The Junior Auxiliary of Ruston is accepting applications for its “Pearls of Service” scholarship through Feb. 26. This organization is making one $500 scholarship available to a 2021 graduate of Lincoln Parish High Schools.
All completed applications must be postmarked/submitted by Feb. 26. Application forms are available through the guidance office at all high schools in Lincoln Parish or online at http://www.jaofruston.org/page-1788758.
Key points for applying:
●Recipient must be a Lincoln Parish resident and a senior at a high school in Lincoln Parish
●Applicant will have maintained an overall 2.5 GPA
●Recipient will indicate intent to attend a college or university in Louisiana and enroll in full-time hours (will need to provide enrollment verification before scholarship is awarded)
●Recipient will be selected from Scholarship Application Forms submitted by eligible students
●Recipient will be chosen by an impartial Scholarship Committee along with Scholarship Chair
●The Pearls of Service Scholarship Recipient will be submitted to his/her high school. It is the decision of each school to recognize the recipient at graduation/awards ceremony.
●Deadline to turn in applications is Friday, February 26, 2021. Completed applications may be turned in:
● Via email to our Scholarship Chair, Grace Joseph, at pearlsofservicescholarship@jaofruston.org
OR
● Mailed to JA of Ruston ATTN: Pearls of Service Scholarship, PO Box 1762, Ruston LA 71273
A committee of Chapter Members will review the applications and select a qualified recipient. A recipient will be notified no later than April 30.