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JCF COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS   

IMPORTANT: We made applying easier! Your application gives you access to 30+ different scholarships. Eligibility requirements vary from minimum GPA, area of study, new graduate or returning learner, financial need, etc. If you meet the eligibility requirements for any of our scholarships, you will automatically be added to that scholarship's pool of candidates (with the exception of the Bernice Barabash Sports Scholarship - see below) saving your time searching which scholarship you should apply for.

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​Required Documents:

  • 1 Letter of Recommendation

  • Transcript 

  • Proof of FAFSA completion

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*Please note The Bernice Barabash Sports Scholarship (for students in grades 7-12 who play hockey, including home-schooled students) does have a separate application process. 

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Now Accepting Applications.

To learn more about any of our scholarship history, eligibility requirements, or to donate to an individual scholarship, click here: Scholarships

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DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY 11TH AT 5PM

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EARLY BIRD DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY  2nd at 5PM. All applitions received by this date will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $1,000 Scholarship!

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***The Jackson Legacy Scholarship Fund includes many sub funds from individual and families that chose to align their funding with this scholarship.  Legacy Scholarship Sub Funds 

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The Jackson Community Foundation administrates the Myer and Lois Franklin Scholarship for the Franklin family.  Therefore, this scholarship have a separate application process than the JCF Competitive Scholarships.​

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Deadline: Closed after first 200 applications are received OR February 11th at 5PM whichever comes first!

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Required Documents: 

  • Two Letters of Recommendation

  • Transcript

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Applications

Received as of 12/1:

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Eligibility: Proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university, a trade school, or a certificate program (i.e. EMT, phlebotomy, etc.

 

Who can apply? Students and returning learners beginning in the ninth grade living within 50 mile radius of Jackson including home-school students.

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Open For TRADES ONLY APPLICATIONS November 1st - December 15th at 5PM.

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NON-TRADES APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED DURING GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP SEASON, OPENING DECEMBER 1ST

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Congratulations
2025 Scholarship
Recipients! 

Check out this year's recipients here!

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Contact

Jackson Community Foundation

100 S. Jackson Street, Ste. 200

Jackson, Michigan 49201

(517) 787-1321

(517) 787-4333

Opening Hours

Mon - Thurs

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Friday

By Appointment

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