The Jessie Mae Jones Scholarship
Open for application on October 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 Joneses
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 (students)?
Students 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 V.I.N.E. 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.
- 2023-24 applications must be submitted by October 31, 2023.
- The winner will be notified within 30 days of the application deadline.
- The scholarship will be awarded within 30 days of notification.
- This scholarship is intended for a student’s VCS tuition.
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