Junior Women's League
of Smithfield
High School Scholarship
The Junior Women's League of Smithfield is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for two $1,000 scholarships. These scholarships are designed to support deserving students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.
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The scholarship is open to any female high school senior who is a Johnston County resident, attends a public, charter, or private high school in Johnston County, and is matriculating to an accredited postsecondary institution in the fall of 2025.
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Applicants must have an outstanding volunteer service record and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The scholarship award will be paid directly to the recipient's school.
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Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm EST on April 15, 2025.
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Finalists will be required to attend a Zoom interview during the week of April 28th-May 2nd. The Winners will be announced by May 8th and will be asked to attend the General Membership Meeting of the Junior Women's League of Smithfield on Thursday, May 15th at 7pm at the Johnston Medical Mall (514 N. Bright Leaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577).
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Any application with missing materials will not be considered.
The Junior Women's League of Smithfield established the JWL Scholarship in 2019 to advance our mission of fostering women's leadership by empowering young women in our community to achieve their full academic potential. The Grants and Scholarship Committee is dedicated to recognizing outstanding young women in the Johnston County community who demonstrate a strong commitment to personal growth, supporting others, and making a meaningful impact through academic excellence, volunteerism, and community involvement.
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The scholarship is made possible by generous donations from community members and sponsors. To date, JWL has awarded $7,000 in scholarships to 11 young women residing in Johnston County. If you are interested in making a donation for a future JWL Scholarship, please contact jwlsmithfield@gmail.com.