Spring 2026 Tina S. Braboy JSU Book Scholarship Application

PART I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION

Tina S. Braboy JSU Book Scholarship is a merit-based book scholarship awarded to students who are Georgia residents and will be attending Jackson State University in the Spring of 2026.

CRITERIA

Applicant must be a Georgia resident with 15+ earned credit hours attending Jackson State University in the Spring of 2026 and enrolled in at least 12 semester hours.

Applicant must upload an official or unofficial college transcript from Jackson State University.

Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Applicant must submit a 200-250 word essay on one (1) of the following topics:
- Why are you pursuing your chosen major at Jackson State University?
- How do you plan to help others in your community after achieving your educational goals?
Applicant must demonstrate community service involvement.

After January 30, 2026, no applications will be accepted. All applications must be submitted online. Please click on the Scholarships tab on our website and choose the Tina S. Braboy JSU Book Scholarship.

Awardees will be asked to send an Enrollment Verification form (dated after February 1, 2026) from JSU verifying enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours for the Spring 2026 semester. A screenshot of your class schedule will NOT be accepted.

Applications can be found at www.pearlsofvision.org, and on Instagram at @pearlsofvision. Submit all questions to the POV Scholarship Committee at POVscholarships@gmail.com.
Pearls of Vision Foundation, Inc.
Spring 2026 Tina S. Braboy JSU Book Scholarship Application Participation Requirements
Full Name*

Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Email*
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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

PART II. PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION (if under 18)
Mother's Full Name

First NameLast Name
Mother's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Father's Full Name

First NameLast Name
Father's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Guardian's Full Name

First NameLast Name
Guardian's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

PART III. ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Name of Georgia High School *
Name of High School
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Official/Unoffical JSU Transcript*

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PART IV. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS (HONORS & AWARDS)
Please list your college Academic Achievements (Honors & Awards)*

PART V. SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS/ACTIVITIES
Please list any organizations/activities you've been involved in during college.*

PART VI. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Please list any extracurricular activities you've been involved in during college.*

PART VII. VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Please list any volunteer/community service you've been involved in during college.*

PART VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS (OPTIONAL)
1. Upload one dated & signed recommendation letter on official letterhead along with the application packet.
2. Applicants will provide the name, title, and email address of the individual providing the recommendation letter.
3. Recommendation letter must come from any of the following sources:
  - An academic administrator, faculty, former teacher, or community leader.

Recommendation I: Academic administrator, faculty, community leader
R1 Name

First NameLast NameTitle
R1 Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
R1 Email
example@example.com
R1 Letter

Upload Recommendation 1 Letter

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Essay
Write a 200-250 word essay on one (1) of the following topics:
1. Why are you pursuing your chosen major at Jackson State University?
2. How do you plan to help others in your community after achieving your educational goals?
Type an essay question*
My Essay*

0/250

Signature
By signing below, I understand that Pearls of Vision Foundation, Inc. may attempt to verify statements made on my application. I grant them permission to request information to verity such statements. I certify that all information included in the scholarship application packet is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Student Signature (Please type your name)*
Please type your name
Date Completed

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature (if student under 18)
Date Completed

MonthDayYear
Date

Certification
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Application Checklist
Application Checklist*
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