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Check out our 2024 results! SAVE THE DATE - 2025 FALL GALA - YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS BIENNIAL CELEBRATION! Friday, September 19th from 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM at the historic Jackson City Center (formerly Masonic Temple), 145 West Cortland, Jackson, Michigan. Join us as we celebrate with donors, community members, and nonprofit organizations making our community a better place to live and work for all! Recommended dress code is cocktail attire. Tables of eight $1,000; Individual tickets $125. Seating is limited on a first come first serve basis. REGISTRATION & PAYMENT For any additional questions, please email lmcdaniel@jacksoncf.org

WHAT WE DO ABOUT Since 1948, The Jackson Community Foundation has been helping donors make the most of their charitable and philanthropic goals. We are a tax-exempt, grantmaking public charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and leading positive change for the citizens of Jackson County, Michigan. We support effective nonprofits doing the “boots on the ground” work to provide real solutions to the issues facing our community. We carry out this broad mission by building permanent endowment funds and using a portion of the annual income to support a variety of local non-profit organizations and students through grants, special projects, and scholarships. Most of our assets are held in separate funds established by local individuals, families, businesses, or charitable institutions. When you are ready to make a lasting impact on your community, we are here to help! MISSION We connect people and resources to causes that strengthen and build our community. For Jackson. For good. Forever. EQUITY STATEMENT VISION Our vision is a thriving community where all people have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. JOURNEY STATEMENT VALUES Act with Integrity & Transparency Embrace Diversity & Inclusion Advance Equity Inspire Partnerships, Collaboration & Collective Impact VALUES DEFINED HOW DOES A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WORK? IT STARTS WITH A HEART FOR COMMUNITY 1 DONOR Anyone can be a donor and make a gift of any size. Some donations are pooled together to make a greater impact like the Community Needs Fund. 2 DONOR ENGAGEMENT We work with our donors to help them realize their philanthropic goals. Maybe you're are passionate about pets or maybe you're undecided. We are here to help! We continually monitor the emerging needs in Jackson County. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP JCF staff supports the following organizations by providing leadership and support through their participation: ADVOCATES AND LEADERS FOR POLICE AND COMMUNITY TRUST (ALPACT) The purpose ALPACT is to examine issues affecting police and community relations and ensure equitable enforcement of laws. EMERGENCY NEEDS COALITION Is an informal group of nonprofits, government, and faith that discuss needs in the community and the ever changing sources of assistance that is available for those in need. JACKSON COLLABORATIVE NETWORK The Jackson Collaborative Network is a collective impact network of more than 500 members that includes local educators, business leaders, social service providers, residents with lived experience, physical and mental health providers, philanthropy and local elected officials. Network members are committed to working together in alignment with shared values of equity, authentic engagement, and continuous learning to identify and address the root causes of issues that affect the success and well-being of Jackson County residents. HUMAN SERVICE COORDINATING ALLIANCE (HSCA) is Jackson County's only director level collaborative among social service organizations. Leaders of the community gather together regularly to discuss how to provide and deliver the best human services possible to our community with the belief that we are stronger and more effective working together. STAFF Monica Moser President & CEO Lisa McDaniel Marketing & Communications Director Kelly Froedtert Operations Director Erik Lyman Donor & Community Relationship Director Monica Bouman Scholarship & Youth Program Director Stephanie Schiro Grant Program Director Shayla Williams Administrative Assistant BOARD OF TRUSTEES Since 1948, JCF has had the pleasure of being served by countless individuals who have given of their time, talents, and knowledge to create a foundation that continually gives back to its community. We sincerely thank our Our Emeritus Trustees for their generous contributions to making the Jackson Community Foundation what it is today! OUR EMERITUS TRUSTEES Fatima Bashir Youth Advisory Committee Stephanie Belcher Manager of Experience, Insights, & Analytics Henry Ford Health Tobin Dunigan President Lakeshore Family Partners Michelle Fowler CPA Principal Rehmann Jeremy Frew Executive Director Ella Sharp Museum Rajanya Ghosh Youth Advisory Committee Marcus Gill Employees & Community Relations Officer JCISD Jeff