Scholarship Opportunities

CA Jaycee Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Program 

STUDENTS SHOWING THE PROOF OF SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP WILL EARN 1.0 EXTRA CREDIT 

About The Jaycees and The California Jaycee Foundation

The Jaycees are an international organization of young men and women, ages 18 to 39, providing opportunities for others to develop their personal skills, advance their business careers, and provide leadership in their communities. The Jaycees have made a positive impact on communities worldwide since 1920. For more information about the California Jaycee Foundation please visit www.cajcifoundation.org

The California Jaycee Foundation Scholarship program provides scholastic funding to eligible High School Seniors who will continue their education at any accredited college or vocational school in the United States.  In 2025, Scholarship awards will be given in increments of $1,000. Three recipients of the California Jaycee Foundation scholarships will be forwarded to the United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program Review Committee for participation in that program as well, two (2) for additional scholastic scholarships ($1,500) and one (1) for additional vocational/industrial scholarships ($1,000).

 2025 Scholarship application information is available NOW via this website link:

http://usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program

To be more competitive, students should have this information as quickly as possible. Please share this information and link with your school guidance counselors, career counseling services, and school scholarship website.   The application cutoff mailing date is January 17, 2025.  It must be submitted via US postal mail.

 Make sure to download both of the following documents:

·        2024-2025 Student Checklist

·        2024-2025 University Scholarship Application OR 2024-2025 Vocational Scholarship Application

All application packages must be postmarked by January 17, 2025, or they cannot be considered.  Submitting earlier in January is suggested.  No electronic submissions will be accepted.

Important Information for Students

·        The application packet must include head shot photograph; the completed application form; the college/university acceptance letter (if the student has been accepted); the recommendation letters (maximum of three (3); the high school transcript; ACT / SAT test scores only if available and applicable; and the personal statement from the student.  Any additional information (certificates, pictures, etc.) can be added to the end of the packet.  There is a limit of three (3) pages of additional information allowed.

·        National / state (ACT / SAT) test scores are NOT mandatory for our award, however there is a small bonus point area for the students who include test scores.  Test scores are NOT required for students applying for industrial, trade or vocational schools.

·        Every page should have the student’s name and page number listed on the top right-hand corner.  The reference letters (maximum of three), additional information, and the school transcript should also have the name and page number included. 

Informational PDF

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Students may apply for either the scholastic OR vocational application based on planned attendance at accredited college or vocational school

 Enter before application deadline January 17, 2025

Application packet must be submitted via US mail only and cannot be electronically transmitted

 Checklist

Students must download the checklist and attach as the cover sheet

 Requirement

Applicants must be US citizens at the time of application

 Mail completed packet to:

Mary Alessandra-Cook

CAJCF Scholarship Chair

P.O. Box 3028

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 

ATTENTION SENIORS!

Students will earn 0.5 credits for sending the proof of application.

Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation is providing scholarships for all the seniors. Beginning November 18th, scholarship applications will be available on their website at www.scvsf.org to download your application (beginning 11/18/24).  Complete the application handwritten or online and turn it in to your

school counselor no later than Friday, January 17th at 3 p.m. Even if you do not have a strong GPA, you can still be considered for one of many merit or need based scholarships.

Please check the flyer for more details on how to apply for the above scholarship.