The California Jaycee Foundation Scholarship program provides scholastic funding to eligible High School Seniors who will continue their education at any accredited college or vocational school in the United States. In 2025, Scholarship awards will be given in increments of $1,000.
Three recipients of the California Jaycee Foundation scholarships will be forwarded to the United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program Review Committee for participation in that program as well, two (2) for additional scholastic scholarships ($1,500) and one (1) for additional vocational/industrial scholarships ($1,000). 2025 Scholarship application information is available NOW via this website link:
http://usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program
To be more competitive, students should have this information as quickly as possible. Please share this information and link with your school guidance counselors, career counseling services, and school scholarship website. The application cutoff mailing date is January 17, 2025. It must be submitted via US postal mail.
Make sure to download both of the following documents:
· 2024-2025 Student Checklist
· 2024-2025 University Scholarship Application OR 2024-2025 Vocational Scholarship Application
All application packages must be postmarked by January 17, 2025, or they cannot be considered. Submitting earlier in January is suggested. No electronic submissions will be accepted.
Important Information for Students
- · The application packet must include head shot photograph; the completed application form; the college/university acceptance letter (if the student has been accepted); the recommendation letters (maximum of three (3); the high school transcript; ACT / SAT test scores only if available and applicable; and the personal statement from the student. Any additional information (certificates, pictures, etc.) can be added to the end of the packet. There is a limit of three (3) pages of additional information allowed.
- · National / state (ACT / SAT) test scores are NOT mandatory for our award, however there is a small bonus point area for the students who include test scores. Test scores are NOT required for students applying for industrial, trade or vocational schools.
- · Every page should have the student’s name and page number listed on the top right-hand corner. The reference letters (maximum of three), additional information, and the school transcript should also have the name and page number included.
Mail completed packet to:
Mary Alessandra-Cook
CAJCF Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 3028
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
