JCGS Invests in Jackson County Students
Since 1991, JCGS has worked to discover, preserve, and share Jackson County’s family stories. Scholarships are how the Society invests that same mission in the county’s next generation.
The Jackson County Genealogical Society believes that preserving our county’s story means investing in the people who will carry it forward. Each year, JCGS offers scholarships to graduating seniors at Jackson County’s four high schools — Blue Ridge Early College, Jackson County Early College, Jackson Community School, and Smoky Mountain High School.
The JCGS Scholarships
JCGS offers seven scholarships this year to area high school seniors, including the Robert Larry Crawford Scholarship, the William Loranzo Crawford Scholarship, and the J.D. and Barbara Stephens Scholarship — each valued at $750, paid directly to the recipient’s college or university.
Robert Larry Crawford Scholarship
Seniors at Jackson County's four high schools. Paid directly to the recipient’s college or university.
William Loranzo Crawford Scholarship
Seniors at Jackson County's four high schools. Paid directly to the recipient’s college or university.
J.D. and Barbara Stephens Scholarship
Seniors at Jackson County's four high schools. Paid directly to the recipient’s college or university.
Eligibility & Guidelines
The details below come directly from the JCGS Scholarship Eligibility and Guidelines packet. Review each item before you start your application.
How to Apply
Download the packet
Download the Scholarship Eligibility and Guidelines packet, which includes the full application form.
Complete the application and essay
Apply electronically at www.jcgsnc.org or on paper (available from your school guidance counselor). Include a one- to two-page essay, typed in Times New Roman 12-point font and double-spaced.
Submit your application
Mail your completed application to Jackson County Genealogical Society, PO Box 480, Sylva, NC 28779, or drop it off at the JCGS office in the Jackson County Public Library, Courthouse Wing, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m..
Interview with the committee
The Scholarship Committee reviews every application. If you’re selected, you’ll be invited to interview in person before winners are chosen.
Deadline
The deadline to apply is announced each spring. Contact the JCGS office at 828-631-2646 or check back on this page for this year’s date and time.
Contact the JCGS Office
Reach out any time about scholarships, applications, or the deadline for this year.