Cheryl R. Norey Memorial Scholarship
The Cheryl Norey Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Cheryl Norey, who served the Jackson community for over 30 years. A passionate advocate for feminism, Cheryl’s life was rooted in the principles of equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all. She was particularly committed to empowering women through education and self-determination, focusing on supporting girls and women in Jackson County as they pursue their academic goals. Cheryl aimed to assist girls and women who are the first in their families to attend college and who face significant challenges in their lives. With deep pride in her work, Cheryl aspired to create a lasting legacy of opportunity for the girls and women of her community.
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Eligibility Requirements:
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Resident of Jackson County, Michigan
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Girls, women, and gender-expansive individuals who identify as girls or women who are a graduating high school senior, student with a GED, home-schooled, previous (undergraduate) recipient, student already enrolled in and taking undergraduate classes, returning learner, student planning to attend graduate school, or student already enrolled in graduate school
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First in immediate family to attend college
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Demonstrate financial need by any of the following:
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Were or currently are homeless
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Were or currently are in the foster care system
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Were eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program for two or more years in primary or secondary school
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Were or currently are eligible for Federal Pell grants
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Received support from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) as a parent or child.
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Currently attend or plan to attend a two- or four-year nonprofit college, university, or trade school in the United States carrying a minimum of 12 semester hours or equivalent.
Renewable: Yes, up to four times
Scholarship Award: Up to $5,000
Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic related costs
Emergency Fund: Recipients of this scholarship will have access to an emergency fund of up to $500 per student per year. It is designed to assist with one-time, unforeseen financial emergencies that could prevent them from completing their degree or certification.
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