scholarships
Recognizing the importance of education, the Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County offers several ways to further the educational endeavors in our community.
Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County Scholarship Program
deadline: MARCH 17
The Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County awards higher education scholarships to graduating Tipton County School System high school seniors who will be continuing their education to obtain a degree in a filed related to children. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students based upon academic success, community involvement, their submitted application and essay, and their desire to make a positive impact in the lives of children.
The Junior Auxiliary will be awarding the following scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each:
- The Martha Tinkler Scholarship (Brighton High School)
- The Ann Sanford Scholarship (Covington High School)
- The Agnes Fite Scholarship (Munford High School)
The scholarships will be issued one time for the total amount of $1,000. Recipients are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete at least two semesters.
National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Graduate Scholar
The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA) Graduate Scholarship Program annually awards scholarships to persons pursuing graduate level studies in fields which address the special needs of youth.
Graduate fields of study include, but are not limited to: Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health, Special Education, Speech Pathology, Exceptional Children, Remedial Skills Development, Hearing Impaired, Gifted and Talented, etc. Scholarships are NOT awarded for graduate work in administration or general education.
Our Graduate Scholarship Program was started in 1962 by the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries for graduate study in fields which address the special needs of children and youth. This program has awarded more than 542 grants totaling over $1,268,504 nationally.
