I cannot express with words how much this grant means to me. You have given me the opportunity to further my education and make the best of myself. For this I am ever grateful.

Shannon Nolling, JFS Alumni

The Jefferies Family Scholarship was a tremendous resource for me in pursuing my education. The contribution was more than just financial, as their support gave me the confidence and extra incentive to do my best in school and maximize my undergraduate experience.

David Allyn, JFS Alumni

	The average total cost for just one year at a private four-year college exceeds $33,000, according to CollegeBoard.com.
	For the last two years, forty percent of JFS recipients' parents reported total family incomes under $100,000 and many of our scholarship winners are being raised by single parents.
	Nineteen percent of Jefferies' employees make less than $75,000 per year.