JCC Scholarships
The JBER Community Club (JCC) Scholarship Program
provides financial assistance to eligible applicants pursuing higher education at an accredited institution. Scholarships are awarded based on community service, academic and personal achievement, references, and an essay. Funds must be used for tuition, books, course supplies, fees, or room and board.
Scholarship Award Categories
Scholarships will be awarded in the following categories:
1. Individuals with less than 12 completed college credit hours
2. Individuals with 12 or more completed college credit hours
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be a graduating high school senior or high school graduate (or equivalent) planning to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school during the next academic year. Applicants must also possess a valid military ID card and be the spouse or dependent of one of the following:
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An active-duty service member assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)
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An Active Guard or Reserve member assigned to a unit on JBER
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A Department of the Army or Department of Defense civilian employee at JBER
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A retired military service member residing in the Municipality of Anchorage or Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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A deceased military service member
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Scholarship Application Packet
​​​The application has two parts; both are due by March 31 of each year.​
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1. The Online Application with your information as an applicant​
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2. The Additional Required Documents:
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Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
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Essay Submission
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Transcript with GPA ​
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Letters of Recommendation
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Applicants must submit two signed letters of recommendation from non-family members, such as a teacher, coach, advisor, employer, or volunteer supervisor.
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Letters should evaluate the applicant's character, integrity, initiative, attitude, and achievements. To maintain an anonymous review process, do not include the applicant's name; refer to them only as "the applicant." Your physical signature is required on the letter of recommendation.
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Essay
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Submit a 1-2 page typed essay addressing the following topic:
​Identify a current challenge in your intended field of study
and explain the solutions you would propose to address it.​
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Essays must be the applicant's original work and may not be created or assisted by AI tools. Submit your essay in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced. Clearly label the essay, but do not include your name.
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Transcript
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Submit your most recent high school, dual enrollment or college transcript containing a GPA.
​*Important*
*The required documents need to be submitted to the JBER Community Club Scholarship Coordinator jberccscholarships@gmail.com no later than March 31.
An incomplete scholarship packet may not be considered by the Scholarship Selection Committee.
Scholarship Committee Selection Process
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​​Scholarships are awarded based on available funding and are reviewed anonymously by a committee of JBER and education community members. Applications are scored on weighted GPA, essay, letters of recommendation, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service. ​
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Recipients are selected without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, labor organization membership, or disability. Committee decisions are final.
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Recipients will be notified by email no later than May 1 and must submit the required Scholarship Disbursement Form by May 15. Awardees must also provide proof of military affiliation and enrollment at an accredited college, university, or trade school before scholarship funds are disbursed.
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Scholarship Contact
Have questions about scholarships or applications? Reach out below!
2024 Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to all of our scholarship winners. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application. We wish you all the best in furthering your education goals.
