2025 APPLICATION FOR JMCS FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL AWARDS

2025 APPLICATION FOR JMCS FOUNDATION’S
Financial Awards Program
DEADLINE: May 28th

Here’s the checklist of what you’ll need to complete and submit:
- Completed application
- Completed short essay answers in the application.
  Provide an up-to-date transcript from JMCS showing completion of credits for graduation.
- Two letters of recommendation
- If applying for a post-secondary education award, provide a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) or CADAA award letter
- Provide a recent photograph of yourself
Read carefully and submit completely as requested. Incompleted applications may be ineligible.
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Birthdate
E-mail
example@example.com
Phone Number
Cell, Home, etc.
Mailing Address of Awardee

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Program Site
Other Contacts

Please enter an alternative contact that we may reach you at for award processing if you cannot be reached at provided information above.
First Contact

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Cell, Home, etc.
Email of Alternative Contact
example@example.com
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Relationship to Applicant
Second Contact

First NameLast Name
Phone Number of Second Contact
Cell, Home, etc.
Email of SecondContact
example@example.com
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Relationship to Applicant
Applicant Responses
Which of the following pathways are you considering after graduation?
Choose any that apply
Post-Secondary Education

i.e., community college, Vocational/technical training programs (private or public), 4-year college, or a fellowship/internship/apprenticeship program. Please list possible colleges/programs you’re considering
Career Pathway:

If you’re going into the jab market, what work/job are you pursuing?
Entrepreneurism or Volunteerism

If you want to start a small business or you want to do volunteer work with community groups (nonprofit/church), please list the business start-up or the community group for volunteer work you’re considering
U.S. Armed Forces Enlistment

(e.g. Army, Marines, Navy, etc.) Please list possible military branches you’re considering.
Respond to only one of the following questions

All responses must be in complete sentences and a minimum of 250 words for each response. Maximum is 500 words per response.
If you’re pursuing a particular career pathway, please describe your interests and goals. How will this sustain you and your family’s socioeconomic well-being?
If you’re pursuing post-secondary education, describe your goals and interests.. Please list colleges or post-secondary programs to which you are considering. (List 2-3)
If you’re pursuing a pathway to contributing to a cause through entrepreneurism or volunteerism whether social or environmental, describe your goals and list any organizations you are interested in working with. (List 2-3)
If you’re pursuing a military career, please describe your interest, your goals and any documentation to show commitment.
List 2-3
Please describe any leadership opportunities and/or community service activities you’ve conducted during your time with your JMCS program (150-word minimum response
Essay Questions
First Essay Question

Please let us know why you feel you deserve this financial award and how these funds are necessary for your success in the “pathway” you’ve selected. (minimum 250-word response and maximum of 500 words)
0/500
Second Essay Question

Please answer the following questions to understand who you are as a person…..your transformation/changes in your life before, during, and after JMCS.(250-500 words)

a. Please describe your life before you enrolled in your current JMCS program (Conservation Corps/YouthBuild/WIOA),
b. Tell us about your experience while attending your current program….
especially the educational instruction you’ve received from your JMCS teachers.
c. What are your personal, community, and career goals in the next 5 to 10 years?
0/500
Post Grad Documents
Transcript of your grades

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Two letters of recommendation (must be from JMCS teacher(s), counselor, administrator or other adult professional)

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If applying for a Post-Secondary Education Award, please provide a copy of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) award letter or a CADAA (California Dream Act Application) award letter

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Please attach a recent photograph (phone selfie o.k. Photo to be used for general identification and for possible use on the JMCS Foundation website when posting scholarship winners)

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Other Contacts

Applicant Responses

Respond to only one of the following questions

Essay Questions

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