Karmol Retired Finance Executive Gerdeau Rick Mills Attorney Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Victoria Moore HVD Lines Program Manager Consumers Energy Steve Noble Program Manager SOM - EGLE Sheila Patterson Supervisor Corporate Facilities Consumers Energy Geri Phelps Self-Employed Accounting Services Nick Reynolds Portfolio Manager Dillon & Associates Dr. Tovah Sheldon Senior Director of Innovative School Design Michigan Virtual Stuart Smith VP Treasurer Dawn Food Products, Inc. Carl Spaeth Retired Corporate Credit Manager Alro Steel Corp. Kevin "KC" Sykes Financial Advisor The Sykes Group at Morgan Stanley Angela Wetherby Senior Attorney Consumers Energy OUR HISTORY YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE YAC is a youth-focused and youth-administered grant committee within the Jackson Community Foundation (JCF). The YAC program was established in 1989 through a challenge grant from the Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Kellogg’s intent was to establish youth as philanthropists and build permanent endowment funds to meet youth-related needs within each community. YAC addresses the needs of youth in Jackson County by awarding grants to community organizations that benefit youth. At the same time, it provides the students involved in the program an opportunity to volunteer their time and talents to better their community while developing philanthropic leadership skills and valuable experience. Since YAC's inception, they have distributed over $1 million dollars to projects that impact the youth of Jackson County! WHAT WE DO Grant annually approximately $20,000 for: -Youth Mental Heath - Mini-grants for small classroom projects - Grants for youth related programs Volunteer in Jackson County Develop Leadership Skills WHO Approx 30 students, 8th-12 graders in Jackson County WHY Make a difference! Be a part of a fun, diverse, youth-led leadership group impacting our community by funding youth supported programs and volunteerism. WHEN Meetings are typically twice a month on Monday evenings during the school year APPLICATION FINANCIALS The Jackson Community Foundation is a public foundation established to aggregate funds created by individuals, families, corporations and nonprofit organizations to benefit programs and services primarily for people in Jackson County, Michigan. The accounting policies of the Foundation conform to generally accepted accounting principles as applicable to nonprofit organizations. Any information regarding the investment of charitable dollars and any associated fees is also available upon request. *Meets the Council on Foundations National Standards for Community Foundations 2024 Annual Report/Calendar 2023 Annual Report/Calendar AUDITED FINANCIALS 2023 Audited Financials 2022 Audited Financials 2021 Audited Financials 2020 Audited Financials FORM 990 2023 Form 990 2022 Form 990 2021 Form 990 2020 Form 990 FINANCIALS & DONOR LIST 2024 2023 2022 2021 QUARTERLY FINANICALS Q4 2024 JCF VOLUNTEER AND COMMITTEE MEMBER INTEREST APPLICATION VOLUNTEER Thank you so much for your interest in applying to become a volunteer or committee member of the Jackson Community Foundation! As we work to advance our mission, we recognize that our team must be equipped to reflect the people in our community. We hope that through this process, we engage applicants who bring a diverse set of identities and lived experiences, to allow us to better serve our community. As we consider applications, we commit to a transparent process throughout. Thank you again for your interest and generosity for sharing your time, talent, ties, and treasure. We look forward to learning more about you. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ PRIOR TO APPYING FOR A VOLUNTEER POSITION Embracing diversity and inclusion and advancing equity are values we hold dear, are connected to our mission, and critical to ensure the well-being of the community we serve. Please review our Equity Statment, Mission and Values prior to applying for a volunteer position. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Audit Committee - CLOSED Finance Committee - OPEN - 2 openings; must have accounting experience Governance Committee - CLOSED Grant Committee - CLOSED Scholarship Committee - OPEN Scholarship Reviewer - CLOSED Youth Advisory Committee - CLOSED EQUITY STATEMENT, MISSION, VISION & VALUES COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS GENERAL APPLICATION

