Scholarship Application

Instructions to applicant: Please complete the following online application and follow the instructions after the application is submitted. You may also download the application for review or for submittal by postal mail.

If submitting by postal mail, type your responses directly on the application, then print and mail to: Joshua L Anderson Foundation, P.O. Box 19298, Reno, NV 89511. All applications will be reviewed.

Application must be postmarked or submitted online no later than April 5, 2024. Recipients will be announced by May 18, 2024.

Download the application (PDF)

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Selection Criteria:
Scholarships will be based on applicant’s financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities, participation in a high school baseball or softball program and desire to earn a college education.

    JOSHUA L. ANDERSON FOUNDATION
    ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

    All fields marked with a * are required – upon application submit, an error notice will appear if information is not provided for any required fields.

    SECTION I: PERSONAL INFORMATION

    First Name: *
    Last Name: *
    Middle Name:

    Address: *
    City: *
    State: *
    Zip Code: *

    Email: *
    Phone: *

    DOB: * (mm/dd/yyyy)

    SECTION II: ACADEMIC INFORMATION

    High School: *
    GPA: *
    Graduation Date: * (mm/dd/yyyy)

    College Test Scores
    ACT: Composite:
    SAT (CEEB) Verbal:
    SAT (CEEB) Math:
    College/University you plan to attend: *
    Major area of study: *

    SECTION III: AWARDS, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
    Please list all activities and achievements below, including all offices held.

    Scholastic/School Awards & Achievements:

    Student Body and/or Class Offices:

    Athletic Participation (Awards or Recognition):

    Club Activities:
    Community Involvement or Service:

    Employment (Summer/PT):

    ESSAY
    Please type an essay of 500 words or less on your high school experience, college goals, career plans and how this scholarship will help you complete college. When completed, please upload below or email to info@jlafoundation.org. Acceptable file types: .docx, .doc, .txt or .pdf.

    Essay (Upload here):

    SECTION IV: TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENTS

    Number of children in family: *
    List ages of children: *
    Number of children attending college as of next Fall: *
    Gross family income: *

    Is the applicant currently employed?

    If yes, please enter type of employment:

    If awarded a scholarship, is the applicant prepared to go to enroll in college this fall?

    Has the applicant been awarded other grants or scholarships?

    List estimated college expenses and income needed to meet these expenses:

    EXPENSES
    Tuition: *
    Room & Board: *
    Books: *
    Transportation: *
    Other (specify):
    TOTAL: *

    INCOME
    Working: *
    Aid from parent(s): *
    Scholarships: *
    Other (specify):
    TOTAL: *

    Parent/Guardian comments or notes regarding application:

    To be completed by the parent or guardian if applicant is under 18 years of age: By typing my name here, I , the parent/guardian submits his/her approval of this application and give authorization to school(s) to release copies of school records necessary to complete this application.
    Parent Signature:

    Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)
    If student is 18 years of age or older: By typing my name here, I authorize the school(s) to release copies of school records necessary to complete this application.
    Student Signature: *

    Date: * (mm/dd/yyyy)

    These documents will be required upon completing the application. Can be sent through email, postal mail, or can be uploaded now. Acceptable file types: .docx, .doc .txt or .pdf.

    Copy of your High School Grade Report

    A recent photograph of recipient

    Letter of recommendation (teacher, coach, counselor, employer)

    Any additional information you feel is pertinent for your consideration as a scholarship recipient.

    Upon submission you should receive a copy of your application from the JLA foundation. If you do not please, use an up-to-date browser and resubmit again.

    Disclaimer: The scholarship committee shall have the right to disqualify an applicant or a recipient on the basis of material misstatement on any part of the application form.