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

Q: When is the deadline for JEWEL (Joint Endeavor for Women in Education and Leadership) Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for JEWEL (Joint Endeavor for Women in Education and Leadership) Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: 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.

Womens Resource Center of Northern Michigan Inc

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Funding Amount

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

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

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

Other requirements

All backgrounds welcome to apply

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: The collaboration has expanded and enhanced services over 45+ years.