When can I submit the Scholarship application
Applications may be submitted online January 16 – March 31, 2024.
When is the Deadline for the Scholarship Application
The deadline for applications, transcripts and recommendation letter to be received is March 31, 2024 (11:59 PM CST). Please note that incomplete and late applications are not eligible.
Who is Eligible to receive the Curtis L. Johnson Scholarship
All high school seniors who meet the requirements below are eligible.
- Must be a graduating high school senior enrolled in one of the following school districts: Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland, Millington, or Shelby County
- U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Plan to attend an accredited 2 year or 4 year college or university within the U.S, in a full-time degree seeking program for the first time
- Must have a GPA of at least 2.25 on a 4.0 scale
- Minimum ACT/SAT not required
- Students pursuing degree in any major
- Letter of recommendation from one of your high school teachers
- Applicants must complete a 500 word essay on “Creating solutions to end gun violence and promoting gun safety”. Essay must have a minimum of 500 words and no more than 550 words
- All finalists will be interviewed
When will award amount be distributed to recipients
Recipients will be notified of their award after in-person interviews have been completed.
I don’t have a very high GPA, Do I have any chance of receiving this scholarship
Absolutely, we take many factors into consideration when determining your candidacy for the scholarship. Leadership, community service, socio-economic factors, the quality of your essay and other strengths are all taken into account in the decision making process.