BJWC Community Service Scholarships
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
March 1, 2027
312 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
BJWC Community Service Scholarships
Organization: Barrington Junior Women's Club Inc (IL, US)
Award Type: Five scholarships per year
- Applicant: Barrington High School seniors
- Community Service Requirement: Must have served the community 200 hours or more over 4 years
- Minimum GPA: 3.2 or higher
- Selection Focus: Recognition of outstanding service to the community
Eligibility Criteria
- February 1st: BHS sends out applications
- March 1st: Applications due
- June 4th: BJWC Scholarship Dinner at Barrington Hills Country Club (Award ceremony)
Application Timeline
- Number of Awards: 5 per year
- 2024 Recipients: Avery Ciaglia, Hannah Kim, Milana Carse (and 2 additional recipients)
- Ceremony: June Scholarship Recipient Dinner with families invited
Award Details
- Barrington High School seniors
- Barrington, Illinois area
Geographic Scope
- Email: president.bjwc@gmail.com
- Mailing Address: PO Box 803, Barrington, IL 60011
Contact Information
- 2025/2026 Philanthropy Co-Chairs: Katie Johnson & Emily Rosencrans
Scholarship Committee
- BJWC is one of the largest total monetary donors to Barrington High School's scholarships for college-bound seniors
- Annual ceremony honors winners and provides opportunity for members to meet recipients and learn about their community service efforts
Additional Information
How to Apply
Scholarship Application Process
1. Application Distribution
- February 1st: Barrington High School sends out applications to eligible seniors
2. Submission
- Deadline: March 1st
- Submit to Barrington High School (application coordinated through BHS)
3. Application Requirements
- Complete application form provided by BHS
- Documentation of community service hours (200+ hours over 4 years required)
- Verification of cumulative GPA (3.2 minimum)
- Description of community service activities and impact
- Academic transcript
4. Selection Process
- Reviewed by BJWC Philanthropy Committee
- Selection recognizes outstanding community service
- Notification of award before June
5. Award Ceremony
- Date: June 4th (Annual Scholarship Recipient Dinner)
- Location: Barrington Hills Country Club
- Scholarship recipients attend with families
- Evening includes three-course seated dinner
6. Questions
- Contact: president.bjwc@gmail.com
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