ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

2016-17 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship Name Scholarship Category Scholarship Amount

Eligibility Requirements and Scholarship Uses

Special Instructions ADCO Founders Scholarship -Corporate Sponsored Up to

$2,000

A child/legal dependent of a full-time employee of ADCO (Michigan Center, Michigan location only)

 Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher

 First year college students must carry a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in subsequent years

Participation in school activities, community activities, and/or sports

Scholarship Use: Tuition and Fees Bernice Barabash Sports Scholarship -Hockey Up to

$1,000

 Must hold a minimum 3.0 grade point average

 Must play hockey during the 2015-2016 school year

 Must live in Jackson County  Plan to attend an accredited

college or university program, or vocational/technical institute  Scholarship Use: Tuition and books

Do not complete the web based application. Instead download the application from the web page, fill out by hand and return to the JCF office.

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

-Various Majors/Fields of Study

Up to $1,000

 Ethnic Minority (non-Caucasian)  Open to any field of study, with

special consideration given to manufacturing (including any discipline used in direct support of operating a manufacturing facility)  Demonstrate personal

responsibility through work, community or family activities  Scholarship Use: Tuition, books,

fees, or other academic related costs

Erma E. Biedermann Scholarship -High School Specific /Michigan Center -Various Majors/ Fields of Study

Up to $2,000

 Demonstrate financial need  Minimum GPA of 2.5

 Plan to attend a public college or university

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic related costs

Preference given

to Michigan Center students, but others may apply.

Marvin W. & Rosaline A. Brandau Scholarship

-Various Majors/ Fields of Study Up to $2,000

 Demonstrate noteworthy achievement through work, community or family activities  Express an understanding of

overcoming a personal obstacle in life

 Cumulative GPA between 2.5 – 3.25

 Proof of financial need

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic related costs Preference will be given to first-generation college-going students

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

-Health Care and Nursing -Various Majors/ Fields of Study

Up to $4,000

 Proof of financial need

 Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above  Demonstrate good citizenship, high

moral character, and potential for leadership and academic success  Plan to pursue a course of study

that leads to a degree in earth science, engineering, premedical, or Christian ministry

 Proof of acceptance to a smaller, accredited Michigan 2 or 4-year college or university

 Plan to complete a baccalaureate degree within four consecutive years.

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic related costs

James M. & Helen M. Crowley Scholarship

-High School Specific/Lumen Christi -Various Majors/ Fields of Study

Up to $5,000

 Jackson County resident

 Cumulative minimum grade point average of 3.5

 Proof of financial need

 A graduating high school senior, college undergraduate

 Students must attend a Michigan college or university, Notre Dame University, or St. Mary's College of Notre Dame

 Scholarship Use: Tuition and Fees

Preference given to Lumen Christi students, but others may apply. Preference given to students attending a four year college or university.

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

$1,000

 Graduating senior from any Jackson County public high school

 Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher

 Participation in extracurricular activities including music and expresses an understanding of overcoming a personal obstacle in their life

 Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university  Proof of financial need

 Demonstration of community service as evidenced by letter(s) of recommendation

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, and/or other academic expenses

Antonia Dellas Memorial Scholarship

-Teacher Education Up to

$2,000

 Acceptance to or attends an accredited Michigan college or university

 Intends to enroll or is enrolled in a school of education

 Participation in school, community or volunteer activity

 Proof of financial need

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic costs

Preference given

to those majoring in special education.

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

$1,000

 Valedictorian, salutatorian or student with the highest GPA from a smaller Jackson County high school(148 students or less in graduating senior class)

 Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher  Participation in school activities

and/or sports

 Good citizenship leadership and outside activities including work experience

 Scholarship Use: Tuition and fees Robert P. Ernest Scholarship -Valedictorian & Salutatorian Up to

$1,000

 Valedictorian, salutatorian or student with the highest GPA from a larger Jackson County high school(149 students of more in graduating class)

 Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher  Participation in school activities

and/or sports

 Good citizenship leadership and outside activities including work experience

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

$500-$5,000

 Jackson County resident  Scholarship Use: Tuition only

Do not complete the web based application. Instead download the application from the web page, fill out and return to the JCF office. The application deadline is March 1, 2016 OR when we receive 250 completed applications, whichever comes first.

