Leadership Scholarships

Blakely Russell Kay Scholarship

The Blakely Russell Kay Scholarship recognizes students for involvement in community and/or leadership. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Submit the JCCC Admissions Application.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Submit the JCCC Scholarship Application.
Have completed at least one semester in the American Sign Language Studies Certificate program at JCCC.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

Clay Blair Family Foundation Scholarship

The Clay Blair Family Foundation Scholarship (worth $650) recognizes students who are determined to learn, are engaged with school, have a desire to better themselves and their career, attend class regularly, and contribute to the learning experience. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Have a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
Be nominated by one or more JCCC faculty.

Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship

The Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and significant campus and/or community leadership and service. This scholarship is open to PTK members and non-members alike. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Be nominated by your college’s designated nominator.

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Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship

The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship program provides new Phi Theta Kappa members with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled in an associate degree program to develop leadership potential through participation in Phi Theta Kappa programs. The program awards up to 200 scholarships of $1,000 each, a total of $200,000 in scholarships annually. Of these awards, 25 scholarships are earmarked for current members of the military or military veterans. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Be currently enrolled in a minimum of six semester credit hours (or nine quarter credit hours) of associate degree, college-level coursework at the time of application.
Be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing.
Hold a minimum of 3.50 cumulative GPA out of a possible 4.0 on all college-level coursework at the time of application.
Have completed 12-36 semester credit hours of college-level coursework (or the quarterly equivalent).
NOT hold an associate or bachelor’s degree from any college.
Hold temporary or permanent residency in the country of the college OR must possess a visa considered appropriate by the college.

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Gordon Graham Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice Scholarship

This scholarship honors Gordon Graham, a retired veteran of California Law Enforcement, who is widely known for his expertise in the field of Risk Management in Public Safety. He is also an internationally known speaker, author, and lecturer who served various capacities of Law Enforcement in the state of California. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester credit hours [or nine (9) quarter credit hours] of associate degree, college-level coursework at the time of application.
Be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing.
Hold a minimum of 3.50 cumulative GPA out of a possible 4.0 on all college-level coursework at the time of application. No courses can be marked as incomplete.
Have completed at least 50 percent of coursework in an associate degree public safety program at a regionally accredited college by June. Eligible public safety programs include: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Criminology, or Law.
NOT be a pre-major or certificate student.
Hold temporary or permanent residency in the country of the college OR must possess a visa considered appropriate by the college.

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Guistwhite Scholarship

The Guistwhite Scholarship recognizes Phi Theta Kappa members for engagement and participation in Phi Theta Kappa chapter activities and societal programs, while also exhibiting leadership accomplishments and outstanding academic achievement during the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.

The Guistwhite Scholarship honors Phi Theta Kappa International Honorary Member Dr. Jack Guistwhite and his wife, Margaret. Dr. Guistwhite developed the first transfer scholarship designated exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Be currently enrolled through December 2021 in a minimum of six (6) semester credit hours [or nine (9) quarter credit hours] of associate degree, college-level coursework at the time of application.
Be an active member of Phi Theta Kappa in good standing.
Hold a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative GPA out of a possible 4.0 on all college-level coursework completed in the past five years. Include all transcripts, fall 2016 to present. GPA is evaluated at the time of application, and no courses can be marked as incomplete. You must maintain GPA until transfer to a four-year college.
Intend to transfer to a regionally accredited four-year college in fall 2022. You must be admitted in your major program of study and be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (or the quarterly equivalent).
Have completed a minimum of 45 college-level semester credit hours (or the quarterly equivalent) by December 31, 2021, and at least 50 college-level semester credit hours (or the quarterly equivalent) at the time of transfer to a four-year college.
Hold temporary or permanent residency in the country of the college OR must possess a visa considered appropriate by the college.

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Hites Scholarship

The Hites Transfer Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and rigor, engagement in college and community activities, and leadership accomplishment of Phi Theta Kappa members preparing to transfer to senior institutions in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.

The scholarships are funded by a scholarship endowment established in 2010 as a result of a matching grant from the Hites Family Community College Scholarship Foundation. The first Hites Scholars were announced in 2010, expanding Phi Theta Kappa’s commitment to support transfer students in their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Be currently enrolled through December 2021 in a minimum of six (6) semester credit hours [or nine (9) quarter credit hours] of associate degree, college-level coursework at the time of application.
Be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing.
Hold a mimimum of a 3.50 cumulative GPA out of a possible 4.0 on all college-level coursework completed in the past five years. Include all transcripts, fall 2016 to present. GPA is evaluated at the time of application, and no courses can be marked as incomplete. You must maintain GPA until transfer to a four-year college.
Intend to transfer to a regionally accredited four-year college in fall 2022. Student must be admitted to study on a full-time basis in his/her program of study.
Have completed a minimum of 45 college-level semester credit hours (or the quarterly equivalent) by December 31, 2021, and at least 50 college-level semester credit hours (or the quarterly equivalent) at the time of transfer to a four-year college.
Hold temporary or permanent residency in the county of the college the student is attending OR must possess a visa considered appropriate by the college.

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JCCC Faculty-Staff Scholarship

The JCCC Faculty-Staff Scholarship (which covers tuition up to 15 hours plus $150 for books per semester) recognizes students whose career and personal goals are to serve their community and to support life-long learning through teaching, counseling, library science, educational administration, early childhood education, interpreter training, social work, psychology, and other social service/educational careers. Students must demonstrate relevant school or professional activities, community involvement, and/or leadership experience. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Submit the JCCC admissions application.
Submit the JCCC scholarship application.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

JCCC Foundation Board Leadership Scholarship

The JCCC Foundation Board Leadership Scholarship (worth $250 per semester for two semesters) recognizes students who demonstrate leadership in an educational, political, or professional environment as well as volunteer involvement. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Be degree seeking.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Be enrolled full-time.
Complete the Leadership Application. Submit a one-page narrative in which you describe yourself, give examples of how you have demonstrated leadership in your life, and state your educational and professional goals.

Outstanding Student Award

The Outstanding Student Award recognizes students for campus involvement, community involvement, volunteerism, personal and/or extenuating circumstances overcome, and scholastic achievement. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Submit the JCCC Admissions Application.
Submit the JCCC Scholarship Application.
Be either a full-time or part-time student at JCCC.
Be nominated by one or more JCCC faculty, staff, and/or students.

Ronny J. Coleman Fire and Emergency Services Leader of the Future Scholarship

This scholarship honors Ronny J. Coleman, retired State Fire Marshal for the State of California, who is widely known as a certified Fire Chief and a Master Instructor in the California Fire Service Training and Education System. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester credit hours [or nine (9) quarter credit hours] of associate degree, college-level coursework at the time of application.
Be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing. Hold a minimum of a 3.50 cumulative GPA out of a possible 4.0 on all college-level coursework at the time of application. No courses can be marked as incomplete.
Have completed at least 50 percent of coursework in an associate degree public safety program at a regionally accredited college by June. Eligible public safety programs include: Fire Science, Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Fire & Emergency Services Administration, Community Risk Reduction, Fire Engineering, Fire Prevention, or Public Safety Education.
NOT be a pre-major or certificate student.
Hold temporary or permanent residency in the county of the college the student is attending OR must possess a visa considered appropriate by the college.

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Student Senate Leadership Scholarship

The Student Senate Leadership Scholarship (covers 12 credit hours of tuition) is awarded to students who are elected to the JCCC Student Senate Executive Board (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian). To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Submit the JCCC Admissions Application.
Submit the JCCC Scholarship Application.
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Maintain full-time enrollment (12 or more hours).
Commit to 10 hours per week of Student Senate work.