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 five factors. 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 Evaluation – 30%
- Grades/Marks in classes – (domestic applicants); OR
- Marks/Scores on tests – (international applicants)
- Extracurricular Activity/Achievement/Leadership – 5%
- Employment, paid or volunteer
- Community service; AND/OR
- All other activities may be taken into consideration
- Essay – 10%
- Clarity of thought, organization, insight, character, creativity, and potential for growth or achievement demonstrated in response to the essay prompt
- Special Circumstances – 5%
- Information and/or explanation of challenging life experiences may be voluntarily provided
- Financial Need * – 50%
- Parent must complete a Parent’s Financial Statement (PFS)
* PFS completion not required for any of the following:
– Renewing of a current educational scholarship
– Competing for the Jefferies Award of Merit only
– Competing for the $3,000 Application Incentive Award drawing
– Completing the quick application
Jefferies Family Scholarship
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 Alumni