CREATE YOUR FUND CREATE YOUR LEGACY Our Funds are tailored to you and what you wish to accomplish. We have options from having no involvement at all to more hands-on involvement in grantmaking. It's your choice. And whatever you choose, ALL funds provide the opportunity to create a lasting legacy that carries on your name or the name of a loved one. FUND OPTIONS GIVING WORKSHEET DO YOU WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR GIVING WHILE MULTIPLYING YOUR IMPACT? Consider the Community Needs Fund. COMMUNITY NEEDS FUND DID YOU KNOW THERE IS AN OPTION TO RETAIN YOUR INVESTMENT ADVISOR? Gifts of $250,000 or more may qualify for an Individually Managed Fund allowing you to keep your investment advisor while getting the tax advantages and resources at a community foundation. Please refer to our Individually Managed Funds Policy. If you have any questions, we would be happy to set up a personal meeting. Please call the office or email us today! SIX EASY STEPS TO START YOUR FUND AND LEGACY TODAY! 1. Choose your fund name 2. Choose your fund purpose 3. Select which type of fund 4. Sign a fund agreement describing your charitable intent 5. Make a gift of cash, securities, etc. to establish a fund or provide a gift through a bequest 6. Watch you fund grow by investment and additional contributions CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S FUTURE NEW FUND RESOURCES INVESTMENT ADVISORS Your Partner in Philanthropy Carter Wickwire Society First Codicil Community vs. Private foundations Spending Policy Donor Advised Brochure Investment Policy Bequest Form COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATIONS RESOURCES Planned Giving Guide Tax Planning Issues Charitable Contributions THE CARTER WICKWIRE SOCIETY CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S FUTURE JCF was founded in 1948 with two special gifts. During World War II, the families of Lt. John L. Carter and Pfc. John Gilbert Wickwire donated proceeds from the life insurance policies in the name of their sons, both of whom lost their lives in battle, to ultimately form the Jackson Community Foundation. The Carter and Wickwire families understood the importance of planning for the future and creating a legacy for their families. By naming the Jackson Community Foundation in your will, you can join a distinctive list of individuals and families who are doing the same. Learn more here THANK YOU MEMBERS Matthew D. and Sharon A. Augustine Jody Bacon Mary Baird Jackie and Jerry Booth Carole Briggs and John Briggs John and Lisa Butterfield Susan Diebold Georgia and Travis Fojtasek Jim and Joyce Grace Mr. Richard Allen Iverson Mary Theresa Mills Family R. Dale Moretz Monica Moser and Steven Trosin Chad Noble Hendrik Schuur Drs. James P. and Wendelyn A. Serino Richard Sigers Al Spiess, Jr. Sandra Svoboda Ric Walton Carlene Walz Lefere

Carter Wickwire Philanthropy Award For the Foundation’s 70th Anniversary in 2018, we began a new tradition that honors the past while recognizing our present day philanthropists. The Carter Wickwire Philanthropy Award honors a living individual or couple for their contribution to help grow the Jackson Community Foundation’s impact in Jackson County through philanthropy. The following Individuals are past recipients that have exemplified the meaning of philanthropy by dedicating their time and talent to better our community. We would like to congratulate our past recipients: 2018 Carlene Walz Lefere, 2019 Georgia and Travis Fojtasek, 2020 Anthony “Tony” Hurst, and 2022 Dr. Jerry Booth, 2023 Jim and Joyce Grace. Click the link below to read their nomination form and find out why they were so deserving of this award! Jim and Joyce Grace Dr. Jerry Booth Carlene Walz Lefere Anthony “Tony” Hurst Georgia and Travis Fojtasek Dr. Kevin Lavery

When you make a secure credit card donation to the Jackson Community Foundation, you are helping us improve the quality of life of Jackson County's citizens, for today, and tomorrow! Secure Credit Card Donation DONATE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: DO NOT ADD A DOLLAR SIGN ($) IN TH E "AMOUNT". Use the "Description Box" to indicate Fund name. If you would like your gift designated to be In Memory or In Honor of someone, add IMO or IHO in the description box and we will email you for details. ATTN: FUND REPRESENTATIVES We have a new Donate portal with more information about your fund. While we made every effort to accurately show the intent of your fund, we understand you may like changes to your fund's display. If you would like to discuss different options, please email lmcdaniel@jacksoncf.org Mail in Donation To pay by check, complete the gift designation form and mail to: 100 S. Jackson Street, Ste 200, Jackson, MI 49201 Mail in gift designation form Looking for other ways to give? Learn more in our Gift Acceptance Policy. The policy is to serve the best interests of the Jackson Community Foundation (JCF), its donors, and the community at large by providing guidelines for accepting various types of gifts for various types of funds, and in establishing funds. Given the increasing popularity of a wide range of gifts as well as an equally wide range of planned giving options, JCF recognizes the value of carefully crafted policies and procedures that will allow us to effectively work with donors to ensure that their gift results in the greatest value to JCF, the Donor, and the community we serve. To request a copy, email jcf@jacksoncf.org

FORMS & RESOURCES GRANTS Grant opportunities are available to Jackson County, Michigan: 501(c)3 Nonprofits Governmental Agencies School Districts Churches Community Groups Out of County organizations serving Jackson County GRANT REPORT 2023 ALL GRANTS IN ALPHA ORDER MEDIA LIST & PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION COMMUNITY NEEDS ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTMAKING PRIORITY, AIMS, AND GUIDELINES Youth Impact Grant The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a youth-focused and youth-administered grant committee within the Jackson Community Foundation. YAC addresses the needs of youth in Jackson County by awarding grants to community organizations that benefit youth. At the same time, it provides the students involved in the program an opportunity to volunteer their time and talents to better their community while developing philanthropic leadership skills and valuable experience. Eligibility: 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, school districts, churches and units of government impacting youth in Jackson County, Michigan for youth related programs and projects Grant Amount: Up to $3,000 Upcoming Grant Round: Not currently accepting applications Deadline: TBA Teachers Fund Teachers Fund was established in 1992 with a grant from the Hurst Foundation. Grant proposals are reviewed by an advisory committee consisting of educators representing public and private schools in Jackson County. The Teachers Fund is dedicated to rewarding creative and innovative K-12 (public, private and home school) classroom educational projects up to $3,000.The Teachers Fund is dedicated to rewarding creative and innovative K-12 classroom educational projects. Grant Amount: Up to $3,000 Deadline: July 7, 2025 at 5PM APPLICATION Community-Building Events The Jackson Community Foundation (JCF) focuses a small amount of grantmaking dollars each year to support local community-building events that also align with our Mission, Vision, Values, and our Community Needs Endowment Fund Grantmaking Priority, Aims, and Guidelines. Grant Amount: Typically between $200 - $500 Deadline: Throughout the calendar year APPLICATION Systems Change The Jackson Community Foundation will support coalitions of organizations actively and authentically collaborating with Jackson County’s most economically challenged communities and neighborhoods and working together to find solutions to our most persistent and complex problems. We are looking to support systems change efforts that align with one or more of our “Grantmaking Aims”: We Are Healthy We Reach Our Full Potential We Live in a Socially Just Community We Are Safe Our Basic Needs Are Met Grant Amount: Up to $20,000 Deadline: September 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM or until funds run out, whichever comes first. APPLICATION Communities in Action Purpose: To support the determination and passion of Jackson County’s grassroots, “boots on the ground,” community-based organizations, neighborhood groups, etc. that help residents actively join together to improve their city block, neighborhood, or community. Eligibility: Grassroots, community-based organizations, or neighborhood groups that meet several criteria. Deadline: September 30th or until all funds are spent To Apply: If you are interested in learning more about this grant or to apply, email Stephanie Schiro, Grant Program Director, at sschiro@jacksoncf.org Jackson Young Professionals This Fund was created with collaborative grants from the Consumers Energy Endowment Fund, the Asset Map Special Project Fund and the President’s Discretionary Fund, all component funds of the Foundation. The Jackson Young Professionals grew out of the Anchor Initiative, a program that supports living, buying and innovating in downtown Jackson. The group was established to promote social & career development as well as encourage community outreach and volunteerism. Grant focus are programs designed to improve the quality of life for Jackson County residents. Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations serving Jackson County, Michigan Grant Amount: Up to $1,000 Deadline: Not currently accepting applications. I Love My Community Grant The "I Love My Community Endowment Fund" was established in memory of Barbara Ramp. "My grandmother, Barbara Ramp, was one of the most genuine, giving people I have ever known. While thinking about setting up this fund I was reminded of her generous spirit," said Carolyn Moser, Fund Representative. Does your nonprofit organization have a great idea? If so, the "I Love My Community Endowment Fund" wants to hear all about it! Grant Amount: Up to $1,000 Deadline: Not currently accepting applications. YAC Youth Mental Health Grant The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a youth-focused and youth-administered grant committee within the Jackson Community Foundation (JCF). Over 800 local high school students completed the YAC Needs Assessment survey each year. The results clearly indicate that youth mental health concerns are a significant issue for the youth of Jackson County. Based on these findings, YAC l conducts an annual grant round focusing only on youth mental