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JEWEL (Joint Endeavor for Women in Education and Leadership) Scholarship

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Funding Amount

$1,000 annual scholarship (guaranteed), plus eligibility for additional WRCNM and NCMC scholarships

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

JEWEL Scholarship Program

Program Name: Joint Endeavor for Women in Education and Leadership (JEWEL)

Geographic Scope: North Central Michigan College (NCMC) students in Petoskey, Michigan area

Focus Areas:

  • Education as a resource for empowerment and leadership

  • Academic success

  • Leadership development

  • Access to resources addressing barriers disproportionately faced by women

    • Eligibility:

  • All backgrounds welcome to apply

  • Students with financial need

  • Students with limited educational support resources

  • First-generation college students (those among the first in their families to attend college)

  • NCMC students

    • Award Details:

  • Guaranteed Award: $1,000 annual scholarship

  • Duration: 2-year commitment throughout NCMC program

  • Additional Support: Students may apply for other WRCNM and NCMC scholarships to help cover educational and living expenses

    • Program Components:

  • JEWEL events attendance

  • Student development course completion

  • Monthly mentorship meetings with community mentors

  • Regular meetings with academic advisor and student success coordinator

  • Mentors commit to 2-year partnership with students

    • Program Timeline:

  • First cohort: 10 students selected for fall 2023

  • Second cohort: 10 students to begin fall 2024

  • Mentor orientation held in summer (July example provided)

    • Established By: Julie Fasone Holder and John Holder (generous gift to establish program)

    Advisory Team: Julie Fasone Holder (former WRCNM Board Member), Sarah George, Jane Millar, Kelly Miller

    Key Personnel:

  • Thea Murray (North Central's student success coordinator)

  • Stacey Burns (WRCNM Educational and Employment Services Coordinator)

    • Contact Information:

  • Stacey Burns, WRCNM Educational and Employment Services Coordinator

  • Phone: (231) 348-6699

  • Email: [contact via WRCNM]

  • WRCNM Office on NCMC Campus

    • Related Services Available:

  • Financial scholarships

  • Career exploration

  • Job search assistance

  • Academic advising

  • Working Wardrobe program (provides funds for uniforms and professional work/interview clothing)

    • Background: Established in 2023, the program builds on the partnership between NCMC and WRCNM that began in 1977. The collaboration has expanded and enhanced services over 45+ years.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    womeneducationcollege-prepmentoringacademic-enrichment

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