Scholarship

Scholarship Overview

Submit all required application materials by the deadline.

Purpose: Our scholarships aim to provide financial assistance to deserving students who are planning to attend either a two-year or four-year post-secondary institution, or vocational school.

Amount: Scholarship awards are valued between $250 – $1,000.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Coach Cornelia A. Jackson Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a high school senior on track to graduate.
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Demonstrate active participation in community service, leadership roles, or extracurricular activities.

Application Process

Review Eligibility Criteria
Ensure that you meet all qualifications outlined on this page.

Prepare Required Materials
Gather the following documents:

  1. Complete scholarship application form: Coach Cornelia A Jackson Foundation Scholarship 2026 Application.
  2. Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher and one from a coach or community leader).
  3. Personal essay (500–700 words) addressing one of the application prompts.
  4. Unofficial high school transcript.

Submit Your Application
Combine all materials into one PDF file and submit via email to info@cjacksonfoundation.org or by mail: P.O. Box 202, Chesterfield, VA 23832.

Confirmation of Submission
After submitting, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation within 48 hours, please contact us at info@cjacksonfoundation.org

We’re looking for Peer Volunteers!

Calling all current college students! Join us as a peer volunteer with the Coach Cornelia A. Jackson Foundation. Share your college experiences and insights with high school students, and earn volunteer hours while making a positive impact on their lives. Together, we can empower the next generation!