The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is dedicated to helping deserving students achieve their dream of a college education. Having awarded 620 scholarships to date, these scholarships have supported students across the United States in prestigious institutions like Auburn, University of Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and many more. The Foundation's goal is to empower students to excel in their educational pursuits and inspire them to support others in the future.
Scholarship Details
- Application Opening: early December
- Application Deadline: early February
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be used at an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
- Not available to employees of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated, or their immediate families
- Applicants cannot be student-athletes in intercollegiate sports
- Exclusively online or distance learning students are ineligible
- GPA Requirement: Minimum 3.0 for high school seniors, 2.75 for college applicants
- Applicant Age: High school seniors or college freshmen/sophomores, not older than 20 years
- Residency: Must reside in specified states or the District of Columbia
- Status: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Permits online courses if part of the required curriculum and taught on campus
Application Process
- Complete the application form with details on academic excellence, leadership skills, community involvement, awards, and honors.
- Demonstrate financial need and describe future goals and plans to achieve them.
- Submit evidence of self-motivation in completing challenging coursework.
The Jimmy Rane Foundation was created with a simple, yet powerful idea: “It’s about giving something back.” That was the guiding principle for James W. “Jimmy” Rane when he established the Foundation in 2000. And that’s exactly what he and countless sponsors have been able to do since then. Over the years, the Jimmy Rane Foundation has awarded 830 college scholarships to outstanding and deserving students. The awards are given with the idea and hope that these students will one day return the favor to someone else in need.
