SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Jack and Jill Foundation Scholarship

Jack and Jill of America Foundation is committed to the positive development of African American youth and future leaders. Through providing programs focused on financial literacy, education, mentoring, health and wellness, and early childhood development, the Foundation promotes the preparation of succeeding generations of African American leaders.

 

In partnership with UNCF, the Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship was developed to provide need-based, renewable scholarships to service-oriented rising college freshmen. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 60 hours of volunteer and community service within 12 months preceding the application deadline. Priority consideration will be granted to applicants who have also completed the Jack and Jill of America Leadership Module. Recipients will receive a $2,500 scholarship in their freshman year, and may renew the scholarship in their sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for this scholarship award, applicants were required to meet the following criteria:

  1. Be an African American US citizen or US permanent resident.
  2. Be currently classified as a graduating high school senior, who will be enrolled as an incoming college freshman for the 2024-2025 academic year at any US-located accredited 4-year institution.
  3. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Be able to certify, through a supervisor’s recommendation, the completion of a minimum of 60 hours of active community service between June 2023-June 2024.
    • Note: Community Service refers to all unpaid volunteer and service projects/activities you have participated in within your community, and do not have to be conducted through your high school.
  5. Have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2024-2025 academic year, and have a demonstrated unmet financial aid need, which will be verified to UNCF by the applicant’s institution.

Application Requirements

  • A current official or unofficial academic transcript.
  • List 2 – 5 examples of how the applicant demonstrated leadership within the last 12 months.
  • List 2 – 5 examples of community service that the applicant has participated in within the last 12 months totaling a minimum of 60 hours.
  • A 1-page essay responding to the following prompt: In 350-600 words, discuss the lessons you have learned while participating in volunteer and service projects in your community during the last 12 months, and discuss how these experiences will prepare you for your future career.
  • One (1) Reference Form submitted by a teacher, administrator, or community leader who supervised one or more of the applicant’s service projects.