Got the Dot High School Leadership Program Scholarship

Got the Dot High School Leadership Program Scholarship

Funder: JJ's Legacy (Kern County, CA)

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