The WJCC Scholarship Fund

What is the WJCC Scholarship Fund?

The WJCC Scholarship Fund (formerly The Jamestown-Lafayette Educational Fund) is a committee of the Williamsburg Community Foundation. Its mission is to provide scholarships for students graduating from Jamestown, Lafayette, and Warhill High Schools, serving Williamsburg and James City County. The Scholarship committee consists entirely of volunteers. All money raised, except for direct operating expenses, is used for scholarships awarded, without discrimination, in consideration of these factors: curriculum difficulty, class rank, extra-curricular activities, application essay, and financial need. It is not necessary for a student to show financial need in order to be eligible for a WJCC CSF scholarship.
The fund was founded in 1974, when it awarded seven scholarships totaling $1,500. Just as the Fund’s ability to provide scholarships has grown, so has the need. Each year the number of deserving aspirants grows, and each year the cost of higher education rises. Our 2012 goal is $60,000. In 2011, 46 scholarships valued at $38,940 were awarded to Lafayette, Jamestown, and Warhill High School Students. The minimum award was $750. In 2009 the Fund became a committee of the Williamsburg Community Foundation. Together we are building an endowment that will support the future generations of Williamsburg area students.

How and when do students apply for the WJCC Scholarship Fund Scholarships?

WJCC Scholarship Fund applications are available no later than March from the JHS, LHS, and WHS Guidance Offices or from the next section down on this page. Students are asked to provide information about their academic performance, activities, interests, and goals. They must write an essay; letters of recommendation will be written by students’ guidance counselors. Students may request one additional letter of recommendation.

The application forms below are REQUIRED for scholarship consideration.

WJCC Scholarship Fund Scholarship Application Form [Will be available here in March 2012]
Workplace Skills Education Scholarship [Will be available here in March 2012]

How are funds raised?

The Sources of WJCC scholarship funds include:

Donations from community organizations, businesses, and individuals
Contributions from parents of past scholarship recipients
Fundraising efforts of the Scholarship Fund Committee

What are Named Scholarships?

Individuals, civic organizations, and companies can sponsor Named Scholarships. Non- discriminatory selection criteria may be established by the sponsor. Named scholarships are given:

in the name of the donor
in honor of a designated individual
in memory of a designated individual

What is the General Fund?

All donations that are not designated Named Scholarships and all other funds raised make up the General Fund. Most scholarships are awarded from the General Fund.
Help us prepare our children for the challenges of tomorrow by assuring their higher education. Encourage seniors who will be attending college or technical school to apply for scholarships. Please consider contributing to the WJCC Scholarship Fund and encourage support of the Fund by your civic organizations and employer.

The Scholarship Fund is sanctioned as a tax-deductible charity under the Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)3.

Contact your school's Guidance Department for further information.

WJCC Scholarship Fund
c/o The Williamsburg Community Foundation P.O. Box 2821 Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone: 757-259-1660
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