JA SCHOLARSHIPS RULES
for Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Students
JA USA® Scholarships
Students who participate in a Junior Achievement® (JA) class are eligible for both national and state
scholarships through JA USA® and Junior Achievement of Arizona (JAAZ, Inc.) respectively. Scholarships
offered through JA USA® vary from tuition to vocational colleges to a 4-year full ride scholarship to the
college of the student’s choice. Deadlines vary based on individual scholarships and more information is
available at the JA Student Center online at www.ja.org.
JA of Arizona Scholarships
Freshmen
Sophomores
& Juniors:
Arizona high school students who participate in a JA program during their freshman,
sophomore or junior years are eligible to apply for a JA of Arizona scholarship
during their senior year of school only. Students must follow the “Application Steps”
below to be eligible to apply during their senior year.
JA of Arizona Scholarships - 9th- 11th Grade Student Instructions
Freshman, Sophomore & Junior Application Steps
1. Students must have their JA teacher and JA volunteer complete the attached recommendation
forms (Form C and D) during the same school year that they receive Junior Achievement
programs.
2. Students must hold their recommendation until their senior year to submit with their scholarship
applications. (Letters of Recommendation will not be accepted by JA prior to the student’s
senior year.)
3. If you participate in multiple JA programs, please remember to ask for a recommendation from
each JA teacher and JA volunteer.
4. Students must visit www.jaaz.org during their senior year and submit a completed scholarship
application to our JA office (636 W. Southern Avenue, Tempe AZ 85282).
5. JA teacher and JA volunteer recommendations must be included with all scholarship
applications to be considered. All applications will be judged based upon the JA scholarship
criteria listed on the JA of Arizona website during the student’s senior year.
6. In order to qualify, selected scholarship winners must attend JA’s annual meeting held in
September to accept their scholarship certificate.
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy
FORM C – JA TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
(Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
MUST Complete)
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
Name of Applicant
JA Teacher
JA Program
Email:
School
Contact Number
Teacher recommendation of the above named student is required for scholarship consideration.
Please write a short comment by each category.
This form must accompany the student's application.
1. Initiative and effort:
2. Attitude and ability to work with others:
3. Maturity and dependability:
4. Financial need:
5. Scholastic ability:
Additional comments:
Please rank applicant in the order you feel he/she should be considered for a scholarship.
Circle one:
Lowest
1
2
3
4
5
Highest
Signed:
Teacher
Date
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy
FORM D – JA VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION
(Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
MUST Complete)
VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION
Name of Applicant:
High School:
JA Volunteer:
JA Program:
Company/Organization:
Email:
Contact Number:
Volunteer recommendation of the above named student is not required, but is suggested, for scholarship
consideration. Please write a short comment by each category.
This form may accompany the student's application.
1. Participation in JA:
2. Initiative and effort:
3. Attitude and ability to work with others:
Additional Comments:
Signed:
Volunteer
Date
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy