Jackson, Michigan — The Kiwanis Club of Jackson is now accepting applications for college scholarships. Applicants must live in Jackson County, graduate from a Jackson County high school in the spring (or be home-schooled students who live in Jackson County), and plan to attend full-time a college or university within Jackson County (Baker College-Jackson, Jackson College or Spring Arbor University). They must also show success in high school and exemplify the Kiwanis standards through extra-curricular activities and volunteer opportunities, as well as work experience if applicable.
Find more details, as well as the scholarship application, at www.jacksonkiwanis.com. The application deadline is Friday, March 25, 2016 at 5 p.m. The Kiwanis Club of Jackson will announce the four recipients in the spring. Each will receive a one-time grant of $1,000. This scholarship is not based on financial needs.
For more information, contact Scholarship Chair Jessica Mitchell at (517) 629-6517
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Jackson was established in 1918. Today, it is more than 80 members strong.