Awards

Eligibility

Selection Process

Methodology

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FAQs

Methodology

The Jefferies Family Scholarship Selection Committee carefully considers all facets of a student's life. Since academic performance is not the sole criterion, students should detail all pertinent aspects of their lives. The committee rates each application based on four mandatory factors and two that apply in certain circumstances. Each factor is assigned points, which vary depending on the importance of the particular factor. In order to understand the importance each factor plays in the selection process, the following lists the relative percentage weight for each of the factors:

  • Academic performance (grades or evaluations) 35%
  • Achievement or leadership in extracurricular activity 25%
  • The clarity of thought, organization, insight, character, creativity and potential for growth or achievement demonstrated by the applicant in his or her answers to the short essay questions on the application form 25%
  • Scores on tests such as SATs or achievement tests designed to measure ability and aptitude 15%

When appropriate, the committee considers two additional factors.

  • A documented disability 15%
  • Financial need, if present, is awarded a bonus of 5-25%


The Jefferies Family Scholarship award offered me the opportunity to work in accord with others in a spirit of progressive cooperation in varied capacities, with reduced financial restraints. For this, my thankfulness is abundant. I will continue to be ever vigilant in aiding the general welfare of the community as I proudly embark on the journey of medical school. Thank you for your continued support and for playing a vital role in my academic and personal growth. I'm grateful for the chance the Jefferies Family Scholarship gave me to pursue goals that have given me confidence to try for the next. It has brought me one of the greatest medicines I hope to one day to administer to my patients.

John LaPadula, JFS Recipient






  		• 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.