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2. SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
All student applicants must read and understand this section.
The James Madison High School scholarship is open to first time freshman students
or transfer students enrolled after January 1.
Incoming first time freshman students must have an 8
th
grade GPA of 3.0 or better,
or equivalent. Transfer students must have an incoming transcript GPA of 3.00 or
better.
This application and the information contained here is for the guidance of students
and James Madison High School personnel and does not constitute a contract or
legal document.
Submit your application through the electronic process outlined below in Section 3.
If you are under 18 years old, you will need to provide a parent or guardian
signature and contact information.
Official transcripts are required; unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Applications with unofficial transcripts are considered incomplete.
Scholarship offerings and requirements are subject to change each award year. The
window for scholarship submission is January 1 to March 1 of each year. No early
submissions will be accepted.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements: Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA
throughout their program of study, and complete two semesters of courses within
one year otherwise the scholarship is void and the student is liable for the tuition
cost.
Annual Renewal: The scholarship requirements are reviewed annually for renewal.
Renewal each year of all academic scholarships is contingent upon full-time
enrollment with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or better, and timely
completion of courses.
Student Engagement Requirements: Recipients will be required to participate in
selected community events as an ambassador for their program and to promote
educational access.
Students may receive only one scholarship through the James Madison High School
Scholarship Program. If awarded, make sure to maintain the required GPA for the
annual renewal requirement.
JMHS does not guarantee receipt of scholarship applications if not submitted
through the online electronic application process.
If you have questions, contact the Office of the Registrar at 800.224.7234.