Become a JBF Scholar

What we offer

  • Tuition Assistance

    The Jessie Banks Foundation tuition assistance provides financial support to Scholars who wish to pursue higher education

  • Mentorship Program

    The mentorship program aims to provide the mentee with guidance, feedback, and support to help them develop their skills, knowledge, and abilities

  • Financial Literacy

    Our program provides students the knowledge and skills needed to make informed and effective decisions regarding personal finances

  • Health Care Awareness

    Health care awareness program provides the knowledge and understanding of health care-related issues, health promotion, and access to health care services

Scholar Requirements

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Jessie Banks Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:

  • Be a graduating, minority high school senior or College Freshman

  • Reside in the Tri-State Area ( NY, NJ , CT)

  • Present evidence of financial need

  • Demonstrate a record of academic excellence, 3.0 GPA or higher

  • Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service

  • Submit an official SAT and/or ACT test exam score from junior or senior year*

  •  Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university

  • All JBF Scholars MUST plan to be PRESENT at the Annual Scholarship Awards Gala

Application Components

The Jessie Banks Foundation Scholarship application includes:

  • Senior Photograph

  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from a School Official (Principal, Guidance Counselor, Teacher, College Instructor)

  • One letter of reference from a Supervisor from your Community Service and/ or Volunteer Work Assignment/s

  • Official School Transcript

  • An Initialed and Signed Scholar Agreement

  • SAT and/or ACT scores

  • An essay of approximately 750 words selected from one of the following topics:

    • Describe a historical or current event – discuss the valuable lessons learned and the impact and inspirations that you have ascertain from the event.

    • Describe a meaningful experience or person that has had a profound impact on your life and how it has affected you.

    • What are your career goals and why?

The Jessie Banks Foundation continuously supports it’s scholars through our Mentorship Programs and Seminars.

Scholar Programs

Meet Our Scholars

The Jessie Banks Foundation provides the resources students need to pursue their educational goals. Through our tuition assistance program and our mentorship program, our Scholars are accomplishing their goals every day.