<p>Hello Orange County High School Seniors!</p>
<p>The Junior League of Orange County, California, Inc., (JLOCC) is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants to compete for our annual Scholarship Awards for the academic year 2014-2015. This year up to $20,000 will be awarded to deserving students who are striving to pursue a college degree. </p>
<p>The members of the JLOCC share a vision of a community in which the health, safety, and education of all individuals are promoted and supported. The members of the JLOCC share a vision of the organization in which the experience, knowledge, and leadership skills of all members are promoted and supported. The JLOCC Scholarship program is just one of many ways we seek to promote excellence in self-sufficiency.</p>
<p>Please take a moment to reflect on candidates whom you believe are deserving of receiving JLOCC scholarship funds, and encourage them to complete the application. Completed applications may be submitted by mail or in person. The deadline for submittal is Friday, January 17, 2014.</p>
<p>Requirements for eligibility are as follows:
Currently a graduating high school senior or a post-secondary student
High school or post-secondary grade point average of 2.5 or above
Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Pending acceptance to a post-secondary institution (required for receipt of scholarship)
If registering as a part-time student, proof of 20 or more hours of work per week
Agreement to attend the JLOCC April 2014 meeting to accept award or send appropriate designee (parent, executive director of project/program, foster parent, etc.)
Scholars should be willing to update the JLOCC about their experience by May 2015
May not be an immediate relative of a JLOCC member (i.e. sibling, daughter, son)
Scholars must use the funds awarded within one calendar year from the official award date</p>
<p>Please note: Former or current participants in a JLOCC sponsored program or organization may receive preference. Applicants can reapply annually. </p>
<p>Scholarship recipients will be notified in writing on or before April 11, 2014. If you have any questions, please visit [Grants</a> & Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.jlocc.org/?nd=grants]Grants”>http://www.jlocc.org/?nd=grants) for more information. Additional applications can be printed from [Junior</a> League of Orange County California](<a href=“http://www.jlocc.org%5DJunior”>http://www.jlocc.org). Thank you for your help. </p>
<p>[Grants</a> & Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.jlocc.org/?nd=grants]Grants”>http://www.jlocc.org/?nd=grants)</p>