health projects. Eligible Applicants: 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, school districts, churches and units of government impacting youth mental health in Jackson County, Michigan Grant Amount: Up to $3,000 Deadline: Not currently accepting applications. So All Youth Can Play Sports This grant round made possible by the Wirebaugh Family Youth Sports Fund. "Our family has always been active in sports, both participating and watching, and feel these activities contribute to becoming a successful, well-rounded person. It helps keep kids out of trouble and some companies like to hire those kids who have played sports because they have learned how to get along with others and become team players." -The Wirebaugh Family To support youth (up to age 18) of Jackson County, Michigan in their active participation in sports, whether organized by schools, youth leagues, or local nonprofits. These grants are intended to help youth to participate in sports who may not otherwise be able to afford to play. Grant Amount: Up to $500 Deadline: Until all funds are spent APPLICATION YAC Mini-Grant The YAC Mini-Grant program accepts K-12 student written grants for classroom projects. This unique program originated here at JCF and is now replicated around the state. Designed to introduce the concept of a community foundation and our work, students complete a grant proposal and budget. Funds can be used for materials, projects or programs that benefit youth, encourage volunteerism and enhance the school environment. Grant Amount: Up to $300 Deadline : Closed until October 1st To Apply: Email mbouman@jacksoncf.org for application Program & Operational Support Grants The Jackson Community Foundation is awarding Operational Support and Program grants to cover the short-term operating needs of 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and the programmatic expenses of 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, school districts, and governmental entities serving Jackson County. GRANT ROUND 1: Application Opens: Mid-February 2025 Deadline: March 3rd at 5PM Award Notification: By early June 2025 GRANT ROUND 2: Application Opens: Mid-July 2025 Deadline: September 8th at 5PM Award Notification: By early November 2025

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Grantee Forms & Information Press Release Press releases are a great way to share news about the grant with our community. Please email a press release announcing your grant and your upcoming work to local media. Choose at least one organization from the list that is most relevant to your organization. When sending the release to your local media contacts, we recommend including it in the body of the email instead of as an attachment. Social Media - Spread the Good News! We'd want to publicize your work! If your organization uses Facebook: 1. Like us on Facebook 2. Post your media release and any photos on your page and tag us in your message by adding @jacksoncommunityfoundation. 3. We will then share it on page as well. If your organization does not use social media, now is a great time to consider jumping on board and sharing news with your network! Pictures We love photos! We encourage you to submit photographs to the Foundation that tell the story of how your grant provided for the community. These photos may be used on our website, in annual reports and other appropriate publications which will further publicize the good work of your organization. We welcome digital (preferably high-resolution) or hard copy (which we can scan and send back to you). By sending us a picture, the Foundation will assume you have received permission for use of the photograph for marketing purposes. Logo If you would like to feature our logo on print or online materials relating to your grant, we would be happy to provide you with a high-resolution file. Please contact our Marketing & Communicatons Director, Lisa McDaniel, at lmcdaniel@jacksoncf.org . Include a note briefly describing the materials and how you plan to feature the logo, and she will send you the file Media List

Jackson Community Foundation Community Grants. Grant Deadlines. Community Investment Priority Areas. Community Impact Program & Operational Support Grants The Jackson Community Foundation's Grant Committee prioritizes funding for programs, services, and systems change initiatives that provide opportunities for learning, action, and advocacy aimed at advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in Jackson County. This grant is funded by the Community Needs Endowment Fund. In this grant round, we are accepting program and operating grant applications. Though they share the same deadline, each grant type has a separate application and budget form. Applicants can only submit one application in this grant round. Beginning in 2022, the JCF Grant Committee is pleased to operate under our new “Community Needs Endowment Fund Grantmaking Priority, Aims and Guidelines.” Before applying, we strongly encourage all applicants to read through this document which can be found below in “Grant Information and Resources.” Program Gra nt Bu dget Form Sample Program Grant Application PROGRAM GRANT: Limit requests to $20,000 for programs benefitting the residents of Jackson County, Michigan. Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, school districts, governmental entities (for programs, goods or services that are not funded through taxpayer dollars), and churches (for nonreligious purposes) are eligible to apply. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GRANT: T he Operational Support Grant was created to address the operational needs of nonprofit organizations. Operational Grant Amounts: Nonprofits with an annual budget under $150,000 may apply for up to $10,000. Nonprofits with an annual budget between $150,000 and $500,000 may apply for up to $15, 000. Nonprofits with an annual budget over $500,000 may apply for up to $20,000. Operational Support Grant Budget Form Sample Oper ational Support Grant Application OR APPLICATION: Program & Operational Support Grants ***Please note we are using a new grant application system. You will be required to set up a user ID and password. Upon login, look under the opportunities tab to access both applications.*** Grant Information and Resources GRANT ROUND 1: Application Opens: Mid-February 2025 Deadline: March 3rd at 5PM Award Notification: By early June 2025 GRANT ROUND 2: Application Opens: Mid-July 2025 Deadline: September 8th at 5PM Award Notification: By early November 2025 General Grant Application Documentation: Whether reques ting a Program Grant or Operational Support Grant, applicants need to up load: Completed JCF Grant Budget Form. Last fiscal year-end financial statement, Form 990, or audit. This fiscal year's most recent monthly or quarterly financial statement. Community Needs Endowment Fund Grantmaking Priority, Aims and Guidelines FAQs Contact Stephanie Schiro, Grant Program Director at 517-787-1321 or sschiro@jacksoncf.org GOapply user guide

Jackson Community Foundation List of Scholarships and Criteria. Scholarship Application. LEARN MORE OR DONATE! 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. ALL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA AT A GLANCE Whitney C. Albertson Memorial Scholarship Award Arasim-Obuchowski Scholarship Bernice Barabash Sports Scholarship Dennis J. Beck Memorial Scholarship Erma E. Biedermann Scholarship Marvin W. & Rosaline A. Brandau Scholarship Dorothy and Dick Burgess Scholarship Stacy Lynn Davis Youth Leadership Scholarship Antonia Dellas Memorial Scholarship John J. Dellas Memorial Scholarship Eleanor A. Ernest Scholarship Melissa Eleanor Ernest Scholarship Robert P. Ernest Scholarship Georgia and Travis Fojtasek Scholarship Martha & Oliver Hansen Memorial Scholarship Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Empowerment Scholarship Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Family Scholarship Henry Ford Jackson Hospital New Beginnings Scholarship William & Beatrice Kavanaugh Memorial Scholarship Andrew LaFaive Memorial Scholarship MACI Scholarship Lawrence & Joanne Maino Memorial Scholarship Cheryl R. Norey Scholarship June Danby & Pat Pearse Education Scholarship Phillip Guy Richardson Memorial Scholarship Janet C. Rochefort Scholarship for Single Moms Dr. William A. & Marceleine J. Sautter Hanover-Horton - H. S. Youth of Promise Scholarship Eileen J. Smith, R.N. Memorial Scholarship Faith Speckhard Scholarship J. Sheridan Stewart Scholarship Paul Tejada Memorial Scholarship Thought 1 Scholarship Sue Walicki Nursing Scholarship

Myer and Lois Franklin Scholarship Myer and Lois Franklin, life long residents of Jackson, Michigan, were highly appreciative of the success they enjoyed as a result of the opportunities afforded them in the Jackson community. In order to give back to others, they chose to leave a legacy of education. As strong believers in the power of education, the Myer and Lois Franklin Charitable Trust was established to be utilized as a vehicle for providing scholarships to residents of Jackson County. The ability to give back to the community and the right to an education for all was of extreme importance to the Franklins. They created the trust to provide scholarships embracing all members of the Jackson community no matter what their background in an effort to promote acceptance and access to education to those seeking same. All scholarship recipients are expected to be a role model for the Jackson community and to demonstrate the qualities and perform the activities which enabled them to be selected as an outstanding scholarship recipient. Application Deadline: When we receive 200 completed applications or February 12, 2025, whichever comes first. Eligibility Requirements: Resident of Jackson County, Michigan Those enrolled in the Jackson County Early College may apply in their 13th year of after Previous recipients are encouraged to reapply, however renewal is not guaranteed Renewable: Yes Scholarship Award: Between $1,000 - $5,000 Scholarship Use: Tuition and fees Application