2026 BERNICE BARABASH SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

2026 BERNICE BARABASH SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP
Bernice Barabash believed that young people should be recognized for participation in the sport of hockey while maintaining high academic standards in preparation for future educational enrichment.

"Bernice was my wife of 29 years who passed away from cancer in 2004. We have two sons who both played hockey for teams originating in Jackson. Since this was a family activity, Bernice was involved on the Jackson Area Hockey Association board in several capacities over many years. This scholarship was started by John Butterfield with input from Bernice and was originally named the JVB Investment Scholarship. Bernice was passionate about providing the structure for kids to play hockey and the value of education. John graciously renamed the scholarship for Bernice as a memorial to her." -Michael Barabash

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a student in grades 7-12 who plays hockey, including home-schooled students.
- Must hold a minimum 3.0 grade point average during either of the following:
  - 2nd Semester 2024-2025 School Year
  - OR 1st Semester 2025-2026 school year.
- Must play hockey and be an active hockey player during the 2025-2026 school year.
- Must be a resident of Jackson County, Michigan.
- Plan to attend an accredited college or university program or vocational/technical institute.
- Prior recipients are not eligible to apply.
SELECTION: Recipients will be selected by lottery drawing either at the JAHA year-end banquet or by JCF staff. A total of two scholarships will be awarded:
- One for a student in grade 7, 8 or 9
- AND one for a student in grade 10, 11 or 12
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $1,000

DEADLINE: 5 PM on February 11, 2026

If you have any questions, please contact Monica Bouman at 517-787-1321 or mbouman@jacksoncf.org.

Applicant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date

Academic Information
School Applicant Attends*
Current Grade*
Anticipated High School Graduation Year (Month/Year)*
Does the Applicant Have a Field of Study Tentatively Planned?*

YesNo
Name the Field of Study
Applicant's Other Activities / Hobbies
Hockey Information
Name of Home Ice Arena:*
Age Applicant Began Playing Hockey*

Family Information

Applicants can win this scholarship when they are in middle school, but it isn’t paid out until the recipient goes to college. Staff from the Jackson Community Foundation will contact recipients and/or their parent/guardian during the recipient’s senior year in high school.
Name of Parent/Guardian

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent / Guardian Email Address
example@example.com
Parent / Guardian Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Transcript / Report Card
Upload transcript / report card from the second semester of the 2024-25 school year OR the first semester of the 2025-26 school year. (Document must show cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above).*

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2026 BERNICE BARABASH SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

Applicant Information

Academic Information

Hockey Information

Family Information

Transcript / Report Card