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

Scholarship

-Health Care and Nursing Up to $1,000

 Plan to start, continue, or advance education in the field of nursing or a nursing-related field

(such as a Nurse Practitioner, Mid-Wife, or Nurse Anesthetist)  Full or part time enrollment at an

accredited Michigan college or university

 Proof of financial need

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic related cost

Oliver & Martha Hansen Memorial Scholarship

-Teacher Education Up to

$1,000

 Incoming college junior or senior  Holds a 2.5 or above GPA

 Majoring in Education with the intention of teaching in the classroom

 Attends an accredited Michigan college or university

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic costs (including child care)

Bob & Dawn Hardy Automotive Scholarship

- Automotive Services & Technology Up to $3,000

 Enroll full or part-time in Jackson College’s Automotive Service Technology or Ford Maintenance and Light Repair or Certificate Program

 Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher  Scholarship Use: Tuition and fees

and required course material such as tools

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

Scholarship

-High School Specific /Grass Lake Up to $1,000

 Graduating Grass Lake High School senior who has attended the school for the full academic year

 Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher  Demonstrates good citizenship  Plans to be a full time student and

carry at least 12 credit hours or equivalent

 Acceptance at an accredited college or university

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, and/or other academic expenses.

Otis & Florence Lapham Memorial Scholarship

-High School Specific /Hanover-Horton Up to $1,000

 Graduating Hanover-Horton High School senior

 Open to any field of study  Hold a minimum of 2.5 GPA  Demonstrate good work history  Demonstrate participation in both

school and extracurricular activities  Financial need is a consideration  Scholarship Use: Tuition and Fees

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

$1,000

 Graduating Senior from a Jackson County High School with a GPA of 2.5 or higher

 Enrolled in a Jackson County school since 8th grade

 Living in Jackson County or in a Jackson County school district  Complete the FAFSA

 Agree to community service requirements

 Enroll full-time at Baker College of Jackson, Jackson College or Spring Arbor University

 Scholarship Use: Tuition and fees at Jackson College, Baker College of Jackson, or Spring Arbor University.

MACI Scholarship -Corporate Sponsored Up to

$1,500

Under the age of 21 and a child or legal dependent of a MACI associate who has passed the TEP status and is an associate at the time the scholarship is disbursed

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher during high school or college

Acceptance by an accredited two year or four year college or university

 Plan to be a full-time student

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

Scholarship

-High School Specific / Michigan Center Up to $1,000

 Graduating senior from Michigan Center High School or prior recipient

 Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher  Demonstrate civic involvement  Exceptional work history

 Must attend an accredited public college or university and be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic costs

Preference given

to the pursuit of a degree in Pharmacy or Political Science

Olive Merlin & Jacqueline Dulworth Scholarship

-Building Trades -High School Specific / Jackson Public Schools

Up to $1,000

 High school senior graduating from Jackson Public Schools or previous graduate of Jackson Public

Schools who is under age 21  Plans to pursue a 2- or 4-year

degree in the building trades or construction industry which may include, but is not limited

to, heating and cooling, electrical, or plumbing

OR Has completed 60 hours of Builders Prelicensure and is applying for a MI Builders License OR Has received a MI Builders License

and needs to purchase tools to use in the building trades or

construction industry

OR Has a job offer in the building trades or construction industry and needs to purchase tools

 Scholarship Use: Dependent upon selected purpose of scholarship. May cover tuition, fees,

and/or tools. Do not complete the web based application. Instead download the application from the web page, fill out by hand and return to the JCF office.

