The Achievement Foundation, Inc.
Joe Francomano Scholarship

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Deadline:	February 1 for scholarship starting September of the same year.
Description:	The Achievement Foundation, Inc., an independent not-for-profit organization, provides an annual award of $5,000 in memory of Joseph Francomano, a past president of JA. The award, which may be renewed for a total of four years, can be used at any accredited four-year college or university for any program leading to a baccalaureate degree.
Number Awarded:	One award is given annually.
Amount:	Four-year, $5,000 per year scholarship for a total of $20,000
Participation in:	JA Company Program or JA Economics
Collegiate Course of Study:	Major in any field of study.
Special Requirements:	A high school senior graduating before June 30. The committee requires a personal essay form each applicant. The applicant should answer the following question: You are a successful entrepreneur. In one sentence, provide your definition of the term “successful entrepreneur.” Then explain in 250 words or less, “how you could actively help the US economy recover from the current recession. This essay should be typed and double spaced. Demonstrated leadership and excellent extracurricular and community activities. Financial need.
Recommendation Letters:	One from a JA Company Program or JA Economics consultant, one from local JA Staff Executive, and one from a teacher or other school official.
How to Apply:	Download the Scholarship Application Applications are also available from your local JA office or by contacting the JA Worldwide® Scholarships Coordinator at 1-888-4-JA-ALUM or scholarships@ja.org. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files.  You may download the free reader from Adobe.
Submit Application to:	Joe Francomano Scholarship, JA Worldwide®, One Education Way, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906.