How to Apply

The 2013 application is now closed.

Phase One notifications have been sent to all applicants.  If you have not received notification, or have questions regarding your application, please contact our Help Desk at 855-509-5253 or by emial at scholarships@jkcf.org.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

Minimum Eligibility:

• You must be entering 8th grade in the fall of 2013.
• Since the beginning of 6th grade, you have earned grades of all or mostly As in school with no Cs in your core academic subjects (English/language arts, math, science, social studies/history).*
• Your family adjusted gross income must be less than $95,000.**

*Exception: students with documented learning differences.

**The average family income of our previous class of Young Scholars was approximately $25,000. We take into consideration: high cost of living expenses in some areas, extraordinary medical expenses, number of dependents in college, number of dependents, and high cost of supporting children with learning differences.

Please review the Young Scholars Program eligibility requirements found in the FAQs for more information.

NEW TWO-PHASE APPLICATION

For the first time this year, the Young Scholars Program will have a two-phase application process. 

Phase One application requirements will include:

• Short application including information about you and your family, your GPA, and other basic information
• School Profile Form to be completed by your principal or guidance counselor
• Financial information including the last three years’ AGI for your household
• Teacher Recommendation Form from your English/Language Arts or your Mathematics teacher

If you are selected as a semifinalist based on your Phase One application, you will be invited to submit additional information in Phase Two of the application process. 

Phase Two application requirements will include:

• Continuation of student application
• Parent short answer questions
• Financial Form, including a copy of 2012 Federal Tax Return
• Teacher Recommendation Form from your English/Language Arts or your Mathematics teacher
• Personal Recommendation Form from a coach, mentor, etc.

As you are preparing your Phase One application, we strongly encourage you to begin preparing for Phase Two so that you will be able to submit your Phase Two application quickly should you be invited to do so. 

APPLICATION MATERIALS

The 2013 Young Scholars Program application is now CLOSED. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information about the Young Scholars Program and the application procedure, please review our FAQs or contact the Regional Talent Center that conducts outreach in your state.