Jeffersonville Jaycees Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Community Foundation of Southern Indiana

Overview

This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors with ties to Jeffersonville, Indiana, prioritizing descendants of former Jeffersonville Jaycees. Awards are made from a pool of qualified applicants and may be granted to Jeffersonville High School graduates who demonstrate strong civic involvement when no eligible descendants apply. The program is structured to provide renewable support for students pursuing postsecondary education at accredited institutions. Eligibility focuses on academic standing and graduation requirements.

Description: A multi-year scholarship administered with a preference for direct descendants of former Jeffersonville Jaycees, with a secondary preference for Jeffersonville High School graduates demonstrating civic engagement.

• Priority given to direct descendants of former Jeffersonville Jaycees.
• Secondary preference for Jeffersonville High School seniors with civic involvement.
• Renewable support contingent on continued eligibility.

Eligibility

Applicants must be graduating seniors who meet academic and graduation requirements and plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university. A minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required, and applicants must hold at least a CORE 40 diploma or equivalent. Preference is given to direct descendants of former Jeffersonville Jaycees; applicants claiming this preference must document the relationship. If no eligible descendants apply, selection will consider qualified Jeffersonville High School graduates with demonstrated civic involvement.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet GPA and diploma standards, plan to enroll in an accredited postsecondary institution, and satisfy the preference criteria or the secondary selection conditions.

• Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA (4.0 scale).
• Minimum CORE 40 diploma or equivalent.
• Must enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university.

Award Value

The award provides up to $4,000 total, distributed as $1,000 per year over four years for eligible students in a four-year program. Payment is contingent on continued eligibility and the availability of funds from the awarding body. The exact disbursement schedule and renewal conditions should be confirmed with the scholarship administrator. Awards are allocated based on the pool of qualified applicants and selection preferences.

Award Value: Total maximum of $4,000, payable as $1,000 per year for up to four years for qualifying recipients.

• Maximum total award: $4,000.
• Typical disbursement: $1,000 per year for four years.
• Renewal depends on continued eligibility and fund availability.

Selection and Documentation

Recipients are chosen from the pool of qualified applicants according to the stated preferences and demonstrated civic involvement where applicable. Applicants who claim descendant status must provide proof of the direct relationship to a named former Jeffersonville Jaycee. When no preferred applicants meet the criteria, selection will prioritize Jeffersonville High School seniors with strong civic records. Award decisions are made by the scholarship administrators based on the submitted documentation and qualifications.

Selection & Documentation: Selection follows the preference order and requires submitted evidence for descendant claims; documentation is a condition of award consideration.

• Proof of descendant relationship is required when claimed.
• Awards made from the pool of qualified applicants according to stated preferences.
• Documentation and qualifications determine final selection.