JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS

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1 JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS High School seniors and others applying for fall enrollment as matriculated full-time freshman at Jefferson Community College may be eligible to apply for five different types of scholarships made available by the College through the JCC Foundation. This informational packet provides descriptions of these scholarships and the application process, as well as the materials necessary to apply for any of these awards. The five different types of scholarships are: Merit Scholarships These awards are for academically outstanding students. Applicants must have a current high school regents cumulative average of 90 or higher, or an SAT composite score of 1050 or higher, or an ACT composite score of 26 or higher. Jefferson-Can Scholarship The Jefferson-Can Scholars Program will provide meritbased scholarships up to full-tuition for the first year of study at Jefferson Community College for all students in the top 15% of their graduating class from high schools located in Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The top 15% will be determined initially by the high school transcript submitted at the time of application and then verified by the final high school transcript. Completion of college level coursework while pursuing a high school diploma does not disqualify a student from Jefferson-Can Scholar eligibility. Funding is for first year tuition costs only and does not include books or fees. Students will receive funds totaling full tuition costs less any other financial aid they may receive. Students who receive additional financial aid that covers the cost of tuition will receive a minimum award totaling $250. Scholarships are distributed over two semesters and are continued the second semester if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA at the College. General Scholarships These scholarships are not limited to academic performance, but may be for students who demonstrate financial need and/or who are majoring in a specific academic program. Organizational Scholarships These are scholarships established by specific organizations, with award preferences given to students whose families have a relationship with the specific organization. Some of these scholarships are also based on academic potential and/or financial need. A listing of the specific organizations offering scholarships to JCC students is provided in this packet. High School Scholarships Scholarships are awarded to graduates of specific high schools entering Jefferson Community College as freshmen.

2 To establish financial need, applicants must apply for Financial Aid by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This should be filed by March 1, Applicants without FAFSAs on file may not be considered in the initial review of applications. Scholarships are distributed over two semesters, and are continued the second semester if the student continues to meet the scholarship criteria and acceptable academic standards. In some cases, a scholarship will continue for a student s second year at JCC, if the student continues to meet the award criteria. How To Apply To apply for any of the JCC Freshman Scholarships, applicants must submit the following: 1. A completed JCC Freshman Scholarship Application. 2. A personal statement. (Guidelines provided in application.) 3. A copy of your high school transcript. (Unless one has previously been submitted to the JCC Admissions Office.) 4. Filing of the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA). In addition, all applicants for the JCC Freshman Scholarships must also have applied for admission to Jefferson Community College. Application Deadline The deadline for the JCC Freshman Scholarship Applications for the academic year is April 1, 2013, unless otherwise indicated. All completed applications must be received by the Jefferson Community College Financial Aid Office by this deadline. Please mail the completed application and all required materials to: Freshman Scholarship Committee Jefferson Community College Financial Aid Office 1220 Coffeen Street Watertown, NY 13601

3 Freshman Scholarship Application Name: Social Security #: - - Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone: Date of Birth: High School Attending/Attended: Anticipated Graduation Date: Have you filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? YES NO The FAFSA must be filed in order to have your application considered. Recommended filing deadline is March 1. If you have missed this March 1 date, please file the FAFSA online at Use estimated 2012 tax information if necessary. Colleges Attending/Attended: (Please list dates, credits completed and Grade Point Average) Please consider me for the following Jefferson Community College Scholarship opportunities (select all that apply): Jefferson Can Scholarship (Must Rank in top 15% of class at time of application.) Merit Scholarship (Must have a current High School Regents average of 90 or above.) General Scholarship High School Designated Scholarship Organizational Scholarship Name of organization: Please state you or your family s relationship to the organization: Primary area of Academic Interest (intended major) at JCC: What specific career do you have in mind: Academic Honors: Please list and describe any academic honors you have received in high school or college

