Janey Mae was a mother who showed her children undying love and support. Even after her passing, her memory and love have continued to impact the lives of her children and of people she would never meet.
Children who have lost a parent and live in single-parent households may have a tougher time transitioning to college life than their peers.
This scholarship is a testament to the connection that parents have with their children, and how this connection cannot be broken, even when faced with death.
This scholarship is meant for a high school student who has lost a parent or legal guardian and desires support as they transition from high school into college.
Any high school junior or senior that has lost a parent and has a GPA of 2.5 or above, may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us know how living in a single-parent household has molded you and how it continues to shape you into the person you are today.
How has living in a single-parent household molded you? How does it continue to shape you into the person you are today?
The application deadline is May 8, 2022. Winners will be announced on Jun 10, 2022.
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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 Jun 10, 2022. 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.