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Explore scholarship and grant opportunities in Jackson, MI. The Jackson Community Foundation connects you with local non-profit organizations for support. 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. Required Documents: 1 Letter of Recommendation Transcript Proof of FAFSA completion *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. BERNICE BARABASH SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP JCF COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP Now Accepting Applications. To learn more about any of our scholarship history, eligibility requirements, or to donate to an individual scholarship, click here: Scholarships DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 11TH AT 5PM 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! READ MORE ***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 MYER AND LOIS FRANKLIN SCHOLARSHIP 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. Deadline: Closed until November 2026 Required Documents: Two Letters of Recommendation Transcript * The application is now closed. We have reached the maximum number of applicants as requested by the donor. JAMES L. AND MARY L. GEISMAN FUTURE LEADERSHIP SCHOLOARSHIP TRADES PROGRAMS 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. Open For TRADES ONLY APPLICATIONS February 1st - March 15th at 5PM. READ MORE Congratulations 2025 Scholarship Recipients! Check out this year's recipients here!

James L. and Mary L. Geisman Future Leadership Foundation The Scholarship's purpose is to support future leaders by easing a portion of their financial burden and enabling access to a strong educational foundation. Scholarship Eligibility Requirement: Proof of acceptance to an accredited two-year or four-year college/university, a trade school, or a certificate program (i.e. EMT, phlebotomy, etc.). Level of study includes ninth grade students and above who plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college/university, a trade school, or a certificate program. Who Can Apply: Ninth Grade student or above Graduating Senior Home-school student Returning Adult Residency: Requirement for applicants to be a resident within a 50-mile radius of the center of Jackson. Scholarship Criteria: (Criteria must be objective, non-discriminatory, and reasonably related to the purpose of the scholarship) 2.0 GPA or higher Full or Part-time Documentation of current program balance owed, after any additional aid is applied. Scholarship Award Amount: Maximum award $2,500. Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic related costs. Scholarship Renewal: Scholarship recipients are eligible to re-apply for potential renewal for a maximum of four (4) times or up to 50% of the original course cost. Scholarship Awards: Scholarship checks will be sent directly to the institute of higher education or to the trade school. TRADES APPLICATION ***NON-TRADES APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED DURING GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP SEASON, CHECK BACK IN EARLY DECEMBER

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Board of Trustees List Stephanie Belcher Manager of Experience, Insights, & Analytics Henry Ford Health Kristi Edgar Executive Vice President American 1 Credit Union Marcus Gill Employees & Community Relations Officer JCISD Elizabeth Mitchell Youth Advisory Committee Geri Phelps Self-Employed Accounting Services Stuart Smith VP Treasurer Dawn Food Products, Inc. Angela Wetherby Senior Attorney Consumers Energy Tiffany Dolley Consumers Energy Manager Jeremy Frew Executive Director Ella Sharp Museum Jeff Karmol Retired Finance Executive Gerdeau Joie Nelson Nursing Administrator Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Nick Reynolds Portfolio Manager Dillon & Associates Carl Spaeth Retired Corporate Credit Manager Alro Steel Corp. Tobin Dunigan President Lakeshore Family Partners Rajanya Ghosh Youth Advisory Committee Rick Mills Attorney Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Steve Noble Program Manager SOM - EGLE Dr. Tovah Sheldon Senior Director of Innovative School Design Michigan Virtual Kevin "KC" Sykes Financial Advisor The Sykes Group at Morgan Stanley

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Stay updated on grant opportunities and community endowment funds for local non-profit organizations in Jackson, MI, with our media release for grantees. 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

Support local non-profit organizations and community endowment funds in Jackson, MI. Your donation helps create scholarship and grant opportunities for all! 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