ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS


Athletic Scholarships  Listed below are the descriptions and requirements for each individual scholarship. Each Scholarship fund has ranked, in order of scoring importance, the eligibility criteria specific to that fund. 

IMPORTANT: Do not complete the web-based application for the Bernice Barabash Sports Scholarship.  Download this application and return by mail or in-person to the Jackson County Community Foundation by February 28, 2008. 

Downloadable Bernice Barabash Sports Scholarship

Bernice Barabash Sports Scholarship (Hockey) (non-renewable) 

The Bernice Barabash Sports Scholarship provides two scholarships, one for a qualified student in grades 7, 8, or 9 and one for a qualified student in grades 10, 11 or 12.  The award recognizes youth that participate in the sport while maintaining high academic standards in preparation for future educational enrichment.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be a student in grades 7, 8, 9 or 10, 11, 12 

  • Must hold a minimum 3.0 grade point average 

  • Must play hockey during the 2007-2008 school year. 

  • Must live in Jackson County or surrounding communities that do not have ice arenas in their area.

  • Plan to attend an accredited college or university program, or vocational/technical institute

    SELECTION CRITERIA:  Selection of scholarship recipients will be made by a lottery draw of qualified applicants 

    SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Two $1,000 awards: one for a student in grade 7, 8 or 9 and one for a student in grade 10, 11 or 12.  Prior recipients are not eligible to apply.