2026 Junior Achievement Scholarship Information

2026 Junior Achievement Scholarship Information
Junior Achievement of Mad River Region will award scholarships to two high school seniors from the class of 2026. To qualify for a Junior Achievement scholarship, students must:
- Attend a high school in Clark, Champaign, Logan, or Madison County
- Be a member of the graduating class of 2026
- Have completed any Junior Achievement high school program
- OR have taught a Junior Achievement program
All scholarships are non-renewable and may be applied toward tuition, books, and fees. Scholarship funds will be forwarded directly to the registrar of the college/university upon receipt of a current tuition bill or statement to the Junior Achievement of Mad River Region office.
How to Apply/Application Deadline:
- The application link is available from your high school guidance counselor's office, Junior Achievement classroom teacher, or the Junior Achievement of Mad River Region office. All required materials, including the essay, two letters of recommendation, and a transcript, must be submitted together and no later than March 13, 2026.
- Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 15, 2026, and will be recognized at the Junior Achievement, Mad River Region Business Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
- Please contact Crystal Steiner at 937-323-4725 or crystal.steiner@ja.org with questions.
- All application materials must be submitted no later than March 13, 2026.

Applicant Information
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Personal Essay
Please include a one-page, single-spaced essay explaining the career or life work you want to pursue and why. How has your participation in Junior Achievement influenced your decision? Include your educational plans.
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Applications must be submitted no later than March 13, 2026.
Only completed application materials will be considered.

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*Recommendations may come from a teacher, JA volunteer, guidance counselor, employer, coach, or other.
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