Bro. John “Jay” Jones Scholarship
This scholarship celebrates the life and legacy of our devoted brother of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc John “Jay” Jones. Jay was from East St. Louis, MO and served his country with dignity for 26 years while, retiring as a Sergeant First Class (SFC). Jay was a Past Master of the 33rd degree and an active Freemasonry. Jay steadfast commitment to community service was truly inspiring. He was a certified advisor to the youth affiliated Sigma Beta Club and mentored young men to be productive individuals. Jay’s guidance taught youth the importance of community service and setting an example. Jay’s life exemplified a deep commitment to scholarship, service, and the positive transformation of others. He always upheld the values of
lifelong learning, selflessness, and giving back to impact someone else’s life.
PURPOSE
The scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors who are dedicated to academic excellence and passionate about pursuing college/university/trade/technical school to achieve
their dreams.
AWARD
The winner will be selected based on submitting all required documentation and interview. His overall package will be judged by the scholarship committee. Scholarship recipients will be notified by email, mail, or phone.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicant must be a male high school graduating senior.
- Applicants must plan to pursue post high school studies (2-or 4-year
- College/University or Technical/Trade school).
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must be active in the community or other organizations.
- Applicants must be high schoolers within the Central Texas Area.
APPLY
The scholarship application must be received by 5pm on Friday, April 09, 2027. All submissions
received after April 9, 2027 will be disqualified or not considered. Scholarship will be awarded
for the Fall 2027 semester and all funds will be paid directly to the institution.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTONS
The following required documents will complete a scholarship application package.
1. Completed scholarship application.
2. Current headshot photo in business attire (JPEG or PNG).
3. An official high school transcript with rank and unweighted GPA (4.0 scale).
4. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher/Administrator/Counselor.
- Community leaders: Minister/church leaders or supervisor from work.
5. Student extracurricular activities listing sports, awards, and dates.
6. Community service/volunteer hours. A listing of all hours with dates of activities and total hours calculated.
7. Acceptance letters from a college/university/trade or technical school of higher learning.
8. A 500-word minimum essay discussing the following topics:
- “How you predict technology will change the world in the next five years”.
- “The Importance of Education in Shaping Your Future”
9. Send completed application packet to the following address:
Service For A Cause Foundation (SFAC), Inc.
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1010 W. Jasper Drive Unit 1
Killeen, TX 76542
QUESTIONS:
For questions about SFAC scholarships, please contact our scholarship chair at
serviceforacause.president@gmail.com