Reasons To Be - In Memory of Jimmy Watts
Jimmy Jonathan Watts had an impact on this world that will last a long time. He excelled in academics, graduating from Harvard University and beginning medical school at Columbia University when he tragically passed away in an ice-climbing accident. Jimmy left an impression on others because of his heart for serving that grew out of his Christian faith. Jimmy always made time for community service and was a leader in the church. He was active in the climbing community and loved exploring the wilderness.
This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Jimmy Watts by supporting the next generation of students who share his love of service and application of their core values to academics, career, and community service. Jimmy had a clear vision of his reasons to be in medical school - to make his work permanent by serving God, to heal others, and to provide a comfortable life for himself and his family. The scholarship will be awarded to someone who clearly defines how their volunteer experience has shaped their life goals.
Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who has at least a 3.0 GPA and volunteering or community service experience may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us how you plan to apply your service experience to your career and life goals.
How does your volunteer experience influence your core values and what you are working towards in your career and life goals?
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The application deadline is Nov 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on Dec 1, 2023.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 1, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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