combination of merit, need and teacher recommendation..org/.html April 15 $2,000.org/.html April 15 Two Scholarships, $500 each

6 Ryan Kirkpatrick Memorial SCHOLARSHIPS FOR JACKSON AREA STUDENTS Graduates of Madison Central High School. Applicants must have a strong interest in the natural sciences and submit an essay on the natural world. A 2.50 minimum GPA is required..org/.html April 15 $2,500 Jackson Get2College Center 2600 Lakeland Terrace Jacskon MS