01/28/2026
The 2026 JCL Scholarship applications are now available via JotForm.
The eligibility criteria for the Scholarship Program are:
1. Student must have at least one parent of African American origin.
2. Student must be a graduating senior at a public or private high school in the Mahoning Valley (Mahoning and Trumbull Counties);
3. Student seeks a degree from a 2-year or 4-year accredited college or university in the United States or enrolls in a School of Nursing that is affiliated with a university.
4. Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than a 2.50 on a 4.00 scale; and
5. Has financial need.
Scholarships are up to $2,000.00 each and non-renewable. The scholarship is divided into increments paid upon proof of enrollment, schedule and grades each semester or quarter during the freshman year. The first disbursement requires official letter of admittance and official registration of classes with at least 12 credit hours per semester. The second disbursement requires transcript documenting GPA and schedule of enrollment for upcoming semester or quarter documenting full-time status.
The required documents to submit are:
An application (all required documents must be submitted with the application)
An official high school transcript
A personal essay
Three (3) letters of recommendation
A letter from your high school on the school’s letterhead documenting: High School Name and Address, GPA, Class Rank. The letter must be signed by the Principal or Guidance Counselor.
Proof of Parent/Guardian Disability if applicable
Application Deadline is March 31, 2026
To apply, click on the link below...
Please click the link to complete this form.
