How much funding does Got the Dot High School Leadership Program Scholarship provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Got the Dot High School Leadership Program Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Got the Dot High School Leadership Program Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Kern County, California high school students.

Got the Dot High School Leadership Program Scholarship

Q: How often is Got the Dot High School Leadership Program Scholarship offered?

Got the Dot High School Leadership Program Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

JJs Legacy

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools Youth Leadership Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Kern County, California high school students

Overview

Purpose: To support high school students who develop educational campaigns about organ, eye, and tissue donation and demonstrate leadership excellence.

Geographic Scope

Kern County, California high school students

Program Overview

An academic year-long club that educates students about organ, eye, and tissue donation while providing various independent projects to enhance leadership skills.

Student Activities

Meet bi-monthly to develop educational and leadership skills
Attend guest speaker sessions with medical professionals, transplant recipients, and donor families
Participate in JJ's Legacy fundraising events (Grilling and Brewin, the Gala, Golf)
Volunteer at JJ's Legacy community events
Plan and participate in the annual Got the Dot Walk-a-Thon
Develop research presentations on organ, eye, and tissue donation campaigns

Scholarship Component

Culminating Project: Students work in teams on a research presentation focused on a campaign to educate Kern County residents about organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Eligibility for Scholarship: Students whose final campaigns educate the community about the value of organ, eye, and tissue donation are eligible for scholarship awards.

Goals

Invest in the community
Nurture the next generation of educated and inspired students
Create advocates for organ, eye, and tissue donation among peers
Create positive lasting change in Kern County

Organization Information

Organization: JJ's Legacy (IRS Registered 501(c)(3))
Federal Tax ID: 27-3546375
Website: jjslegacy.org

How to Apply

Note: Specific application procedures are not detailed in the available website materials. For application details, students should:

Contact JJ's Legacy directly via their website contact page
Visit the Got the Dot Program Page at jjslegacy.org/programs/got-the-dot/

Program Structure

Join the Club
- Enroll as a high school student in Kern County
- Meet bi-monthly with other club members
Participate in Activities
- Attend educational sessions and guest speaker events
- Volunteer at JJ's Legacy events
- Help plan and run the Got the Dot Walk-a-Thon
Develop Final Campaign
- Work in teams on a research presentation
- Create a campaign to educate Kern County about organ, eye, and tissue donation
- Meet presentation criteria provided by program coordinators
Submit for Scholarship Review
- Submit final campaign presentation
- Eligible campaigns are considered for scholarship awards