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Scholarships At Paris Junior College

Published or Revised May 15, 2025

Paris Junior College (PJC) offers scholarships to qualifying students through the PJC Memorial Foundation – Established by the Alumni & Friends Association, funding numerous endowed scholarships.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per fall/spring semester.
  • Must complete the FAFSA (or TAFSA for non-U.S. citizens).
  • Must be admitted to PJC.
  • Apply online even if FAFSA delays occur—FAFSA is required before funds are disbursed.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered, and notifications will not be sent for missing information.

PJC Memorial Foundation Scholarship Timeline

Fall Semester
Round 1 Priority Applications: Jan 1 – Mar 31
Round 2 Applications: Apr 1 – Jul 1
Spring Semester
Application Open: Sept 1 – Oct 15


Special Scholarships & Deadlines

 Graduating High School Seniors (Summer Scholarship)

  • Application Open: Jan 1 – Jun 1

Health Occupations Scholarships

  • LVN / Surgical Tech: Deadline: March 15
  • Associate Degree Nursing: Deadline: July 1
  • Radiology / Sonography / Surgical Tech: Deadline: Nov 11

Filling out the FAFSA

Federal aid programs like Pell Grants provide significant financial assistance. All scholarship applicants must complete the FAFSA along with the PJC General Scholarship Application