JJ PEARCE PTA/CATHY SCHEURER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

$1,000 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 JJ Pearce PTA will award four $1,000 scholarships to JJ Pearce seniors. These scholarships are given in memory of Cathy Scheurer who was a dynamic leader, innovator, tireless volunteer in our community and served as JJ Pearce PTA president. Mrs. Scheurer was respected for her commitment to others, her personal integrity and honesty, and for the work she did to improve JJ Pearce High School and this community. These scholarships will be awarded to two students who work to make a difference at Pearce High School or in their community. This $1,000 scholarship may be applied to four year university, community college, or a vocational school.

 

The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

Scholarships will be presented:

PTA Awards Ceremony, April 23, 2026

Senior Awards, May 2026 TBD

The applicant must be a graduating senior from JJ Pearce High School.

The applicant must have participated in extra-curricular activities or worked during high school.

The applicant must be of good character.

Financial need and scholastic accomplishments will be taken into consideration.

 

 Funds awarded must be used within one (1) calendar year of acceptance.

 

Note: Required Essay

The application includes a REQUIRED 250 word essay. You may need to complete the essay before filling out the form so that you can paste the text into the space provided. Please do not include your name in the essay.

  • How have you made a difference at Pearce or in your community?

 

 

Please click this link to submit your application.

Only complete applications will be considered. 

 Questions? Please email: aide@jjpearcepta.org