The Jackson Legacy Program will provide scholarships for most Jackson County high school graduates planning to attend Jackson Community College, Baker College of Jackson and Spring Arbor University.
If community service and grade point average requirements are met, a scholarship for the second year will also be available. Please note that scholarship awards and their continuation are dependent on the sufficiency of available funding. Students must apply each year.
Here at Jackson Legacy, you'll find a wealth of information for both parents and students. Future college students and their families have so many questions concerning a college education; we make it our goal to help provide the answers.
Our Mission:
To cultivate productive citizens through effective, relevant education; to provide Jackson County high school graduates with opportunities to further their education; to revitalize Jackson County.
Legacy Program Details
Jackson has many young people who aspire to attend college but need support to achieve their dream. In lieu of a drastic increase in federal government loans over the past decade, the Jackson Legacy Program will provide $3,000 scholarships for Jackson County high school graduates commencing their post secondary education at Jackson County institutions of higher learning for the first two years of their schooling.
Please note that scholarship awards and their continuation are dependent on the sufficiency of available funding.
Student Support
In order to assist students in preparing for college, The College Access Center opened and is located at the Jackson Crossing, our community’s largest and busiest shopping mall. The College Access Center (CAC) is one of only two access centers in the country located in a mall - a place where youth are located and feel at ease.
At the center, students and their families can learn about career options, scholarships, and get assistance with college applications and financial aid opportunities. The phone number is (517) 990-0671. |
What is the Jackson Legacy Program?
In short, the Jackson Legacy Program is a plan formulated by the Jackson Community Foundation to provide scholarships for qualifying Jackson County high school graduates.
The program provides students from Jackson County who plan to attend Jackson County institutions of higher learning with the financial capability to further their education. The Jackson Legacy Program looks to ensure that Jackson has effective pre and post-secondary educational opportunities to create productive citizens committed to the area's future.
Apply here or read more below.
Who is Eligible?
Qualifying, Jackson County high school graduates are eligible for the scholarship when used to enroll in a Jackson County institution of higher learning. Scholarship awards are dependent on the continuing availability of funds.
Conditions
If a student maintains the required grade point average while attending full time and performs 80 hours of verified community service within the calendar year, he or she may receive an additional scholarship award for year two of their education.
Schooling is not limited to a college or university. Technical certification or vocational training will also fall under the scholarship once specific programs are approved.
School districts and post-secondary institutions must also meet certain conditions to be a Legacy partner.
Jackson Legacy Scholarship - Student Handbook
Legacy Scholarship - Community Service Volunteer Tracking I
Legacy Scholarship - Community Service Volunteer Tracking II
How Will the Scholarship Be Distributed?
The $3,000 scholarships will be paid directly to the institution where the student is enrolled. The Legacy Scholarship is considered "last dollar". Any unused funds will be returned to the program for further distribution. Please note that scholarship awards and their continuation are dependent on the sufficiency of available funding. |
