UCBPA Scholarship Information

UCBPA sponsors three scholarships for deserving seniors: Jeffreys Memorial Academic Scholarship,

Career & Technical Scholarship, and the Service Scholarship.

General Requirements

The following requirements apply to all scholarship applicants:

• Be a senior at the high school level,

• Currently attend Union County High School or reside in Union County (Seniors who attend a

home school or private school may apply if they live in Union County. ),

• Have a GPA based on their high school career through December 31 of the senior year,

• Submit a photograph that is at least wallet size with the application,

• Complete the scholarship application,

• Complete an interview, and

• Complete a release form.

Other requirements are listed under each scholarship and on the scholarship qualifications. An

applicant may apply for more than one scholarship. All scholarship funds are All scholarships may be

used for tuition, fees, books, equipment required by the higher education program, transportation, food,

or lodging. All checks are sent to the school with funds designated for the student.

Jeffreys Memorial Academic Scholarship

In addition to the general requirements, this scholarship requires the applicant to major in

business or a profession at a college or university and to write an essay of 500 words or less on a given

topic.

The scholarship is for $3,125 paid in five stipends of $625 each. At least a 2.5 GPA each

semester is necessary to keep the scholarship.

Career & Technical Scholarship

This scholarship is only available to Union County High School Students who are career &

technical path concentrators. In addition to the general requirements, all applicants must have an

excellent rating on the competency in the area of concentration and write a paragraph of 50 words or

less on a given topic.

The scholarship is for $1000 paid in two stipends of $500 each. A satisfactory grade report is

necessary to complete the scholarship.

Service Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded for outstanding community service in the amount of at least 100

hours completed during the junior and/or senior years (maximum of 18 months). All service must be

verified by a supervising adult. Service must be voluntary and unpaid. Service can be school or

community related.

The scholarship is for $500 paid in one stipend.

 

Scholarship FAQ
Where do I get a scholarship application?
Service Scholarship applications are available at this website and the Counselor's Office at
Union County High School.
Jeffreys Memorial Scholarship applications are available at the Counselor's Office at Union
County High School, Maynardville Public Library, and UT Extension of Union County at 3925
Maynardville Hwy.
Career & Technical Applications are only available at Union County High School.
When are scholarship applications due?
Scholarship applications are due on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 by 1:30 P.M.
Where do I submit my application and supporting documents?
Hand deliver to UCHS Counselor's Office or to Maynardville Public Library
By mail to UCBPA, PO Box 696, Maynardville, TN 37807
Email to mtoppins51@comcast.net [photo in .jpg, documents in .pdf