Illinois Jaycee Colbert Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Illinois Jaycee Charitable Foundation
Introduction
The Illinois Jaycee Charitable Foundation (ILJCF) exists to financially support the Illinois Jaycees and their chapters. The foundation accepts tax-deductible contributions on behalf of the Illinois Jaycees, makes grants to member chapters, and awards scholarships to qualifying Illinois high school seniors.
Support for the Illinois Jaycees
The ILJCF can back Jaycee-affiliated groups through Special Project Sponsorships, provide matching funds, or award grants drawn from any of its six dedicated funds.
Scholarship Program Overview
The foundation administers two scholarships for graduating high school seniors who live in Illinois and plan to begin their first year of full-time study at an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school.
General eligibility (both scholarships)
- Must be a graduating high school senior residing in Illinois.
- Intend to enroll full time in an accredited post-secondary or vocational program for the upcoming academic year.
Illinois Jaycee Charitable Foundation Scholarship (due by January 17)
- Open to all graduating Illinois high school seniors.
- Selection is based on involvement and leadership, honors and awards, employment history, a personal statement, financial information, academic performance, and references.
- The number of $1,000 scholarships awarded each year depends on funds raised through ILJCF activities and donations.
- Two recipients selected for this scholarship will serve as Illinois’ nominees for the US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Award.
- To apply, download the college or vocational scholarship application. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than January 17 to be considered. Mail to:
Illinois Jaycee Charitable Foundation
c/o Lori Suprenant
2638 Piper Lane
Springfield, IL 62707
Roger D. Colbert Memorial Scholarship (due by March 1)
- This award is reserved for graduating seniors who are related to an Illinois Jaycee member or a JCI Senator.
- Evaluation factors include involvement, leadership roles, honors and awards, Jaycee organization participation, employment, personal statements, financial information, academic achievement, and a sponsor letter.
- Annual awards may include $500 and $1,000 scholarships; the number and denomination of awards depend on funds raised and the pool of eligible applicants.
- The scholarship honors Roger Colbert, a former Illinois Jaycee, JCI Senator, and past ILJCF board member.
- Applicants who have previously received an ILJCF Scholarship are not eligible for the Roger D. Colbert Memorial Scholarship.
- To apply, download the scholarship application and ensure it is postmarked no later than March 1 each year.
Contact
For application forms and further information, refer to the ILJCF application materials or contact the foundation using the mailing address above.