Scholarships
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The Johnston County Education Foundation (JCEF) offers a variety of scholarships to support graduating seniors in Johnston County Public Schools. These scholarships recognize academic achievement, leadership, community service, and financial need.
Students must complete the Johnston County Education Foundation Scholarship Application and provide the required documentation, including essays, transcripts, and references where applicable.
Don’t miss out on these incredible opportunities to further your education! Apply today and take the next step toward your future. Need more details on the individual scholarships? Click here.
Scholarship Opportunities for JCPS Students Through the Johnston County Education Foundation
The Joyce Wade Scholarship – $500
Applicants for this scholarship must be a high school senior who exhibits leadership and caring within the school or community. The recipient must also be the child of a Johnston County Schools employee, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year institution. A 300-word essay on future goals and community impact is required, along with three references from different adults (academic, extracurricular, and personal) and a high school transcript.
The Shrimanker Family Scholarship – $1,000
This scholarship is available for students who have been accepted to an accredited college, community college, or university as a full-time student and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must remain drug- and alcohol-free and show outstanding ability in the education field.
The Neuse Termite and Pest Control Scholarship – $1,000-$5,000
This scholarship is for students who have experienced an unusual financial hardship. To be eligible, applicants must have a family income of $100,000 or less, submit an essay describing their hardship, and provide proof of church involvement. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, along with involvement in after-school activities or work, and the student must remain drug- and alcohol-free. A high school transcript must also be submitted.
The Cooper Academy Scholarship - $500
This scholarship is for students who attended Cooper Academy for at least three years and completed 5th grade, graduated from a Johnston County high school, and plan to attend college as a full-time student. Applicants must remain drug- and alcohol-free and submit an essay on the value of education.
The Pine Level Elementary Scholarship - $1,000
This scholarship is for students who attended Pine Level Elementary School for all six years and completed 5th grade, plan to pursue a degree in elementary education, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must attend college as a full-time student, complete at least 20 hours of volunteer work, and remain drug- and alcohol-free. A high school transcript is required.
The Earl & Alice Honeycutt Scholarship - $500
This scholarship is available for students at South Johnston, West Johnston and Cleveland High Schools who have a demonstrated history of service to others, such as in Fire/EMS, church, civic organizations, or nonprofit work. Applicants must provide a letter of reference and a summary of their service. At least 20 hours of volunteer work must be documented, and a 400-600 word essay on the importance of service is required.
Rotary Club of Central Johnston County Scholarship
This scholarship is open to Johnston County high school seniors and is determined by school guidance counselors. Applicants must attend a four-year college, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Students should ask their school guidance counselors for more information about the application process.
The Robert L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
This scholarship honors Judge Robert L. Anderson and is for students who have engaged in significant public service activities. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, complete at least 15 hours of community service, and submit an essay detailing their public service work. They must attend college as a full-time student.
James L. "Jimmy" Earp Golf Scholarship – $500
This scholarship is for students who have played golf for 1-4 years in high school. Applicants must provide a recommendation from their golf coach, plan to attend an accredited college, and intend to continue in the golf field.
Learn more at the Earp Entertainment Services’ site.
Empowerment Through Education Scholarship — $5,000
The Empowerment Through Education Scholarship supported by the Viribus Foundation. It is four $5000.00 scholarships with the intention of providing financial assistance and educational opportunities to resilient, determined , and opportunity-seeking students who are striving to overcome barriers and achieve their academic and career goals. The scholarship focuses on first-generation college students, children of incarcerated parents, or from low-income families. Applicant must have a minimum 3.3 GPA, be a first-generation college student and be the child of incarcerated parents (or from a low-income family). Applicants should provide a short essay and recommendation letter confirming proven qualifying criteria. Topic:
Write a letter to their future self in 10 years describing what they imagine their life will look like at that time.
Peggy Earp Memorial Scholarship
The Johnston County Education Foundation and a member of the Peggy Earp Family will select the scholarship recipient. Applicants must complete the Johnston County Education Foundation Application. Applicants should demonstrate a history of service to others through Church or Ministry, Civic or Nonprofit organizations. Applicants must also provide a letter of recommendation and summary of service, and must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college, trade school, community college or university. A minimum of 20 hours of volunteer work is also mandatory (documentation required). Lastly, a 400-600 word essay on “What Giving Means” should be submitted with the application, and candidates must commit to remain free from drug and alcohol use.
