MELLIE MCDANIEL-OPTIMIST CLUB OF JACKSON COUNTY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to applicant that is the child or grandchild of a law enforcement officer, corrections officer or an emergency responder (EMT, Paramedic, Firefighter) and is a resident of the 14th Judicial Circuit (Washington, Holmes, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf or Bay counties), will consider applicants that are enrolling in academic or workforce development programs of study, must have 2.0 high school gpa and maintain 2.75 gpa each semester at Chipola College, must be a full-time student, applicant must show evidence of participation and leadership in school and community activities. Applicant will also need two letters of recommendation from a non-relative. Top applicants will be interviewed by the OCOJC scholarship committee, and applicant must follow standard college requirements.

Award
Varies
Deadline
06/12/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. I am the child or grandchild of a law enforcement officer, corrections officer, or an emergency responder (EMT, paramedic, firefighter).
  2. Certification of Qualification and Honesty
    • 1. I hereby certify that I meet the criteria for this scholarship and all information provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am found to be intentionally falsifying any information, I must forfeit any awards I may have been selected to receive and will be banned from applying for future awards.
    • 2. Electronic Signature (Type Full Name)
    • 3. Certification Date (Today's Date)