JAX College Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Jackson Laboratory
Many capable students cannot afford college despite having the talent and drive to succeed. To help remove that barrier, The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is offering three $10,000 college scholarships through the JAX College Scholarship Program. Awards are intended for graduating high school seniors from underserved backgrounds who plan to pursue a college degree and seek careers in biomedical research or medicine. Eligible applicants must live in Connecticut, Maine, or Sacramento County, California.
About The Jackson Laboratory
JAX’s mission is to develop precise genomic solutions to combat disease. These scholarships target students whose career goals align with biomedical research or medical practice.
Who may be nominated
- Must be a graduating high school senior residing in Connecticut, Maine, or Sacramento County, California.
- Nomination required from a teacher, school administrator, or guidance counselor.
- Must demonstrate substantial financial need OR be a first-generation college student (parents who have not completed a bachelor’s degree).
- Academic standing: on track to earn a high school diploma with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher on a standard 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
Important dates and deadlines
- Online nominations by teachers/administrators open: January 10, 2024.
- Teacher/administrator nominations must be submitted by: February 15, 2024.
- Nominated students must complete and submit their applications by: March 15, 2024.
- Scholarship recipients will be announced in late Spring 2024.
Award details and expectations
- Three individual $10,000 scholarships will be awarded.
- In addition to the financial award, JAX will offer internship opportunities for recipients during their college years and organize annual campus visits to JAX locations in Bar Harbor, Maine, and Farmington, Connecticut.
- Scholarship recipients are expected to sustain strong academic performance and provide periodic updates on their college experiences through blog entries and presentations.
How to request a nomination form
To obtain the Nomination Form link, email scholarship@jax.org with the subject line: Scholarship Nomination Form Request.
Please include the following information in your request:
- Your full name
- Your title/role
- Your school or institution
- Your email address
If you have additional questions about the program or eligibility, include them in your email to scholarship@jax.org.