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Learn about the Myer and Lois Franklin Scholarship, fostering educational access for all in Jackson, MI, through the Jackson Community Foundation. 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 powe r 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 ma tter what their background in an effort to promote acceptance and access to education to those seeking same. All s cholarship 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

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Celebrate local impact with the Carter Wickwire Philanthropy Award. Discover scholarship and grant opportunities for Jackson's non-profit organizations. 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

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

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

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Explore scholarship criteria at a glance! Find grant opportunities and community endowment funds in Jackson, MI with the Jackson Community Foundation. 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 CLOSED UNTIL FALL 2026 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 James L. and Mary L. Geisman Leadership Foundation Martha & Oliver Hansen Memorial Scholarship Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Empowerment Scholarship Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Family Scholarship Henry Ford Jackson Hospital New Beginnings Scholarship Jackson Legacy 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 Corbin Rangler Memorial Bluebird 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 Dr. Garland & Alex Scott Memorial 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

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