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Jaxon Hunter Memorial Scholarship

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Win4Jax
$650
1 winner$650
Awarded
Application Deadline
Oct 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Nov 2, 2022
Education Level
Any
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Eligibility Requirements
Background:
Child victim of a violent crime or the immediate family member of someone who was
Fields of Interest:
Law or criminal justice
Background:
Fields of Interest:
Child victim of a violent crime or the immediate family member of someone who was
Law or criminal justice

Jaxon Hunter passed away too soon at the age of just six months after being assaulted at his daycare. 

Too many children are traumatized or injured due to violent crime, leaving many with physical or mental struggles later in life. For children like Jaxon, violent crime can cut life short and leave a hole in their families. 

This scholarship aims to honor Jaxon Hunter by supporting survivors of childhood violent crime or their immediate family members. 

Any student who is interested in law or criminal justice and was a child victim of violent crime or the immediate family member of someone who was may apply for this scholarship. 

To apply, tell us about yourself, how your background shaped your career choice, and how you hope to benefit your community through your career.

Selection Criteria:
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Published February 24, 2022
$650
1 winner$650
Awarded
Application Deadline
Oct 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Nov 2, 2022
Education Level
Any
1
Contribution
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Essay Topic

Please tell us a bit about yourself, how your background led you to this career choice, and how you plan to make a positive impact on your community through your legal or criminal justice career.

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

November 2022

Winners
Mia Kritzer
Loyola University Chicago
Portland, OR
Finalists
Maurice Oldham
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Chicago, IL

Winning Application

Mia Kritzer
Loyola University ChicagoPortland, OR

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Oct 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Nov 2, 2022.

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Nov 2, 2022. 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.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future 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.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

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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Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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