Overcomer's Scholarship

OVERVIEW

The Je’Caryous Johnson Foundation is a nonprofit organization, whose goal to inspire and enrich lives through the arts and scholarship. Accordingly, the foundation will award one $2,500.00 scholarship in the spring semester of the current academic school year to an active student, classified as a senior and currently enrolled at Chester W Nimitz High School in the Aldine Independent School District.

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated strength, courage and tenacity in the face of adversity, overcoming difficult obstacles in pursuit of his or her goals.

This one-time, non-renewable award will be paid directly to the institution the recipient will attend. Funds will be applied to student’s tuition costs only. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must complete the online application at jecaryousjohnsonfoundation.org and upload all required documentation by January 31st. A committee will review all applications and the scholarship will be awarded based upon a rubric of pre-set criterion.

TO BE ELIGIBLE, APPLICANTS MUST:

Be an active student at Nimitz High School in Aldine I.S.D.
Be classified as a senior, graduating in current school year
Have a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher
Complete the online application at org by the January 31^st deadline
Upload a copy of his or her official high school transcript
Upload two letters of recommendation
- one from a current or former teacher (must be a non-relative)
- one from a mentor, coach, activities sponsor community leader or employer (must be a non-relative)
Provide information related to participation in extracurricular activities and/or community service
Provide information related to leadership qualities and any awards or recognitions he/she has earned
Complete the required essays

THE APPLICANT AWARDED THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST SUBMIT:

A copy of their letter of acceptance from the academic institution he or she will attend in the subsequent academic year
The start date for classes and deadline for tuition payments
The address, phone number and other related information for the Financial Affairs | Financial Aid Office at the school he or she will be attending
Student ID number at the institution he or she will attend in the coming year

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Failure to attend school within one year of the scholarship award date will result in a forfeit of all funds.
Applicants who receive this award agree to have their image and a brief bio featured on jecaryousjohnsonfoundation.org

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name*
First Last
Age*
Date of Birth*
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Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
Parent/Guardian Name*
SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Snapchat
Other
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
School District*
Name of High School*
Address of High School*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Graduation Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
GPA*
Class Rank*
Extra Curricular Activities*
Community Service Activities*
Leadership Experience*
Awards Honors and Achievements*
PLEASE UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS
Official Transcript*
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Letter of Recommendation from current or former teacher (non-relative)*
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Letter of Recommendation from a community leaders, mentor, sponsor or coach*
Max. file size: 128 MB.
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Complete each of the following questions in 1500 words or less. Answers should be written entirely and exclusively by the applicant. Answers will be reviewed for authenticity and plagiarism.
1) DESCRIBE A CHALLENGE OR DIFFICULT SERIES OF CIRCUMSTANCES THAT YOU’VE FACED IN YOUR LIFE. HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THOSE OBSTACLES? WHAT DID YOU LEARN? HOW HAS THAT EXPERIENCE CHANGED YOUR PATH AND/OR YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE?*
2) WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS AND ASPIRATIONS BEYOND GRADUATION? HOW WOULD THIS SCHOLARSHIP HELP YOU PURSUE THOSE GOALS?*
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OVERVIEW

TO BE ELIGIBLE, APPLICANTS MUST:

THE APPLICANT AWARDED THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST SUBMIT:

TERMS & CONDITIONS

PERSONAL INFORMATION

SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

PLEASE UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS

ESSAY QUESTIONS