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

Amount

Eligibility Requirements and Scholarship Uses

Special Instructions June Danby & Pat Pearse Education

Scholarship

-Teacher Education Up to

$1,000

 Graduating senior from any Jackson County public high school

 Cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher

 Participation in school and community service or volunteer activities

 Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university  Plan to major in the field of

Education

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, room and board or other academic-related costs Philip Guy Richardson Memorial

Scholarship

-High School Specific / Napoleon Up to $2,000

 Napoleon High School seniors or previous recipients

 Exemplary citizenship

 Participation in school activities and/or sports

 Leadership and outside activities including work experience  Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher  Scholarship Use: Tuition and fees

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

Hanover-Horton High School Youth of Promise Scholarship

-High School Specific/Hanover-Horton Up to $1,000

 A graduating Hanover-Horton High School senior (must have attended the school for at least one full academic year)

 Hold a 3.0 GPA or above

 Demonstrate good character with focused goals

 Plan to be a full time student and carry a minimum 12 credit hours or equivalent

 Planning to attend an accredited Michigan college or university  Scholarship Use: Tuition, books,

fees, and/or other academic expenses

Eileen J. Smith R.N. Memorial Scholarship

-Health Care and Nursing Up to $1,000

 Enrolled in an accredited college or university with a major in a medical profession

 Applicants can be part-time or full-time students

 Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher  Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, or

other academic fees Faith Speckhard Scholarship -High School Specific /

Jackson Public Schools

Up to $5,000

 Jackson High School graduating senior

 Proof of financial need

 Minimum 2.4 grade point average

 Proof of acceptance in an accredited college, university, vocational or technical institute

 Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university

 Participation in community activities, leadership, and service

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

Amount

Eligibility Requirements and Scholarship Uses

Special Instructions J. Sheridan Stewart Scholarship -High School Specific/

Northwest Community Schools Springport High School

Western High School

Up to $1,500

 Resident of Tompkins Township in Jackson, Michigan

 2.5 GPA or higher

 Plan to attend an accredited Michigan college or university  Major in agriculture, engineering,

health care or education  Demonstrate financial need  Scholarship Use: Tuition and fees Paul Tejada Memorial Scholarship -Health Care and Nursing Up to

$1,500

 A GPA of 3.0 or above

 Demonstrate good citizenship qualities, high moral character and potential for leadership

 Plan to pursue a course of study leading to a degree in health services administration, nursing or human medicine

 Must plan to be or be a full time student who maintains a minimum of 12 credit hours

 Prior recipients must carry at least a 2.0 grade point average during their first year of college and a 2.5 thereafter

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, dormitory room and/or board

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

Scholarship

-High School Specific / Jackson Public Schools

Up to $5,000

 Jackson High School graduating senior or previous recipient  Plan to pursue a degree in History

and/or Political Science

 Acceptance at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university

 GPA of 3.0 or above

 Participation in school activities and/or sports

 Demonstration of good citizenship and leadership qualities

 Scholarship Use: Tuition and fees Thought 1 Scholarship -Various Majors/Fields of Study Up to

$2,500

 Lost a parent, step-parent or legal guardian to cancer OR applicant is a cancer survivor

 Graduating senior from any Jackson County High School

 Proof of acceptance to an

accredited 2- or 4-year college or a trade school

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic-related costs

For more information about the Jackson Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit www.jacksoncf.org or call 517-787-1321.

Scholarship

-Corporate Sponsored -Health Care & Nursing

Up to $2,000

 A dependent child of an

Allegiance Health employee who has at least one year of service  Must carry a 3.0 GPA in the prior

two years of formal education  Demonstrate good citizenship  Major in the field of health care  Preference given to students in

their second year and above who demonstrate a commitment to a specific program

 Enrolled in a two or four year accredited public/private college or university carrying a minimum of 12 semester hours or equivalent  Proof of financial need

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic expenses Sue Walicki Nursing Scholarship -Health Care & Nursing Up to

$5,000

 Plan to start, continue, or advance education in the field of nursing or a nursing-related field (such as a Nurse Practitioner, Mid-Wife, or Nurse Anesthetist)

 Proof of acceptance in an accredited Nursing Program  Full or part time enrollment at an

accredited Michigan college or university

 Proof of financial need

 Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic needs (excluding room and board expenses) and/or child care costs

Preference given to applicants currently enrolled in a college nursing program