The Jackson Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity that builds endowment funds to be used to better our community throughout the four corners of Jackson County, MI. An endowment speaks to the future of a community and the desire of people in the present to make sure that generations are ensured the same or better quality of life.
MISSION
We connect people and resources to causes that strengthen and build our community.
For Jackson. For good. Forever.
VISION
.Our vision is a thriving community where all people have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.
· Act with Integrity & Transparency
· Embrace Diversity & Inclusion
· Advance Equity
· Inspire Partnerships, Collaboration & Collective Impact
VALUES
We are NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
JCF Scholarship: One application can be used to apply for up to five scholarships. To determine which five scholarships you are eligible for, click the scholarship names below. *Please note the Bernice Barabash Scholarship does have a separate application.
ATTENTION JACKSON COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE (JCEC) STUDENTS
JCEC has impacted the definition of who is a graduating high school senior. Individual donors set their own eligibility criteria for our scholarships. We are working with the donors to determine which scholarships will accept applications from JCEC students.
QUICK LINK: Scholarship Criteria at a Glance
Attending a Jackson County College or University
Engineering & Manufacturing
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Grass Lake
Hanover-Horton
School Youth of Promise Scholarship
Jackson Public Schools
Michigan Center
Napoleon
Northwest, Springport, Western or Leslie High School students living in Tompkins Township
Identity-Based (single moms, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and racial minorities)
Hockey Scholarship