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Dorothy and Dick Burgess Scholarship

Jackson Community Foundation

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who are attending a high school in Jackson County, Michigan, or who live in Jackson County, Michigan. Home-schooled students are also encouraged to apply. This scholarship is for previous recipients only. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be accepted into or currently attending an accredited college or university program or vocational/technical institute. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate good citizenship, high moral character, and potential for leadership and academic success. They must also plan to pursue a course of study that leads to a degree in earth science, engineering, pre-med, or Christian ministry and plan to complete a bachelor's degree within four consecutive years. Applicants must provide proof of acceptance to a smaller, accredited Michigan two- or four-year college/university. (A smaller public Michigan college is defined as a two- or four-year college/university whose annual yearly tuition costs do not exceed $17,000.) An interview may be requested. Sign Up to Start Applying
Acceptance StartDecember 1, 2022
Deadline February 14, 2023
Renewable
Yes
Frequency3 years
Number of Awards Granted1

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Eligibility Requirements

Demographic
Enrollment LevelsHigh school senior
Academic
GPA3
Accredited University Required
Yes
Eligible MajorsGeological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Engineering, General, Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Ceramic Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining and Mineral Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Systems Engineering, Textile Sciences and Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Construction Engineering, Forest Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Surveying Engineering, Geological/Geophysical Engineering, Paper Science and Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Engineering Chemistry, Biological/Biosystems Engineering, Engineering, Other, Bible/Biblical Studies, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Religious Education, Religious Music and Worship, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Theology and Religious Vocations, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Chiropractic, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Dentistry, Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Medicine, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Nursing, Optometry, Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Medical Illustration and Informatics, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education, Energy and Biologically Based Therapies, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Financial
Financial Need Required
Yes