NAACP Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship

## About the NAACP Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship honors the memory of Agnes Jones Jackson, who dedicated her life to youth development and civil rights through the NAACP. The scholarship supports NAACP members who are pursuing higher education and carrying forward the organization's legacy of advocacy and excellence. ### Award Details - **Amount**: $2,000 per recipient - **Recipients**: 22 awarded annually - **Application Deadline**: March annually - **Application Portal**: naacpinspire.smapply.io ### Eligibility Requirements - Must be a current, active NAACP member (youth or adult member) - High school senior or current college student - Minimum 2.5 GPA (high school) or 2.0 GPA (college) - U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Demonstrated financial need - Not employed full-time ### Selection Criteria - NAACP membership and involvement - Academic achievement - Financial need - Essay demonstrating commitment to community advancement - Recommendation letters ### How to Apply Applications are submitted through the NAACP's online scholarship portal. Students must have a valid NAACP membership to apply. Visit naacp.org to join or renew membership before applying.