JSC Scholarship

Purpose

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who displays high moral character and is an active member of their community. We may give preference to an applicant who is looking to further their education in the field of conservation, environmental sciences, natural resources, or a related field of study. Applicant must have demonstrated an appreciation and concern for our natural resources and have an interest in environmental issues, ecology, or conservation.

Award amount and source of funds

The Jefferson Sportsmen’s Club funds this scholarship. We are a non-profit club, with members from the area, which maintains and operates a clubhouse and grounds to provide sportsmen throughout the area with a place to enjoy shotgun shooting sports and related activities. Club members pay their dues on a yearly basis. We support many other conservation groups in the surrounding area with donations along with funding this scholarship. JSC scholarship committee meets on a yearly basis to determine the amount of this scholarship and the number of scholarships given. The scholarship will be a minimum of 2,000.00 dollars.

Criteria:

1. Preference may be given to a member or the son/ daughter of a member of the Jefferson Sportsmen’s Club. If not a member, then a resident of Jefferson County graduating from Jefferson County high school or equivalent. And/or
2. The recipient will be accepted and enrolled in an accredited college      or technical school with an emphasis on natural resources, environmental sciences, or conservation field preferred but not limited to. And/or
3. The recipient will have maintained a GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0-point      scale) throughout his/ her 4-year secondary education. And/ or
4. The recipient will have displayed high moral character. Extra-curricular activities, work experience, and community involvement will be considered but not be the determining factor. Reference letters are encouraged
5. Applications should include grade transcripts, a letter describing      your desire to receive our scholarship along with an outline of where you intend to attend school. 

Completion Deadline

The scholarship application must be completed and returned to the high school counseling office on or before the deadline established by each Jefferson County high school or April 1st, whichever comes first. Members and other applicants may also use these guidelines to apply directly to the Jefferson Sportsman’s Club no later than April 1st.

Selection

1. The selection committee shall be composed of the Jefferson Sportsmen’s Club scholarship committee.

2. The scholarship will be paid directly to the college, university, or technical school upon verification of enrollment and completion of the first semester.

3.  The students’ academic record plus indication of potential success from letters of reference could be important considerations in selection

4. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all the applications for this scholarship

5. The scholarship committee may recommend that no awards be given in a year no qualified applicants apply.

Awarding the Scholarship

The recipient will be announced at the schools Scholastic Awards Assembly held at the end of the scholastic year. Award will be paid directly the financial aid office of the college, university, or technical school the applicant is attending.

In the event the recipient of the scholarship does not attend the school of their choice, another applicant may be awarded the scholarship and the appropriate recognition. If the Jefferson Sportsmen’s Club decides there was not another qualified applicant, then the trustees will return the monies to the principal account involved.

Jefferson Sportsmen’s Club

P.O. Box 104

N5328 Christberg Road Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 699-3968