James B. Collins Memorial Scholarship

Requirements

·   Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the final half of his/her school year, or a high school graduate within six months of the application deadline. 

·   Applicant must aspire to attend an institution of higher learning.

·   Applicant must have a financial need.

·   Applicant must have an academic grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

·   Applicant must have provided service to his/her community.

·   Application must be submitted on the current JBCMF Scholarship Form. Incomplete applications or submissions that do not follow the submission criteria will not be processed or considered for evaluation.

·   Applicant must include two letters of recommendation from: (1) high school principal, academic dean, or guidance counselor and (2) a high school teacher.

·   Applicant must include documentation of grade point average, SAT and/or ACT scores.

·   Applicant may attach any documentation of leadership honors and/or community service recognition.

·   Applicant may attach documentation evidencing any advanced placement or college level courses.

 

Deadline

JBCMF must receive applications in its Post Office Box no later than January 30, 2016 to be considered by the selection panel. No exceptions to this deadline will be allowed. Any incomplete applications or applications received after this date will not be considered for selection. No applications by fax or e-mail transmission will be accepted.

Application forms can be found here or you can visit the counseling office for a paper copy!