The Richland Two Education Foundation Calvin “Chip” Jackson Scholarship was established in memory of Calvin “Chip” Jackson who was a former Richland School District Two Board Member and Richland County Councilman for District 9. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to a qualifying student each year to pursue their dreams of earning a college degree. The $3,500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a student in the district. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2025. Deadline extensions will not be granted, and incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed.

• The scholarship is open to high school seniors who will be attending technical colleges, two-year and/or four-year colleges.

• All applicants must complete an application form.

• Applicants will be judged on scholastic achievement, overall leadership, service,integrity and community involvement.

• Applications must be accompanied by a 500-word essay written by the applicant.

• The applicant must have achieved at least a 2.5 grade point average based on a 4-point scale.

• The applicant must have two letters of recommendation.

 
The Scholarship Selection Committee will review the applications and attachments and make the award selection based on the above criteria.  All awards will be made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender or disability. No members of the committee, nor family members of the committee, will be eligible to receive benefits from this fund.

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