Scholarship Opportunity

Jackson Companies Scholarship Fund

Offered by Idaho Community Foundation

The Jackson Companies Scholarship Fund supports Idaho students pursuing higher education through college, university, or career technical education. Selection considers academic achievement, leadership, financial need, and community involvement.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Community College Student, Trade School Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensJanuary 1, 2026
DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be the child or dependent of an active, full-time Jackson Companies employee at the time of application.
  • Child or dependent includes a son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, or a child for whom the employee has legal custody.
  • Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA using an unweighted 4.0 scale.
  • Be a United States citizen or legal resident.
  • Preference may be given to students demonstrating greater financial need.

Requirements

  • Complete the official scholarship application.
  • Submit the most recent unofficial high school or college transcript.
  • Submit a 1–3 page personal statement.
  • Describe educational and career goals.
  • Describe extracurricular activities, volunteer work, awards, honors, and leadership positions.
  • Describe work experience and plans to work while attending college.
  • Explain why you should receive the scholarship.
  • Include a paragraph describing your family's financial circumstances.
  • Combine all required materials into one PDF.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete pages 1 and 2 of the scholarship application.
  2. 2Gather your unofficial transcript.
  3. 3Write the required 1–3 page personal statement.
  4. 4Write the required financial circumstances paragraph.
  5. 5Combine every required document into one PDF.
  6. 6Email the completed PDF before the April 1 deadline.

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