A: JTMM awards higher education scholarships to students pursuing college. This includes undergraduate programs, graduate programs, bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees, and trade school certifications. If you’re not sure if your program qualifies, please reach out to us.
A: JTMM scholarships are geographically based. Our benefactor lived in the Danville, VA, region and intended for our scholarships to benefit area residents. Applicants are required to have lived in one of these locations for at least the past twelve consecutive months:
- Halifax, Henry, or Pittsylvania counties in VA, including towns and cities within, or
- Caswell or Rockingham counties in NC, including towns and cities within
A: On our website, locate and click on the “SCHOLARSHIPS” tab. From there you may review qualifications and guidelines, as well as access the application portal.
A: All scholarship applicants can choose from either of our deadline dates: March 1st or August 1st.
Scholarship payments for March 1st applicants will be sent to colleges before the Fall semester. Scholarship payments for August 1st applicants will be sent to colleges before the Spring semester.
Students who are taking accelerated programs are encouraged to apply at the next available date and will have the opportunity to convey to us your academic schedule in your application.
A: The deadlines are firm, which allows scholarship awards to be mailed to your college in a timely manner consistent with college academic calendars. But please don’t worry, as we invite anyone who misses a deadline to apply at the next deadline date. The different deadline dates don’t impact the amount awarded, just the timing of when the scholarship payment is sent to your college.
A: You may attend any accredited public or private institution which is located within the United States, and you are free to choose any field of study. The institution should be a participant in the Title IV Federal Student Aid program. Study abroad programs are acceptable when they are administered by your U.S.-based institution.
A: Yes! JTMM is here to support all local scholars as they seek higher education. If you meet the JTMM scholarship requirements, an accredited institution has accepted you, and you otherwise qualify for a Scholarship from JTMM, we encourage you to apply.
A: There is no charge to apply for a JTMM scholarship. A scholarship is not a student loan, so JTMM scholarships do not have to be paid back.
A: JTMM’s scholarship application process has been streamlined – currently, there are only three required documents:
- Official Transcript (this should be ordered from your institution, and uploaded to the application directly by the applicant)
- FAFSA Submission Summary (this should be the complete summary, approx. 12-15 pages, not just a screenshot of the first page / SAI calculation)
- A resume
And one optional document:
- Personal statement / essay
These latter two documents are your opportunity to differentiate yourself to JTMM’s selection committee – we encourage you to use this opportunity wisely!
A: Thank you for applying! Decision letters are typically sent about three months after each respective deadline date via both email and postal mail, so please keep an eye out.
It is important to read the instructions on the award letters carefully, as there is a final Enrollment Verification step where you accept your award and confirm which institution you’re attending, as sometimes plans change. The Enrollment Verification step uses the same online application portal on our website that you used to apply.
If this step is incomplete, your payment may be delayed or ultimately canceled, so please pay extra attention to this part.
A: Payments are sent via postal mail to schools on the following schedule:
- For the March 1st cohort awards, payments are sent on July 15th. This timeline allows payments to be processed ahead of the Fall semester. Please allow 1-2 weeks for receipt and processing by your school’s billing department.
- For the August 1st cohort awards, payments are sent on December 15th. This timeline allows payments to be processed ahead of the Spring semester. Please allow 1-2 weeks for receipt and processing by your school’s billing department.
If your scholarship payment isn’t reflected on your student account in a timely manner, please reach out to us for assistance.
A: We ask that you complete a renewal application each year, which lets us know that you continue to attend college and otherwise meet JTMM’s eligibility requirements. The process is streamlined for renewal applications, and uses the same application portal as your initial app. While you can use a prior year’s complete FAFSA Submission Summary, renewal applications do require a current Official Transcript, which you are encouraged to order in advance and upload as part of the app. The application window will open around January 1st each year.
A: In the past year, JTMM awarded over 650 scholarships! This includes new and renewal applicants.
A: Award amounts vary year over year. Past award amounts have ranged from $500 – $7,500 per year.
A: Yes, we understand that academic plans can change. Please simply reach out to us at info@jtmm.org for instructions. Because tuition costs at schools may vary, your award amount may change.
A: As of 2025, volunteering is no longer a requirement to receive or renew a JTMM scholarship.
While we have utmost respect for the thousands of volunteer hours performed by our scholarship recipients in the past, we recognize that not all recipients are able to complete this due to other responsibilities. Therefore, we no longer require volunteering to receive a JTMM scholarship, while still encouraging everyone who can volunteer to do so.
Volunteering is often profoundly rewarding on a personal level, in addition to helping your community!
A: Please notify us at info@jtmm.org of any changes to your email address, being sure to use an email that is checked often. With the exception of award notification letters, all other communication is provided through email, so please use an address that you check often, and that you won’t lose access to over time.