Jewel Lewis Community Scholarship

Jewel Lewis Community Scholarship: Supporting Graduating High School Seniors

The Jewel Lewis Community Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors residing in Chandler or within the CUSD boundaries. This one-year award supports students with a minimum 2.5 GPA who are pursuing a college degree or trade certificate at an accredited Arizona institution, helping them overcome financial barriers to higher education.

History: Chandler Service Club awarded its first academic scholarship in 1958 to a graduating high school senior. In 1971, The Jewel Lewis Community College Scholarship was established and named after member and past president, Jewel Lewis.

Geographic Scope:

• Residents of the city of Chandler, OR
• Students residing within Chandler Unified School District boundaries

Eligibility:

• Must be a graduating high school senior
• Must be a resident of Chandler or CUSD boundaries
• Must have minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must have applied to or be enrolled at accredited public or private community college or university within Arizona
• Must be full-time student (minimum 12 units or credits per semester)
• Proof of enrollment required to receive funds prior to each semester
• Scholarship recipients must maintain minimum 2.5 GPA

Award Details:

• Awarded for one academic year (not automatically renewable, but may re-apply if requirements met)
• Number of scholarships varies depending on available funds
• Funds paid directly to school prior to each semester
• For tuition, books, and academic-related fees

Pathway to Additional Support: A Jewel Lewis Scholarship recipient may apply for a Helen Pernell Scholarship for the second and subsequent academic years of college provided all scholarship requirements are met.

Contact:

• Billie Ross
• Mailing: Chandler Service Club Community Scholarships, P.O. Box 1243, Chandler, AZ 85244

Application Requirements

Submission Method: Documents accepted online, email, or mail. Faxed copies will NOT be accepted.

Deadline: March 31, 2026 (next deadline is March 31, 2027)

Application Components:

1. Typed and Signed Application Form (required)
   • Personal information (name, address, contact info, employment status, etc.)
   • Academic information (high school, graduation date, planned school for 2026-27, academic level, major, credit hours planned, anticipated graduation date, cumulative GPA, intended career)
   • Financial information (income sources, expenses, scholarships, grants, FAFSA status, family contribution)
2. Essay (required)
   • Maximum 1,000 words
   • Must describe: personal background, educational goals, career goals, and financial circumstances affecting ability to afford education
   • Must explain how scholarship will assist in achieving goals
   • Essays exceeding 1,000 words will be disqualified
3. High School Transcript (required)
4. Letter of Recommendation (required)
   • One (1) letter from non-relative
   • Two must be from high school teacher, guidance counselor, principal, or coach
5. Signed Affidavit (required)
   • Certifying all information is true and correct
   • Authorizing disclosure to third parties for scholarship consideration
   • Authorizing release of information for publicity purposes
   • Agreement to notify Chandler Service Club of changes affecting eligibility (dropped classes, class withdrawal, school withdrawal, change in full-time status, excess funds from other sources)

Important Notes:

• All documents must be completed and submitted by deadline
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
• Scholarship recipients notified in May
• Proof of enrollment required prior to receiving funds each semester