The George W. Jenkins Scholarship is given in honor of the Publix founder. The scholarship covers the annual costs for tuition, fees, on-campus room and board, books, and personal expenses at the University of Miami. The George W. Jenkins Scholarship is valued at over $50,000 for the 2013-2014 academic year; in total, it is worth more than $200,000. Three of these prestigious honors are awarded each year. The scholarships are awarded to high school graduates (US citizens) from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennesee who have successfully overcome significant adversity, as well as achieved academic excellence in spite of this adversity. Nominated students should also demonstrate high financial need through the FAFSA. Nominated students must also demonstrate work ethic through participation in school and community activities.
The student must submit an application, the George W. Jenkins Scholarship Personal Statement and academic credentials to the University of Miami as soon as possible. The deadline for these materials is December 1, 2012.
To nominate a student for consideration of this scholarship, submit the George W. Jenkins Scholarship nomination form and a letter of recommendation to Jeff Jenkins at P.O. Box 248025, Coral Gables, Florida 33124-4616. Your letter should contain the student's full name and your comments supporting the student's candidacy; please give specific examples as to how the student has overcome adversity in his/her life. All scholarship letters of nomination must be submitted by December 1, 2012. The three George W. Jenkins Scholars for the 2013-2014 academic year will be announced by April 1, 2013. See Mrs. Champion for a copy of the nomination form.
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