CJE Foundation Scholarship Application

Instructions:

For CJE Foundation, Annie B. Hillman Memorial Scholarship consideration, you must:

  • Be a graduating senior (2023-2024) from any high school and resident of Hancock County.
  • Be accepted at an accredited four-year college or university.  
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to apply.
  • Exemplify CJEF’s motto, “Gives a Helping Hand!” through involvement at school and your community. 

Awards:

Scholarship Range:  $1,000,  Number of Awards:  One or more.

The Selection Committee comprised of representatives from CJE Foundation Board of Directors shall make the selection of the scholarship recipient(s) and forward notice to your  high school.  The scholarship disbursement shall be made directly to the scholarship recipient(s) at the graduation ceremony.  The scholarship must be utilized to support school related expenses.

Complete this scholarship application package and upload required files with this application submission no later than May 31, 2024.

To compete for the scholarship, CJE Foundation requires you to complete a one-page essay on “What healthy foods you would like to see on our food service menu.”

Students may use resources such as school administrators, counselors, teachers, parents, websites, etc. as background research but the essay must be original from the student.  Students may only submit one entry. Submissions including copyrighted material or the use of inappropriate/vulgar language will be disqualified from the contest.

Submissions will be considered for implementation on the CJE Foundation menu and website, the CJE Foundation Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.  All entries will be judged by the CJEF Board of Directors.

Judging:

Tips for making it to the top:

  • Complementary materials are on www.cjefoundation.org website.   
  • Only include copyright free images and mottos.
Eligible students will be graduating seniors from Hancock Central High School in Sparta, GA, who have a 3.0 grade point average.
Applicant must be accepted at an accredited 4-year institution and the acceptance letter must accompany this submission.
I herby certify that the information I have submitted as correct. I authorize the release of this information to members of CJE Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Committee and will provide additional information or verification upon request. If granted the scholarship, I agree to the publication of my name and likeness by CJE Foundation, Inc. I agree to the conditions established for this scholarship award by CJE Foundation, Inc.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 3 files.
Upload high school transcript with GPA, college/university acceptance letter, the written essay, and proof of community service.