Jacob Irven Johnson Memorial Book Scholarship
Jacob Irven Johnson was a beloved father and a pillar of his community who is dearly missed by his family and friends.
Jacob was committed to education, community, and empowerment, especially for young African American men who often aren’t encouraged to pursue college degrees. As college enrollment rates decline among men, especially men of color, educating boys about their post-high school options and providing aid so they can pursue all of their dreams is crucial.
This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Jacob Irven Johnson by supporting young men who are enrolling in college degrees.
Any African American male high school senior or undergraduate student in Missouri (St. Louis preferred) may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but those who graduated from a high school in the St. Louis Public School system, members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and those enrolled in ROTC are preferred.
To apply, tell us what community means to you, how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals, and which preferred group you fall into (if applicable).
What does community mean to you and how will this scholarship help you reach your goals? If you fall into one of the three criteria mentioned above, tell us about that experience and what it means to you.
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The application deadline is Aug 10, 2024. Winners will be announced on Sep 10, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 10, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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