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The US JCI Senate Foundation will also award up to five $1000 scholarships (nationwide) to students who are entering a vocational/industrial education program.  From the applications we receive, the PA JCI Senate is able to submit one scholarship application for this category to the Foundation.  The same application and submission requirements are used, except SAT/ACT scores are not required.

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·         Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

● Students must demonstrate financial need.

·         Short Essay questions (1000 character limit including spaces)

● Solid teacher recommendation

● High school transcript

See link for more information!

Please note the selection criteria:

•              Student’s academic performance, financial need & commitment to cultural and intellectual diversity

•              Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, weighted or unweighted

•              New this year: the PACAC Scholarship is test blind. Even if a student has test scores, they will not be reviewed or included in the assessment of a student’s application.  The application form will not include a space to report test scores, and should scores be listed on a student’s transcript, they will not be considered by the reading committee.

At least one member of the secondary school counseling office, or community-based organization, must be a current PACAC member.

·         You must be a PSECU member by December 31, 2021 to be eligible to apply for the 2022 scholarship. Individuals with a custodial account are eligible to apply. Please note that joint owners are not considered members.

·         You must be a graduating senior attending a two- or four-year community college, college, or university. The college or university does not have to be in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students attending a technical school are not eligible.

Check the link for more information and requirements.

Criteria:
1. Scholastic achievement and motivation for higher education
2. Qualities and traits of leadership, citizenship, and service to school and community
3. Financial need
4. Recommendations from business education department member and/or school counselor must accompany application
5. A career in Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Business Communications, Business Management, Business Communications, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Computer/Technology, or Secretarial/Admin. Assistant)

A transcript and recommendation letter from one of the student’s math teachers is required.

·         Any senior within the FOP Lodge #63 coverage (Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Pike, & Wayne Counties) is eligible

·         Students must have good standing within respective community

·         Students must have NO disciplinary problems in or out of school

·         Students must have maintained 3.0 GPA or B average through their final two years of high school.

·         Apply through Counselors!

·         Contest is open to Wayne County students only who are entering a two or four year college under an agricultural, conservation, or environmentally oriented college curriculum/major.

·         No discrimination to race or sex.

·         The scholarship is for one payment of $500 the first year of college and one payment of $500 the second year of college.

·         One letter of reference must be included (Not from a teacher or family member)

·         One page, double spaced essay describing future goals and objectives must be submitted with the student’s application.

·         Transcript

·         School counselor or Principal signature on application

1) Be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in the US or Canada by the Fall of 2021.

2) Submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the application page.

3) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

4) Be a resident of the United States or Canada.

·         attend school in the Lackawaxen Watershed.  (The high schools in the Lackawaxen Watershed are Honesdale H. S., Wallenpaupack Area H.S., Western Wayne H. S., and Canaan Christian Academy H. S.)

·         intend to pursue a career supporting environmental conservation

·         plan to major in college in a subject area that will lead to the achievement of this career goal.

The amount of the award is $500.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.        Completed student application

2.        Essay discussing an environmental issue of concern to applicant and why.

3.        School report and recommendation from counselor

4.        Official transcript including GPA.

5.        High school profile

6.        Recommendation from a science teacher

Deadline:  April 20, 2022

– Name of their parent/grandparent that is a Disabled veteran (and branch of service ),

– High school’s name

– Name of intended college, university, trade school, or military plans, etc. and along with proposed major/specialty.

1) A Current Senior in High school or

2) A Freshman or Sophomore in College/University

3) Be a legal resident of the United States or Canada

4) Enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2021

5) Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline.

Requirements:

·         Application

·         Transcript

·         Proof of enrollment at college or vocational training program

·         2 letters of recommendation

·         Essay

·         Certification and Release

·         Completed Waiver request

Examples of personal challenges include, but are not limited to:

• medical issues
• peer issues: bullying, change of school, minority status, etc.
• family issues: divorce, death, lack of income, homelessness, foster care, abuse, etc.

When in doubt, students are encouraged to apply; this scholarship is meant to be inclusive.