About the Scholarship
The JamesEunice Legacy Scholarship was established in 2005 by the Eunice Family Trust to honor the remarkable contributions of James Eunice, a noted entrepreneur, philanthropist, and lifelong advocate for equal educational opportunity. The Trust believes that financial barriers should never prevent talented and motivated students from pursuing higher education. Each year, the scholarship selects a cohort of outstanding candidates who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement, and a clear vision for the future.
The scholarship is administered by an independent committee composed of educators, former recipients, and community leaders. Their collective expertise ensures a transparent, meritbased selection process that reflects the values James Eunice championed throughout his life.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
- Enroll or intend to enroll fulltime in an accredited undergraduate program.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrate financial need as measured by the FAFSA or equivalent.
- Show evidence of leadershipthrough school clubs, sports, volunteer work, or community projects.
- Submit a personal essay (500800 words) describing career aspirations and how the scholarship will help achieve them.
Students may apply once per academic year; there is no limit to the number of years a recipient may receive the award, provided they maintain eligibility.
Scholarship Benefits
The James Eunice Legacy Scholarship provides a renewable award of $5,000 per academic year. In addition to the monetary award, recipients enjoy:
- Mentorship from professionals in the recipients field of interest.
- Access to an exclusive network of alumni and donors.
- Invitation to the annual James Eunice Leadership Conference.
- Opportunities for paid summer internships with partner organizations.
These supplemental resources are designed to foster both academic success and professional development.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to submit a complete application:
- Create an account on the scholarship portal.
- Upload a recent transcript and a copy of your FAFSA verification.
- Write and upload your personal essay (PDF or DOCX, 500800 words).
- Provide two letters of recommendationone from a faculty member and one from a community leader.
- Complete the short online questionnaire about your extracurricular activities and career goals.
- Submit the application before the deadline (March15for fall enrollment, November1for spring enrollment).
All documents must be in PDF format and no larger than 5MB each.
Apply NowContact Information
For questions regarding eligibility, application procedures, or the selection timeline, please reach out:
- Email: scholarships@jameseunicetrust.org
- Phone: +1 (800) 5550199 (MonFri, 9am5pm EST)
- Mail: James Eunice Legacy Scholarship, 1200 Oakridge Blvd., Suite300, Atlanta, GA30301
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