Jones Family Foundation Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
Up to $10,000 over 4 years ($2,500 annually)
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
From the program guidelines: “Deadline: March 15th annually”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Graduating seniors from Red Wing High School or Tower View Alternative High School
Geography
- Selection based on holistic review, not just academic achievement
Other requirements
- Must demonstrate strength of character and achievement
- Must show desire and ability to provide service and leadership in a rapidly changing world
Overview
Eligibility:
- Graduating seniors from Red Wing High School or Tower View Alternative High School
- Must demonstrate strength of character and achievement
- Must show desire and ability to provide service and leadership in a rapidly changing world
- Selection based on holistic review, not just academic achievement
Continuing Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled for minimum of 12 credits or minimum required for full-time student status
- Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (cumulative GPAs slightly below 2.5 may be considered with compelling circumstances)
- Must not be on academic or social probation
- Submit up-to-date annual transcript
Award Details:
- Five scholarships awarded annually: 4 to Red Wing High School, 1 to Tower View Alternative High School
- Up to $10,000 total over 4-year period, or $2,500 annually
- For post-secondary study at accredited institutions
- Evidence of enrollment required
- Checks issued to student and school prior to school term, typically in fall
Philosophy: Ora G. Jones believed "Education is the great equalizer" and scholarships are offered not only to students with exceptional academic achievement but also to those who have overcome obstacles or demonstrated future potential through academic improvement and personal growth.
Program Administrator: Scholarship America, the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs
- One Scholarship Way, St. Peter, MN 56082
- (507) 931-1682
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Read Guidelines - Review the Guidelines and Application sections above to ensure eligibility. Call 651.388.7941 if unsure about eligibility.
- Register - Create an account to access the online scholarship application:
- Red Wing applicants: Register at Red Wing portal
- Tower View applicants: Register at Tower View portal
- Log In - Access the online application:
- Red Wing applicants: Log in at Red Wing portal
- Tower View applicants: Log in at Tower View portal
- Complete Application - Submit online application with required materials:
- High school transcript including GPA and class rank (if applicable)
- Watch Tutorial - Video tutorial available to guide applicants through the process
Deadline: March 15th annually
Submission Format: Online application portal
What The Jones Family Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 18
- Total given
- $802K
- Median grant
- $37K
- Range
- $6,000–$155K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Red Wing, MN; Minneapolis, MN; Saint Paul, MN.
- 11% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Red Wing Arts Association · Red Wing, MN
For the honoring dakota initiative - he mni can wacipi and native american cultural…
$155K
Riseup Partnership · Red Wing, MN
For every hand joined; general support, aspire/pride initiative
$103K
Red Wing Downtown Council Main Street Inc · Red Wing, MN
To support redevelopment challenge - hallstrm's; retail challenge; support the…
$60K
Hispanic Outreach Program of Goodhue County · Red Wing, MN
For the youth and families program; for emergency needs
$60K
City of Red Wing · Red Wing, MN
To support the outreach program; associated bank project
$58K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Foundation
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