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