The small change in your pocket can mean a big change in a student’s life

If this is your first year of college, please use the First Year Scholarship Form. If you are already attending college, please use the Returning Student Scholarship Form.

Congratulations 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Arraja G.
Attending: Bowie State University
Major: Business Administration
Anticipated graduation year: 2023

Alana Z.
Attending: Bowie State University
Attending: The College of Charleston
Major: Nursing
Anticipated graduation year: 2026

Tiffany Z.
Attending: Old Dominion University
Major: Criminology
Anticipated graduation year: 2025

Jayla H.
Attending: Southern New Hampshire University
Major: Mass Communications
Anticipated graduation year: 2026

Cierra S.
Attending: Old Dominion University
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Anticipated graduation year: 2026

Bryson P.
Attending: North Carolina Agricultural
and Technical State University
Class: Freshman
Major: Computer Engineering
Anticipated graduation year: 2027

2025 Scholarship Schedule

April 1st

Applications available

July 31st

Applications due

TBD

JAF GALA

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

 

  • Must be an undergraduate student enrolled or entering into an accredited university or college.

 

  • Must submit current transcript
    (official or unofficial copy)

 

  • Must have cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.5
  • Must have recommendation letter (excludes relatives.)

 

  • Completed application must be submitted by the DEADLINE.

 

  • In order to receive the scholarship award, the finalist is required to attend the Annual J.A.F. GALA.

Frequently Asked Questions

As long as you are an undergraduate student, you may apply for this scholarship.