Schuylkill County Captain Jason Jones Military Scholarship
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Jason Jones
How to Apply
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We thank you for your interest in the Schuylkill County CPT Jason Jones Military Scholarship
A $1,000.00 annual award will be granted to a distinguished graduate of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania who aspires to serve our country through military service. Preference will be given to a graduate who has been accepted to a Service Academy, or who will serve with the military in connection with a pursuit of higher education through an ROTC or similar program. Applicants must exhibit the strong moral character of a Green Beret. The selection will also be based on a commitment to the military, grade point average, leadership qualities, adaptability, and empathy towards others. Applicants from the following school districts will be considered:
Blue Mountain School District
Mahanoy Area School District
Marian Catholic High School
Minersville Area School District
Nativity BVM High School
North Schuylkill School District
Pine Grove Area School District
Pottsville Area School District
Schuylkill Haven Area School District
Shenandoah Valley School District
Tamaqua Area School District
Tri-Valley School District
Williams Valley School District
To be considered for the SCHUYLKILL COUNTY Scholarship, please submit the following requirements:
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2024 Schuylkill County CPT Jason Jones Military Scholarship Application (link below)
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Resume (maximum of 2 pages)
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Two letters of recommendation from high school teacher, coach, or other significant mentor (family members excluded)
**All applications must be submitted by Saturday, May 4 2024.
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SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO ON THE BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
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Past Scholarship Recipients
2018 awardee, Luke Stoner
Luke is a graduate of Pottsville High School and attends the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY.
2019 awardee, Andrew Johnson
Andrew is a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and attends the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY.
2019 Excellence in Leadership Award
Casey Kershner received an excellence in leadership award due to her exemplary leadership skills throughout her JROTC career
Congratulations to our 2020 awardees!
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Danny Lawrence is a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School entering the United States Military Academy
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Aidan Carr is a graduate of Blue Mountain High School entering the United States Military Academy
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Nevaeh Mitchell is a graduate of Blue Mountain High School entering the Air Force Academy, pictured with parents Ann and Dave Mitchell
Congratulations to our 2021 awardees!
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James Leary is a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and is attending Norwich University ROTC, Marine Corps
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Grayson Dewald is a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and is attending The Citadel ROTC, Air Force
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Congratulations to our 2022 awardees!
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Nathaniel Gregoire is a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and is attending the United States Merchant Marines Accademy
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Shane Pothering is a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and is attending the United States Air Force Academy
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Cole Ackerman is a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and is attending the University of Maryland, ROTC Army
Caleb Shaner is a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and is enlisted in the Air Force-Air National Guard
Congratulations to our 2023 awardees!
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Pictured from left to right:
Grace Motuk - Minersville. Grace is entering the ROTC program at La Roche University to obtain a degree in National Securities Studies and enter the Air Force as an Intelligence Officer.
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Leigh-Anne Minnick - Blue Mountain. Leigh-Anne has enlisted in the Air Force National Guard to pursue a higher education in law enforcement. She hopes to work in the 93rd Special Operations Wing.
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Cole Schaeffer - Blue Mountain. Cole has enlisted in the United States Marines with the goal of becoming a member of the Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team.
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Torie Konkus - Blue Mountain. She will enter the ROTC program at Campbell University, NC. Her goal is to obtain a career in Security Forces in the Air Force.
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Cody Kramer - Blue Mountain. Cody has enlisted in the Air Force with the goal of becoming an aircraft loadmaster or work in aircraft maintenance.
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Angel Arroyo - Minersville. Angel has enlisted in the Air Force to pursue work in engineering with various types of vehicles.
Also pictured, Cory Porrino, Captain Jason Jones Foundation Board Member.
Pictured from left to right:
Madyson-Lee Wolfgang (Pine Grove) – Enlisting in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard with the goal of joining an Army ROTC program.
Kiera Kurchock (Minersville) – Enlisting in the United States Air Force.
Jackson Lechleitner (Blue Mountain) – Entering the Navy ROTC program at Villanova University to study Computer Engineering.
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not pictured - Timothy Orion Berg (Tamaqua) – Entering the Army ROTC program at The Citadel to study Business Administration.
Submit Your Application
Submit your application materials to info@captainjasonjones.com
OR complete application below:
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Eagle Foundation - Blue Mountain High School
CPT Jason B. Jones Memorial Scholarship
The Eagle Foundation Captain Jason B. Jones Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000.00 award established to honor the legacy of Jason Jones, BMHS Class of 2003, USMA, Class of 2007, Green Beret, 3rd Group Special Forces, U.S. Army. Captain Jones was tragically killed in the line of duty during a special operation in Afghanistan on June 2, 2014. One award will be given to a male or female Blue Mountain graduate who aspires to serve our country through military service. Preference will be given to a graduate who has been accepted to a Service Academy, or who will serve with the military in connection with a pursuit of higher education through an ROTC or similar program. Applicants must exhibit the strong moral character of a Green Beret. The selection will also be based on commitment to the military, grade point average, leadership qualities, adaptability, and empathy towards others.
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