The deadline for Junior Auxiliary of Columbus scholarship applications to be submitted is Feb. 7, earlier than usual.
JA of Columbus offers scholarship opportunities to Lowndes County graduating high school seniors who will be attending a college or university following graduation. In awarding scholarships, the chapter will consider the applicant’s scholastic excellence, participation in school and community activities, the applicant’s work with children, and his or her need for financial assistance. Preference is to assist deserving students who need financial assistance and who may not receive a large amount of scholarship money.
Scholarship opportunities include a number of one-time scholarships to be determined upon a review of the applications received. In addition, the chapter will award two special scholarships in memory of Junior Auxiliary members whose lives were dedicated to the service of others. These two scholarships, the Terry Brewer Spirit Scholarship and the Miss Eleanor Slaughter Excellence Scholarship, each consist of awards of $1,000 per semester for four years, for a total of $8,000 per scholarship.
The Terry Brewer Spirit Scholarship places emphasis on the applicant’s volunteer work with children, with a “servant’s heart,” and the Miss Eleanor Slaughter Excellence Scholarship places a primary emphasis on excellence exhibited in all areas: academic, extracurricular, leadership and community-based volunteerism.
Scholarship applications are available on the JA website, jacolumbus.org/applications. All completed applications and referral letters must be postmarked no later than Friday, Feb. 7, 2020.
Applications postmarked after Feb. 7 will not be considered.
All questions may be addressed to: Scholarship Chairman Alison Alexander by emailing [email protected].
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