Printable Application Form
The Johnston Scholarship
National Chairman: Vicki Lynn Presley
P.O. Box 4823 - Huntsville, AL 35815
afcp2@juno.com - 256-808-4923
The Johnston Scholarship is given in memory of James Elwyn Johnston and in honor of Mary Stagg Johnston, Honorary President General. Mary Stagg Johnston served the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century as the 37th President General from 2003-2005. This Scholarship will be one of the Society's top Scholarships. A student wishing to obtain a Johnston Scholarship must have a 3.9 GP A or higher and must be a High School Senior at the time of application.
Application forms are obtained from the National Chairman. A student must submit a resume, transcript of grades in a sealed envelope from the school, a statement of the student's goals and aspirations, and two letters of reference. Letters of reference must be from a Colonial Dame member, business person, teacher, minister or employer. The 2021 deadline is February 15th. This scholarship (4 semesters) providing that the student maintains a 3.75 GPA, must be sent to the National Chairman by February 15th for a spring semester renewal and July 15th for the fall semester renewal.
This Scholarship will be for $500.00 per semester for a possible four semesters. No student may be awarded more than four semesters. Scholarships will be given for a spring semester or a fall semester. None will be granted for summer school. All scholarship donations shall be sent through the Treasurer General and designated Mary and James Johnston Endowed Scholarship Fund and is tax deductible. A donation of
$100.00 makes the donor eligible to purchase the Scholarship Pin which is worn on the insignia ribbon.
After a student has been awarded the first time, he/she must contact the National
Chairman in writing if he/she wishes to receive funding again for the next semester. The same
deadlines apply for the Chairman to receive a renewal request. A transcript verifying that the
applicant is maintaining a minimum of 3. 7 5 GP A must be sent to the Chairman for renewal.
Only one Johnston Scholarship will be awarded each year.
The Johnston Scholarship
The Johnston Scholarship is given in memory of James Elwyn Johnston and in honor of Mary Stagg Johnston, Honorary President General. Mary Stagg Johnston served the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century as the 37th President General from 2003-2005. This Scholarship will be one of the Society's top Scholarships. A student wishing to obtain a Johnston Scholarship must have a 3.9 GPA or higher and must be a High School Senior at the time of application.
Application forms are obtained from the National Chairman. A student must submit a resume, transcript of grades in a sealed envelope from the school a statement of the student's goals and aspirations, and two letters of reference. Letters of reference must be from a Colonial Dame member, business person, teacher, minister or employer. The 2021 deadline is February 15th. This scholarship (4 semesters) providing that the student maintains a 3.75 GPA, must be sent to the National Chairman by January 15th for a spring semester renewal and July 15th for the fall semester renewal.
This Scholarship will be for $500.00 per semester for a possible four semesters. No student may be awarded more than four semesters. Scholarships will be given for a spring semester or a fall semester. None will be granted for summer school. All scholarship donations shall be sent through the Treasurer General and designated Mary and James Johnston Endowed Scholarship Fund and is tax deductible. A donation of
$100.00 makes the donor eligible to purchase the Scholarship Pin which is worn on the insignia ribbon.
After a student has been awarded the first time, he/she must contact the National Chairman in writing if he/she wishes to receive funding again for the next semester. The same deadlines apply for the Chairman to receive a renewal request. A transcript verifying that the applicant is maintaining a minimum of3.75 GPA must be sent to the Chainnan for renewal. Only one Johnston Scholarship will be awarded each year.
"It's a pleasure to give this Scholarship to the National Society"
- Mary Johnston
Honorary President General
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