Theresa D. Jefferson Legacy Award

The purpose of the Theresa D. Jefferson Legacy Award is to assist applicants with personal cost they may have during the research phase of their dissertation. Applicants must be Black male doctoral candidates currently in or immediately approaching the dissertation research phase. This award helps scholars with expenses that occur AFTER they have received the Research Award Letter of Acceptance. Funds may be used only on research related expenses. Examples include but are not limited to: data analysis software, copying cost, consumable items (e.g. nitrile gloves), transcription services, data collection equipment. Applicants will have to upload a budget breakdown sheet for their application to be complete.

Winners will be expected to complete one of the Jefferson Family Foundation Educational Webinars on the topic related to their dissertation research.

Click link to apply: Theresa D. Jefferson Legacy Award

Bobby W. Jefferson Sr. Veteran Award

The purpose of the Bobby W. Jefferson Sr. Veteran Award is to acknowledge the sacrifice and service for a US Military Veteran. The winner must be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year post-secondary institution.

Who is eligible?:

• Person who served in the active military or reserves and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable

• Working toward an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree

• Focus on first generation students 

• Focus on diverse student populations

Applicants will have to upload a copy of their transcript and DD-214 form for their application to be complete.

Click link to apply: Bobby W. Jefferson Sr. Veteran Award

First-Gen Scholar Award

The First Gen Scholar Award is for a graduating first generation college bound high school senior with anticipated full time enrollment in an accredited two or four-year post-secondary institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate involvement in co-curricular or community activities. Applicants must attend school in one of the following counties: Mahoning, Stark, Summit, or Trumbull.

Applicants are considered first-generation college bound students if their parents/guardians have not completed a four-year baccalaureate degree. Applicants will have to upload a copy of their transcript for their application to be complete.

Click link to apply: First-Gen Scholar Award

Jefferson Family Foundation Technology Award 

The purpose of the Jefferson Family Foundation Technology Award is to bridge the technology gap that may exist between graduating high school seniors and their enrollment into postsecondary institutions. The Technology Award provides winners with a laptop and other technology items.

Applicants must be a first-generation college-bound high school senior with anticipated full time enrollment in an accredited two- or four-year post-secondary institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate involvement in co-curricular or community activities. Applicants are considered first-generation college bound students if their parents/guardians have not completed a four year baccalaureate degree.

THIS SCHOLARSHIP WILL NOT BE AWARDED DURING THE 2023 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION.