Jayson Desmond Bailey Memorial Scholarship
Jayson Desmond Bailey was a beloved husband who passed away too soon but left his mark on the world.
Jayson believed that being respectful of others in every way is critical to a peaceful society. He detested bullying of any sort directed at any person. Jayson spent his grade school years protecting the oppressed from bullies, with classmates remembering him as someone they felt safe around.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jayson Desmond Bailey by supporting students who share his passion for social change to combat bullying.
Any underrepresented minority high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is pursuing teaching may apply for this scholarship, but single mothers and first-generation college students are preferred.
To apply, please tell us how you’re working to address a social issue that is important to you and why you care about that issue.
How are you working to address a social issue that is important to you and why is this issue important to you?
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The application deadline is Apr 30, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 30, 2025.
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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 30, 2025. 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 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.
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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