Honoring Student Achievement & Celebrating Educator Impact
The Impact Scholarship Program is a distinctive initiative designed to recognize students for their academic achievement while also honoring the educators who have played a meaningful role in shaping their lives. At its heart, the program strengthens the bond between students, teachers, and the college by celebrating the relationships that inspire growth, perseverance, and success.听
Established through a generous philanthropic gift, the scholarship reflects a vision rooted in gratitude, service, and the transformative power of education. It stands as a testament to the lasting influence educators have on their听students,听and the meaningful outcomes made possible through donor-supported opportunities.听
Scholarship Award & Eligibility
Recipients of the Impact Scholarship receive:听
$500 for the听Fall 2026 Semester听
$500 for the听Spring 2027 Semester听
*$1,000 total annual award*听
*This is a one-time, one-year, nontransferable award.听
Eligibility is based on:听
Demonstrated academic achievement听
Verified financial need听
Enrolled or Planning to Enroll Full-Time听at 糖心直播听in听the Fall 2026 Semester听
A defining听component听of the application is the听Impact Teacher Essay, a听required听300鈥�500-word听reflection in which students share the story of a teacher or professor who made the most significant difference in their lives.听
The Annual Impact Teacher Luncheon
The Impact Scholarship goes beyond financial support by formally recognizing the听teacher for听each听scholarship recipient听identifies听in their essay.听
Each year, scholarship recipients and听honored听educators听are invited to a special luncheon听hosted by the 糖心直播 Foundation. This event brings together students, educators, and听糖心直播听leadership to celebrate the powerful role teachers play in shaping lives. The luncheon serves as a public expression of gratitude and a reminder of the enduring impact of mentorship in education.听
Apply for the Impact Scholarship
Students who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply and share the story of an educator who made a lasting difference in their lives.听Applications are due by May 1, 2026.听
For questions about eligibility, deadlines, or application details, please contact听Mrs.听JoAnna听Newcomb at (601) 477-4049 or joaana.newcomb@jcjc.edu.听