There are three separate applications - First Time High School, First Time College, and College Renewals. You will need to register in the student portal and enter General Information. When you begin answering specific questions, you will be directed to the relevant scholarship application.
Applications are comprised of various factors with supporting documentation. You will be required to provide an Application Form, Essay, Transcript, and Part II form for all application types. For first time applicats, an reference letter is required.
As you go through the portal, please read carefully. You will be required to download some forms for completion, and then upload those forms or other forms into your Student Portal Page. In some case, the forms may be emailed to our office directly; that will depend upon your schools requirements.
Part II must be signed by you before it is completed by the appropriate official at your school. Part II can be emailed separately or uploaded by the student.
Supporting documents for
first-time applications include:
1) Copy of the most recently available transcript/grade report
2) A small personal photograph; preferable a headshot, graduation photo is best
3) Letters of reference from a school contact
4) A recent and original essay describing academic and personal goals and plans, employment, summer and other community experiences, and/or something about you.
Supporting documents for
renewal applications include:
1) Copy of the most recently available transcript/grade report
2) An
updated/refreshed essay describing academic and personal goals and plans, employment, summer and other community experiences, and/or something you learned about yourself the past year.
3) Application form
4) Most recent transcript
Scholarship Portal - https://jbl.awardspring.com
Application Deadlines:
First-time Applications
April 2nd Renewal Applications
March 31stApplicants will be notified of award decisions mid-June.