The Durham Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated - 2020 Yearly Scholarship

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated

                             Durham Chapter Scholarship

         “The POWER to make a DIFFERENCE"

National Organization

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is a membership organization consisting of mothers with children ages 2‐19, dedicated to nurturing future African‐American leaders by strengthening children. Our National Programming Thrusts are:

·   Leadership Development ·  Culture o Healthy Living o HBCU Linkage

·  Education o Financial Literacy o STEM ·   Civic     o Community service           o Legislative Activity

Durham Chapter

The Durham Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated was founded on October 9, 1945 and has a rich history. Durham was the sixth chapter founded within the organization and the first chartered in the Mid‐Atlantic Region.  

Through the years, the Durham Chapter has supported various local and national organizations with monetary gifts and contributions; volunteered hundreds of community service hours and participated in a variety of activities and events. The chapter has partnered with community projects and organizations to include: March of Dimes, Book Harvest, Hayti Heritage Center,  Partners with Youth Opportunities, Boys & Girls Club of Durham and Orange Counties, NAMI Durham and Alliance Health.

Scholarship Criteria and Qualifications:  

A scholarship will be awarded to promote our National Theme:  “The Power to Make a Difference” and to support an aspiring African American male leader.  Candidates will be evaluated by a committee based on their academic achievement, evidence of community service, leadership qualities, need and the strength of the essay response.    

Ideal candidates are:

·         An African American male  

·         A resident of Durham, Orange or Chatham county

·         A leader actively engaged in civic, community and/or philanthropic service to Durham,

Orange and/or Chatham County schools and/or communities.

·         A graduating senior that will be a first‐year undergraduate, who has been admitted and plans to enroll his first semester at a community college, college or university the Summer or Fall of 2020 (if you are awarded the scholarship, you will be required to provide us with a copy of your acceptance letter).

·         Demonstrate a current high school GPA of 2.5 or higher (You will be required to submit a transcript to jjdurhamscholarship@gmail.com).

·         Not the child of an active, tenured mother or legacy mother or father of Jack and Jill of America Incorporated or Jack and Jill of America Foundation (Parent or student).  

Application Deadline: April 15, 2020

Email address to send application/transcript: jjdurhamscholarship@gmail.com

Mailing Address to send application/transcript:

Jack and Jill of America Inc-Durham Chapter

PO Box 2902

Durham NC 27705

Winning candidate will be notified of the decision by April 30, 2020.

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Durham Chapter Scholarship Application “The POWER to make a DIFFERENCE"

Applicant Information
First Name		Last				M.I.	Date
Street Address						Apartment/ Unit #
G.P.A.	(email an attachment of transcript to jjdurhamscholarship@gmail.com)					County
City		State				Zip
Home Phone		E-mail Address
Mobile Phone		Grade		___                    Other:  _________________
High School
Essay Questions
Are you a member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.?         Yes No Are either of your parents a legacy or tenured member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.?         Yes No Please note, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. members and their families are not allowed to apply for the scholarship.
What are your career aspirations? (Please answer below in 250 words or less)
What college do you plan to attend in the Fall of 2020?  __________________________________________ If undecided, please provide us with a list of colleges you have applied and/or been accepted to attend. If awarded the scholarship, you will be required to provide us with a copy of your acceptance letter.
Tell us how you will use the $1,000 or more, if you are awarded the scholarship. Note the scholarship check will go directly to the university. (Please answer below in 250 words or less)
Leadership
Tell us about your leadership experiences.  (Please describe in 250 words or less)
CIVIC/COMMUNITY SERVICE/PHILANTHROPY
Tell us about your civic/community service/philanthropic involvement.   (Please describe in 250 words or less)
cultural heritage – Please Answer only ONE of the Following questions
1.    Define African-American culture and what it means to you. 2.    Tell us about your experiences as an African American/Black male and how it has impacted your life. 3.    In your estimation, what is the most pressing issue Black Males face in 2020? 4.    What does the “Power to Make a Difference” mean to you as an African-American/Black male? In 500 words or less, please answer one of the questions above.  You may attach your answer as a separate document that can be emailed along with this application and your transcript.
Disclaimer and Signature
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.  I understand that false or misleading information in my application may result in my disqualification from the process.
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