Scholarship Description
The eligibility criteria to be considered for a Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship are as follows:
Students enrolled full-time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer, with plans to enter college no later than the Fall following graduation OR students enrolled full-time as a college freshman or sophomore, no older than 20 years of age and progressing normally toward a bachelor’s degree;
Scholarships from the Foundation shall be used only at an institution that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum, and normally has a regularly organized body of students in attendance at the place where the educational activities are carried on, and that is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as being accredited by recognized accrediting agencies;
Students seeking degrees through online or distance learning programs exclusively shall not be eligible for Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships;*
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for graduating high school seniors;
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for college applicants;
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident;
All applicants must reside (permanent home address) in one of the following states and the District of Columbia: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Delaware and New Jersey.
Employees of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible.
Online/distance learning courses are permitted when a part of the required curriculum taught in the campus environment and when such course is only available online or through distance learning.
Jimmy Rane Foundation scholars are students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college. They must demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Your application will be evaluated on your:
Future goals and plans to achieve them;
Successful preparation as a high school student to prepare and pursue a college education;
Self motivation in completing challenging coursework;
Demonstration of financial need.
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior,
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: Multiple
Min Award:
Max Award: 5,000
Deadline: 2022-02-12
Sponsoring Organization
Jimmy Rane Foundation
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Contact Person:
Phone: 1-800-310-4053
Fax:
Web: http://www.jimmyranefoundation.org/index.php/scholarships
Email:
