Scholarship Opportunity: Caroline M. Jones Scholarship

The Caroline M. Jones Memorial Scholarship was established as an endowed scholarship honoring Miss Caroline M. Jones, a staff member who served SMU for over 30 years. Miss. Jones served under three Deans during her time at SMU. The winner of this scholarship will receive a $10,000 to be used toward tuition, fees, room and board. The award will be issued over the course of one year; half awarded in fall 2024 and the remainder in spring 2025*.

Eligibility

• An undergraduate enrolled full-time.
• Maintain an overall SMU GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• No honor violations, disciplinary actions, or make-leave decisions pending.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Must plan to be enrolled full-time in undergraduate studies for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Application Requirements

• Caroline M. Jones Scholarship Application
  Application submittal begins March 4, 2024. 
• 500-750 word double-spaced essay
  Please format in 12 point (pt) Times New Roman or Arial font and answer the following question: “Why is serving the community as relevant and important to your overall personal growth as your academic record?” 
• Community Service Volunteer Resume (at SMU and elsewhere)
  Please use traditional resume format and list only volunteer activities, including contact information for verification. 
• Degree Progress Report
  A copy of your current Degree Progress Report.

Award Information

• Winner will receive a $10,000 scholarship.
• Awards must be used for tuition, fees, room, and board.
• Unused balance will be returned to the Caroline M. Jones Scholarship fund.
• Awards will be funded at 50% of amount for Fall 2024 term and 50% of amount for Spring 2025 term.

Important Dates and Information

• Applications accepted beginning March 4, 2024.
• Applications must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. on March 25, 2024. 
• The winner will be notified by the week of May 15, 2024.
• Applications should be ONE COMBINED PDF FILE consisting of all elements listed above, submitted to cfavela@smu.edu for consideration.
• Applications will not be accepted in person.

Application:

CAROLINE M. JONES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Application deadline: March 25, 2024

For questions, please contact Claudia Favela, Vice President of Service and Activities

for the SMU Staff Association at cfavela@smu.edu. 

*Any remaining funds after tuition, fees, room and board are paid will be returned to the Caroline M. Jones Memorial Scholarship fund.

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