The Jessie Mae Jones Scholarship

Open for application on November 1st.

The Jones family has created a scholarship in honor of God’s faithfulness. Every day before her five children left for school, Jessie Mae Jones gathered the family for prayer. She taught her children to trust God, and she nurtured them with the Word of God, always pointing them to the Word for answers to life’s challenges.

As a result, she and her children experienced the faithfulness of our loving God! The Jones family wants young people to experience the riches that come from a relationship with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With the Word of God as a guide, the scholarship offers the chance to experience the value of knowing the Lord. The prayer of Jessie Mae’s family is that the recipients of the scholarship learn the value of following Jesus Christ and not the world.

Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may promote you at the proper time, slamming all your cares on His back, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7

“God considers your problems to be His responsibility.”

– The Jones’

Looking to give (donors)?

Use the giving form below to give a tax-deductible gift in support of this annual scholarship. More information on the scholarship can be found below.

Looking to apply (families)?

Families who would like to apply for this annual scholarship may do so using the application form below (if the form is unavailable, the application window is currently closed).

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APPLICATION CRITERIA

Need-based for single-parent or single-grandparent family of a K-12 student currently enrolled at Valley Christian Schools.

AWARD AMOUNT

$5,000, one-time scholarship, to be awarded and distributed annually.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants will be K-12 families with students currently enrolled at VCS.
Applicant families must have a FACTS Grant and Aid application completed and on file for the school year the scholarship applies.
- To access this Aid application, please go to https://valleychristianaz.org/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/.
- From there, click on “Tuition Assistance Guide.”
- #3 in this guide is information on Internal Financial Aid. You can access the FACTS Grant and Aid application there.
Student’s GPA/classroom performance will be reviewed as part of application (Students with academic challenges requiring VINE assistance are encouraged to apply).
An essay is required from both the student’s parent(s) and the student as part of the application criteria.
- Parent(s) should complete an essay (up to 300 words) describing the family, the financial need, and their passion for Christian education.
- Student should complete an essay (up to 300 words) describing why they value Christian education and how they plan to be culture changers for Christ. Parents can assist if necessary for students in grades K-6.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY

Complete the form below.
The application window is from November 1st to January 31st.
The recipient will be notified by the end of February.
The scholarship will be awarded by the end of May.
This scholarship is for a student’s VCS tuition. If necessary, the scholarship may be credited to the following school year.

Please note: The award may be credited toward the family’s overall school balance.

Apply for this Scholarship

The Jessie Mae Jones Scholarship

Parent Name(s)*
Email*
Student Name*
First Last
Current Grade Level*
Current GPA (if not sure, please estimate; this will be confirmed by VCS)*
Parent Essay: In 300 words or less, complete an essay describing your family, the financial need, and your interest/passion for Christian education.*
We recommend writing this essay "offline" so that it can be saved, then copied and pasted into this form.
Student Essay: In 300 words or less, complete an essay telling us your story, as well as your interest in Christian education or Valley Christian, specifically, and how you plan to be a culture changer for Christ. Parents can assist if necessary for students in grades K-6.
We recommend writing this essay "offline" so that it can be saved, then copied and pasted into this form.
Do you have a FACTS Grant & Aid Application on file for the year in which this scholarship applies?*
- Yes
- No
FACTS Grant & Aid Application required for consideration.
I certify that everything listed on this application is accurate and true to the best of my understanding.*
- Yes, I agree.

The application form is available during the application window of November 1 through January 31. If you do not see an application form above, please check back within the application window.

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