2019 Scholarship Information

The Joliet Junior Woman’s Club Alisha and Ava Bromfield Memorial Community Scholarship honors a young woman who exemplifies volunteerism, strong character, and scholarship within her community.

Criteria

Candidates must:

• Demonstrate strong academic success with a minimum GPA equivalent of B or higher
• Demonstrate significant volunteer contributions to her community
• Demonstrate strong character
• Be able to easily express her personal philosophy or purpose as to why it is important to volunteer;
• Be well-rounded
• Be in the process of applying to or already accepted at an accredited two or four year college or university
• Submit a brief essay and other materials as outlined below.

Procedure

• Applications and all materials must be postmarked no later than March 29, 2019
• Applicants may be required to participate in an interview process
• Selection process will be completed and recipient notified in early May

Materials to be provided to Scholarship Committee

1. Letter of nomination/recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
2. One additional letter of recommendation from a teacher
3. A personal letter from the applicant stating their future educational plans
4. An official high school transcript including ACT or SAT scores
5. An optional character reference letter
6. A personal essay.

To donate to the Joliet Junior Woman’s Club Alisha and Ava Bromfield Memorial Community Scholarship you can click on the button below or mail a check payable to JJWC

JJWC
P.O. Box 3632
Joliet, IL 60434