THE REV DR E L & CHRISTINE O JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY, INC The Reverend Dr E L & Christine O Jackson Scholarship Fund was established in August 1991, by family and friends of the late Reverend Jackson as a living memorial to his life and work as a Pastor, Educator, and Humanitarian He loved young people and constantly challenged them to realize their full potential Reverend Jackson was the pastor of Mt Moriah Missionary Baptist Church for twenty-five years SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $1,000.00 ELIGIBILITY: Graduating High School Seniors from: Berkeley, Charleston & Dorchester Counties Mt Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Jenkin’s Orphanage Foster Care in the Tri County The Rev Dr E L & Christine O Jackson Scholarship focus is supporting those individuals having the greatest needs Send Application to: Rev Dr E.L & Christine O Jackson Scholarship Society P.O Box 1971 Goose Creek, SC 29445 APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2020 NO EXCEPTIONS *All applications must be mailed and postmarked by June 1, 2020 – no exceptions AWARDS ARE PRESENTED in JULY 2020 THE REV DR E L & CHRISTINE O JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY, INC Personal Data: PART (to be completed by Student Applicant) I hereby apply for assistance from the Rev Dr E.L Jackson & Christine O Jackson Scholarship Student’s Name: Age: Address: _ City: _ State: _ Zip: Telephone: E-mail: _ Name of High School: _ Telephone: Name of College or University I plan to attend: _ Intended Major: _ Minor: Career Objective Family: PART II (To be completed by student’s Parent, Parent in Loco Parentis, Guardian) Documentation supporting your need is required, so please complete the questions below Parent’s Name: Address: Phone number: How many siblings are still living at home? _ How many siblings are presently in college? Parent and student please provide a brief statement as to why the scholarship is needed Parent’s statement: _ _ _ _ Student’s statement: _ _ _ I certify that the above information is correct Parent Signature: _ Date: _ Academics: Rank in Class _ Number in Class Grade Point Average SAT Score (at least 1200) _ ACT Score (at least 17) _ (Please include a copy of the actual score report from SAT or ACT) Name of Church and Activities/Ministry participation (if applicable): _ _ _ _ School Activities: _ _ _ _ Community Activities: _ _ _ _ Composition (300 – 400 words) Write a 300-400-word essay on the following topic: Voting: “What is the importance of voting?” Letter of Recommendation: Submit two (2) letters of recommendations (teacher, school administration, counselor, community leader, employer, deacon or pastor) NOTE: The Following Attachments are “Required” with the Application; An Official Copy of the Student’s High School Transcript, Scores from ACT or SAT Two Letters of Recommendation (from Counselors, Teachers, Pastor, Community Leaders, etc.) Essay/Composition (300-400 words double spaced) List of “Church, School Activities, Community and Extracurricular Activities” (list on a separate sheet of paper if not enough space is provided) THE REVEREND DR E L & CHRISTINE O JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CRITERIA CHECK LIST "INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED" _ NEEDS CONSIDERATION – 25 POINTS: Consideration will be given to students from lowincome families and to those who have brothers and/or sisters in post-secondary studies A statement from parent and student is included and parent signature is also included _ ACADEMIC – 25 POINTS: Consideration will be given to students with Grade Point Averages of 2.70 and higher and acceptable achievement test scores from (SAT: 1200 or ACT: 17) An official copy of the high school transcript is included and score results from SAT or ACT _ CHURCH, SCHOOL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – 20 POINTS: Applicants should exemplify examples of good work experiences, volunteer services, leadership, school and community responsibility A list of this involvement is included on application and should be included in letters of recommendation _ COMPOSITION – 25 POINTS: (300 – 400 words) Write a 300-400-word essay on the following topic: Voting: “What is the importance of voting?” Composition is included RECOMMENDATIONS – POINTS: At least two letters of recommendation are submitted with the completed packet Students should consider recommendations from the following: teacher, school administration, counselor, community leader, employer or pastor A completed application packet is included REMEMBER: Packets that are mailed must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2020 Awards are presented in July 2020 (NO EXCEPTIONS) ... INVOLVEMENT – 20 POINTS: Applicants should exemplify examples of good work experiences, volunteer services, leadership, school and community responsibility A list of this involvement is included... many siblings are still living at home? _ How many siblings are presently in college? Parent and student please provide a brief statement as to why the scholarship is needed Parent’s... from the following: teacher, school administration, counselor, community leader, employer or pastor A completed application packet is included REMEMBER: Packets that are mailed must be postmarked