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Belinda Jones Memorial Scholarship

The Impact and Importance of Scholarships

Scholarships open doors for many individuals to pursue their education, providing essential support that helps them achieve the degrees needed to enter the workforce and contribute to society. Beyond acquiring knowledge in their chosen fields, scholarship recipients gain a deeper appreciation for philanthropy and the value of giving back. These opportunities, made possible through the generosity of others, often transform what could have been a challenging path into one filled with possibility. It is our hope that this spirit of generosity inspires them to pay it forward, finding meaningful ways to assist and uplift others throughout their lives.

Things You Need To Know

 The Belinda Jones Endowment Fund is an achievement-based/merit scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 


Eligibility:

  • U.S. Citizen - based on the guidelines utilized by the U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
  • Current high school student attending a school in Mississippi will graduate during the academic school year of scholarship. 
  • Cumulative academic GPA of 2.8 or higher
  • Must be enrolled full-time as a Freshman attending a Historically Black College and University 
  • Proof of college letter acceptance 
  • Provide two letters of recommendations 
  • Minority status is a significant factor in award decisions

“Empower yourselves with a good education, then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of your boundless promise.” ~ Michelle Obama

 Education empowers minds that will be able to conceive good thoughts and ideas. Education enables students to analyze while making life decisions. Life gives various survival challenges for humans. But education guide human to fight the with failure and get success in life. 


Education is the ability to think, apply it in the world, and know the value of life. It doesn’t limit self-education but also spread it to every human around us. There is no end to education in every stage of human life. We learn something. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ~Nelson Mandela.

Our 2022 Scholarship Recipients

Kaylyn Banks

Kaylyn Banks

Kaylyn Banks

Forest Hill High School

Major: Biology/Pre-Pharmacy

College: Jackson State University 

NiShan Shears

Kaylyn Banks

Kaylyn Banks

Jim Hill High School

Major: Biology/Pre-Veterinarian 

College: Hinds Community College

Shakell James

Kaylyn Banks

Shakell James

Lanier High School

Major: Journalism and Media Studies

College: Jackson State University 

Cailin Brown

Jared Brister

Shakell James

Murrah High School

Major: English 

College: Tuskegee University 

Anahja Reed

Jared Brister

Jared Brister

Provine High School

Major: Biology 

College: Hinds Community College

Jared Brister

Jared Brister

Jared Brister

Callaway High School 

Career: United States Military

Hannah Curry

Hannah Curry

Hannah Curry

Wingfield High School

Major: Business

College: Jackson State University 

The Reginald Jones, Sr.

i.m.p.A.C.T. sCHOLARSHIP

 “Don’t think about making art, just get it done.  Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it.  While they are deciding, make even more art.” – Andy Warhol 

Individuals. Making. Positive. Attributions. Collectively. Today.

The Reginald Jones, Sr. I.M.P.A.C.T.  Scholarship is open to students majoring in the visual arts (architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production, etc.), or in the performing arts (theater, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching bands, etc.). Students must be or plan to be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program. 


 Applicants must be:

 

  • U.S. Citizen - based on the guidelines utilized by the U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
  • Current high school student attending a school in Mississippi will graduate during the academic school year of scholarship. 
  • Cumulative academic GPA of 2.8
  • Will receive a high school diploma during the current academic year
  • Pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
  • Proof of college letter acceptance 
  •  Provide two letters of recommendations  
  • Must submit a portfolio/video of original work
  • Minority status is a significant factor in award decisions

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 “It is important to express oneself...provided the feelings are real and are taken from you own experience.”  – Berthe Morisot 

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Inspire Our Future College Fund

Saving For Kids’ College Education

 If you’re like a lot of Americans, you probably dream of the day that you’ll be able to help your children with their college costs. Most of us know the pain of graduating college with thousands of student loan debt to our name. We hope and dream that we will be able to do something about it,  so our kids have a debt-free start after college. However, most of us don’t even know where to start when it comes to saving for college. It feels overwhelming and too far-fetched of an idea. For Brown Girls, Inc. wants to help make a difference.  


The Inspire Our Future College Fund will be given to (2) mothers-to-be per fiscal year to help establish financial security for their children’s future. 


Our goal is to give a child a head start in life.

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Corporate partnerships with For Brown Girls, Inc. offer businesses and organizations unique opportunities to help change lives statewide. Corporations can support us through various sponsorships, volunteer projects, make in-kind contributions, or lend expertise to fill a void in one of our program areas. Partnering with For Brown Girls, Inc. also aligns your organization with a group that is working “hands-on” with the people it seeks to serve and allows a chance for your organization to connect with our large, diverse audience of supporters and volunteers.

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve the Jackson Metropolitan Area conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission. For Brown Girls, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS. All donations are tax deductible.


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