The JWOF "Powerful Women…Next Generation" 4-Year Scholarship supports first or second-generation Jamaican-American female high school seniors graduating from a Florida high school and planning to attend a post-secondary institution. Valued at $5,000, this scholarship helps cover tuition, books, and other college expenses, empowering young women to achieve their educational goals.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship Value: $5,000 over four years
- Supports tuition, books, and other college-related expenses
- Awarded to a first or second-generation Jamaican-American female graduating from a Florida high school
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a first or second-generation Jamaican-American female
- High school senior graduating from a Florida high school
- Planning to attend a post-secondary institution in the Fall
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (verified by school transcript)
- Minimum of 40 hours of volunteer work in community projects
Application Process
- Complete an essay (up to 1200 words) explaining why you should be awarded this scholarship
- Submit a high school transcript showing a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Provide proof of community service (at least 40 hours)
- Include two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher, guidance counselor, or administrator)
- Submit a resume, a signed photograph, and personal contact information (name, date of birth, address, telephone, email)
JWOF’s goal is to subsidize the cost of tuition, books or other college-related expenses incurred at the institution.