4 Co-curricular and Personal Activities: (please list your extracurricular, community and family activities) Activity Dates Involved Average # hours/week Work Experiences: (please list any jobs you have held, starting with most recent) Employer Position Dates of Employment Average hours/week Personal Statement: On a separate sheet please attach a one-page, double-spaced, type-written summary statement explaining why you should be considered for a Jefferson Freshman Scholarship and describing your educational goals. Student signature (date)

5 Merit Scholarships Boone Family Scholarship Jefferson-Can Scholarship JCC Employees Scholarship Robert P. Purcell Engineering Memorial Scholarship Walker Family Engineering Scholarship Constance Walker Monroe Liberal Arts Memorial Scholarship Wendy Walker Memorial Nursing Scholarship Jefferson Community College Foundation Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen General Scholarships Dr. John and Claire Adler Memorial Nursing Scholarship Clayton Clark Allard Scholarship American Legion Nursing Scholarship Mrs. and Mr. David Bandych Scholarship James E. Barbour Memorial Scholarship Boice Family Scholarship Marilyn J. Bowie Memorial Scholarship Anita Canizares Memorial Scholarship Edison W. Cox Scholarship Wesley A. Daniels, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Jane Gaffney Memorial Nursing Scholarship Bertha Hess Harmon Memorial Scholarship Jon E. Howland Memorial Scholarship Joseph E. Howland Memorial Scholarship Oleta M. Farrell Howland Memorial Scholarship Italian American Club Civic Association Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship Jefferson Community College Alumni Association Scholarship Jefferson Community College Memorial Scholarship Jeff-Lewis Association for Counseling and Development Scholarship Jefferson Rehabilitation Center Board of Directors Scholarship Key Bank of New York Scholarship Greta and Aziel LaFave Memorial Scholarship United Way of Northern New York Inc. Joseph P. Landauer Memorial Scholarship Suzanne Lamica Lipman Scholarship Anna M. Lyng Memorial Scholarship Martha M. Smith-Anne Chase Maine Nursing Scholarship Marianne and Joseph Malatino Scholarship Paul T. Mance Memorial Scholarship William J. McClusky Memorial Scholarship Louis F. and Angeline L. Meda-MacKellar Scholarship Vincent R. Oliver Scholarship Jonathan Hayden Smith Memorial Scholarship Jack A. Strader Scholarship Watertown Rotary Club Scholarship High School Scholarships Alexandria Bay Central School Macsherry Family Scholarship Belleville-Henderson Central School Lewis-Merrill Scholarship Belleville-Henderson and South Jefferson Central Schools South Jefferson Lions Club Scholarship Indian River Central School Verne A. Sweet Scholarship LaFargeville Central School Ralph W. and I. Elizabeth Timerman Memorial Scholarship Organizational Preference Scholarships are described on the reverse side.

6 Organizational Preference Scholarships Preference for the following scholarships will be given to a son, daughter or relative of an employee or member, and/or an actual member of the sponsoring organization. While special application forms are available from the particular sponsoring organization and from the JCC Financial Aid Office, the attached Freshman Scholarship Application may be used. Please indicate on the application the relationship which will qualify you for consideration for a particular organizational scholarship. Daniel S. Brady Memorial Scholarships -- sponsored by Barben-Jones Post 1400, VFW, and its Auxiliary, for members and children of members of Post 1400 or its Auxiliary. Car-Freshner Corporation Scholarship -- for a child or spouse of a Car-Freshner employee. Climax Manufacturing Company Scholarship -- for a son or daughter of a Climax Manufacturing Company employee. The award will continue a second year if the student maintains good academic progress. Italian American Civic Association Scholarship -- for a student who is a child of an IACA member. Second preference is for the award to go to a Jefferson County resident. Jefferson Community College Alumni Association Scholarships -- for full-time students, with preference given to a parent, son, daughter, spouse or grandchild of a dues-paying member of the Association. Priority goes to students seeking their first college degrees. Financial need and academic achievement will be considered. Second preference will be given to a JCC alumnus/alumna who is pursuing an additional degree. Call for more information. Jefferson County Highway Superintendents Association Scholarship -- this scholarship is given to a child, grandchild or spouse of an employee of Jefferson County (county, town or village). Preference will be given to the relative of an individual affiliated with a highway or public works departments. Academic potential and financial need will be considered. Edward N. Redder Memorial Scholarship -- for a Jefferson County resident who is (if 18 or older) a registered Republican or (if less than 18) the son or daughter of a registered Republican. The award is for a liberal arts student who has demonstrated sound academic achievement and who has shown an interest in government. Applicants should note, under the community activities portion of the application, if they or their parents are affiliated with the Republican Party. Teal's Express Scholarship -- preference for this scholarship is given to employees and the children and spouses of employees of Teal's. Academic merit and financial need will be evaluated. Watertown Police Benevolent Association Scholarship -- awarded to a freshman full-time criminal justice student, with preference given to the sons and daughters of deceased, retired or currently employed law enforcement officers of the City of Watertown. The scholarship is continued a second year if the student maintains acceptable academic standing.

