SCHOLARSHIPS

College Scholarships

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• Each year, the Jacksonville Chapter awards scholarships of varying amounts to eligible high school seniors. Students must complete an application and provide an essay. 

• Scholarships awarded by the Jacksonville Chapter are announced in April and awarded upon proof of current matriculation in the fall. 

• The top Jacksonville Chapter scholarship winner will progress to compete at the regional level and regional winners will progress to compete at the national level. 

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Juanita Watts Byrd Essay Contest

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The essay contest is designed to promote, encourage and reward excellent literacy writing skills among middle-school students who reside in the Southeastern Region.  Essay contestants are eligible to receive monetary prizes. 

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Dr. Anthony J. Franklin Legacy Scholarship

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STEM programs focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to help students gain the ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and drive

advancements in science and technology .  The Dr. Anthony  J. Franklin Legacy Scholarship is $1000 awarded to exemplary seniors interested in STEM.

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