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Jones High School Scholarship Fund

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Established in 2000 by the citizens of Jones, this scholarship encourage high school graduates to pursue higher education. To be eligible, applicants must be a graduating senior and must have completed their junior and senior years at Jones High School. Applicants must have GPA 3.0 and ACT 19, and have demonstrated participation in at least one extracurricular activity at the high school or in the community.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high school seniors
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    ACT 19
  • School:
    Must have completed their junior and senior years at Jones High School
  • Extracurricular:
    Must have participated in at least one extra-curricular activity at the high school or in the community

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Explain why you deserve to be a recipient of this scholarship and describe your academic and career goals that you can achieve with this award. (Please limit to 500 words.); Write an essay in which you share information about yourself and your goals: (a) Who and how did someone inspire you to continue your education? (b) Describe a defining moment in your life, and if it was a negative experience, how did you turn it around? (c) Describe a high school classroom activity or assignment that was challenging and gave you a feeling of mastery when completed. (d) Write about an adult you have met through an extracurricular activity who prompted you to consider a career or profession like theirs. Please include reference to your academic/career goals, as well as your extracurricular involvements if applicable. (500 word maximum.)
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Please submit the name and email address of someone--teacher/professor, guidance counselor, principal, community leader, or employer--who can submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The person you request a letter from should be able to speak to your abilities and capacity in the areas of education, leadership and community service.
  • Other Materials:
    FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) or a 1040 if you cannot complete the FAFSA; Attach a photograph (head shot style, no "selfies")

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