7 Scholarships for Active Duty Soldiers Two scholarships are available for active duty service members of the United States Army who will be attending Jefferson Community College on either a full-time or part-time basis in the fall. These scholarships are: Association of the United States Army (AUSA) James R. Kanik Scholarship -- for a full time active duty service member of the United States Army. Brick & Herr Family Scholarship First preference for this award will be given to personnel serving with the 10 th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) who are pursuing business degrees. If no eligible candidate applies under the first preference, it may be awarded to any eligible personnel serving with the 10 th Mountain Division, or to family members of said personnel. Scholarship for Military Family Member The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Family Member Scholarship is for a spouse, child or parent of a member of the United States Army, (full-time active duty) who meets the legal definition of a military dependent, attending Jefferson Community College full or part-time. The deadline and application process for the military scholarships are different from the other scholarships published here. To apply for the AUSA Scholarship or the Brick & Herr Family Scholarship, soldiers must obtain a letter of recommendation from his or her unit commander; write an essay of not more than two pages addressing career and education goals, and obtain a letter from an Army education services officer which validates any previous postsecondary course work and grades received. All this information must be submitted no later than August 2 to the Financial Aid Office, Jefferson Community College, 1220 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY If a soldier chooses to apply for both the AUSA Scholarship and the Brick & Herr Scholarship, a separate set of application materials must be submitted for each scholarship. To apply for the AUSA Family Member Scholarship the family member will need to obtain a letter of recommendation from someone other than an immediate family member, write an essay of not more than two typed pages addressing career and educational goals, and obtain a letter validating any previous post-secondary education course work and grades received, as well as verification that selection criteria above is met. All this information must be submitted no later than August 2 to the Financial Aid Office, Jefferson Community College, 1220 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY Scholarships for Nontraditional Students There are two scholarship programs available for students who qualify as nontraditional students. Nontraditional students must demonstrate financial need and meet at least one of the criteria in this definition of Nontraditional Student: over 24 years of age and not dependent upon your parents for support; a veteran of the U.S. armed forces; married; supporting your own child; or have received a bachelor s degree. New, returning, transfer and continuing students may be eligible to apply for the Jefferson Community College Nontraditional Scholarship for the academic year. The scholarship is $500 per year, awarded in $250 increments per semester. Students are welcome to apply for the scholarship for a second year, but will compete with that year s applicant pool. The Martha Papworth O Neill Memorial Scholarship is an award for a nontraditional student who meets one of the following criteria: is enrolled in a course of study in the humanities, OR demonstrates financial need and academic merit. The scholarship is $1,000 per year, awarded in $500 increments per semester. If you think you may qualify for a Nontraditional Scholarship, please fill out a Nontraditional Scholarship Application form and return it no later than August 2 to the Financial Aid Office. REVISED 12/12