Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship
Every child, no matter where they come from, can overcome their circumstances if given enough encouragement and support.
These diamonds in the rough shouldn’t be held back by their financial circumstances, as all students deserve the opportunity to flourish and thrive. Unfortunately, many students aren’t offered the resources they need to succeed and are left with limited access to higher education.
This scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.
Any BIPOC four-year, full-time undergraduate student or high school seniors who has at least a 2.9 GPA and financial need may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, write an essay of 500 words or less telling us what challenges you have overcome and how they have impacted who you are. Please also detail your financial struggles and why this scholarship will help you to achieve your educational goals.
Please tell us what challenges you have had to overcome and how they have shaped you to be who you are today.Please also detail your financial struggles and why this scholarship will help you to achieve your educational goals.
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The application deadline is Apr 19, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 19, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 19, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.