Scholarship Program
THE JLGS 2021 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN!
2021 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Junior League of Greater Springfield will award a $1,000.00 (per year, up to 4 years) college scholarship to one female graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in volunteer and community service.
Eligibility requirements and criteria are as follows:
1. Applicant must be female.
2. Applicant must attend school in Hampshire, Hampden or Franklin County.
3. Applicant must submit all 4 parts of the JLGS scholarship application.
4. Applicant must plan to attend a two-year or four-year college and provide written verification of college acceptance upon request.
5. If eligibility status changes and recipient does not continue education, scholarship money must be returned to the Junior League of Greater
Springfield.
Maintaining requirements and criteria are as follows:
1. Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
2. Complete 20 hours of community service, yearly.
3. Submit a letter of reference from a current volunteer supervisor
Founded in 1901, the Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League reaches out to women who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, handicap, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.
Applications and letters of recommendation must be received on or before May 6, 2021.
While electronic applications and emailed references are the preferred method for submission, paper copies will be accepted as needed. Please email jlgs.scholarship@gmail.com to request our mailing address. Any mailed portions of this application must be postmarked by May 6, 2021.
Click the links below to access the 2021 Scholarship Application and Supplemental Forms for Guidance Counselors and Volunteer Supervisors to complete and submit. An application is not considered complete until all parts have been received by JLGS.
Please email jlgs.scholarship@gmail.com with any questions, and/or to submit electronic forms.
2021 Online Scholarship Application
2021 JLGS Scholarship Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form PDF (Min. 1 per application)
2021 JLGS Scholarship Volunteer Supervisor Recommendation Form PDF (Min. 1 per application)
If you would like to preview the scholarship application prior to filling it out, you may preview it here.
Each completed application will be considered by a committee made up of members of the Junior League of Greater Springfield. Children of Junior League members will not be considered for this scholarship.
The winning applicant will be contacted by the Scholarship Committee and recognized at our Annual Meeting on May 27th! Scholarship recipient attendance at this meeting is strongly encouraged. Good luck to all of our applicants!
The Junior League of Greater Springfield will award a $1,000.00 (per year, up to 4 years) college scholarship to one female graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in volunteer and community service.
Eligibility requirements and criteria are as follows:
1. Applicant must be female.
2. Applicant must attend school in Hampshire, Hampden or Franklin County.
3. Applicant must submit all 4 parts of the JLGS scholarship application.
4. Applicant must plan to attend a two-year or four-year college and provide written verification of college acceptance upon request.
5. If eligibility status changes and recipient does not continue education, scholarship money must be returned to the Junior League of Greater
Springfield.
Maintaining requirements and criteria are as follows:
1. Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
2. Complete 20 hours of community service, yearly.
3. Submit a letter of reference from a current volunteer supervisor
Founded in 1901, the Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League reaches out to women who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, handicap, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.
Applications and letters of recommendation must be received on or before May 6, 2021.
While electronic applications and emailed references are the preferred method for submission, paper copies will be accepted as needed. Please email jlgs.scholarship@gmail.com to request our mailing address. Any mailed portions of this application must be postmarked by May 6, 2021.
Click the links below to access the 2021 Scholarship Application and Supplemental Forms for Guidance Counselors and Volunteer Supervisors to complete and submit. An application is not considered complete until all parts have been received by JLGS.
Please email jlgs.scholarship@gmail.com with any questions, and/or to submit electronic forms.
2021 Online Scholarship Application
2021 JLGS Scholarship Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form PDF (Min. 1 per application)
2021 JLGS Scholarship Volunteer Supervisor Recommendation Form PDF (Min. 1 per application)
If you would like to preview the scholarship application prior to filling it out, you may preview it here.
Each completed application will be considered by a committee made up of members of the Junior League of Greater Springfield. Children of Junior League members will not be considered for this scholarship.
The winning applicant will be contacted by the Scholarship Committee and recognized at our Annual Meeting on May 27th! Scholarship recipient attendance at this meeting is strongly encouraged. Good luck to all of our applicants!