Patricia Lindsey Jackson Foundation-Mary Louise Lindsey Service Scholarship

$500
1 winner$500
Open
Application Deadline
Jul 8, 2025
Winners Announced
Aug 8, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
GPA:
2.8 GPA or higher
State:
Texas
Education Level:
High school senior, high school graduate, or undergraduate student
Background:
Volunteer work or community involvement

The Patricia Lindsey Jackson Foundation (PLJF) was founded to honor a legacy of family values deeply rooted in faith, commitment, and service. 

Among the foundation's pillars, Mary Louise Lindsey is celebrated for her steadfast dedication to serving others and her embodiment of love, humility, and community-focused action. Mary Louise exemplified a spirit of service and compassion every day, using her selfless heart to touch the lives of others and improve her community.

This scholarship aims to recognize and empower students or community members who embody the spirit of service and compassion that Mary Louise Lindsey exemplified. 

Any high school senior, high school graduate, or undergraduate student in Texas with at least a 2.8 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are selfless, compassionate, humble, responsible. Applicants must also demonstrate a passion for social justice or community improvement, whether through volunteerism, community initiatives, or a history of addressing societal needs.

To apply, tell us about a time when you made a meaningful impact through your service, what inspired this endeavor, what challenges you faced, and how this experience affected your views.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published March 19, 2025
Essay Topic

Describe a time when you made a meaningful impact through service to your community or to others in need. What inspired you to take action, what challenges did you face, and how did this experience shape your understanding of service, leadership, and faith?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jul 8, 2025. Winners will be announced on Aug 8, 2025.