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SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Reginald E. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Incorporated will award scholarships in May of each year to graduating seniors of Brevard County, Florida high schools. The winners must be planning to attend an accredited college, university, or technical/trade school. The Reginald E. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc., is a group of dedicated citizens who seek to promote educational opportunities for students, with a need for financial assistance, in memory of the late Cadet Reginald E. Johnson. The scholarship award will be awarded to deserving students who have a commitment to excellence. The winners are expected to maintain an attitude and manner representing the high standards set by Cadet Reginald E. Johnson. Applications are available in school’s Guidance Offices or from members of the Reginald E. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Completed and returned applications must be postmarked by FEBRUARY 1ST

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS

  • Applicants must be a senior graduating in the current school year from a high school in Brevard County, Florida.
  • Applicants must have a demonstrated need for financial assistance.
  • Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college, university, or technical/trade school.
  • The college, university, or technical/trade school of choice must have accepted an applicant and the applicant must send his/her class schedule to the Reginald E. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. before funds is forwarded to the school on the applicant’s behalf. This must be done each grading period until funds are depleted.
  • Applicants must complete this official application in its entirety; Application must be type printed or hand printed legibly.
  • Applicants must attach three (3) typed letters of recommendation from three (3) adults, representing three different sources and not related to the applicant. One of the letters must be from the school (i.e., principal, counselor, or teacher).
  • Applicants must attach a current photograph of him/herself.
  • Applicants must ensure a current transcript is forwarded with the application to the Foundation.
  • Applicants must ensure that the application, along with all other pertinent document and information, are returned to the Foundation NO LATER THAN February 1st.
  • Selected Students/Parents will be notified not later than the 31st of March.
  • Students are responsible for notifying their Guidance Counselor of having been selected to receive this scholarship.
  • Unacceptable behavior before or after award of a scholarship may result in withdrawal of scholarship. The REJ MSF, Inc. reserves the right to revoke any scholarship it awards.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • The applicant will be judged based on scholarship, financial need, character, and extracurricular activities.
  • Each award recipient must carry a minimum student load of twelve (12) hours or equivalent, per grading period; student must also send to the Foundation, an official copy of his/her class schedule, at the start of each grading period, to receive scholarship funding for that same grading period.
  • If a student receives an award, his/her scholastic standing will be reviewed at the end of each grading period. Student must have the college, university, or technical/trade school send the Reginald E. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc., a copy of their transcript at the end of each grading period. A minimum of a "C' average must be maintained.
  • The scholarship award will be paid out, in increments of $500, per grading period, until the total of the award is depleted.
  • RECEIPT OF AN EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE (EFSC) SCHOLARSHIP FROM ANOTHER ORGANIZATION, OR GRADUATION FROM EFSC DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM, AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIES A STUDENT FROM RECEIVING A REJ MSF/EFSC SCHOLARSHIP.
  • STUDENTS RECEIVING AN EFSC SCHOLARSHIP MUST SUBMIT THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) AND BE PACKAGED WITH FINANCIAL AID, IF ELIGIBLE.
  • Applications and supporting information become the property of the Reginald E. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc., which shall have discretionary authority in all matters pertaining to these scholarship awards.
  • The Reginald E. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. reserves the right to revoke its scholarship.

Scholarship Application Form