James R. Smith Scholarship Program
Education is a cornerstone of the Shareholder Services Association. The SSA has established the James R. Smith Scholarship Program to assist members' children and grandchildren who plan to continue education in college or vocational school programs. Renewable $1500 scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student's choice.The application period is generally from November 1 to January 15 each year. Participation in the program is open to dependent children and grandchildren of SSA members.
This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a department of Scholarship America. Scholarship America is a national nonprofit educational support and student aid service organization that seeks to involve and assist the private sector in expanding educational opportunities and encouraging educational achievement. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability, or national origin.
2013 Scholarship Award:
Hannah Lyon has been selected as the 2013 James R. Smith Scholarship recipient by Scholarship Management Services, the independent organization that administers the program on behalf of the SSA. Read more about Hannah.
Scholarship Fundraising Events:
♦ James R. Smith Scholarship Fund Golf Outing, October 1, 2012.
- Contests: putting, longest drive, closest to pin
- 50/50 Raffle
- Auction
- View the 2011 Golf Outing Highlight Video
Program Details
The application period is from November 1 to January 15. Applicants not selected in a previous year can reapply if still qualified.
Scholarship Information
Scholarship Application Instructions
Scholarship Application
Award Winners
Read about our previous scholarship recipients
2012 - Cara Burke
2011 - Brooke Rudden
2010 - Patrick Feeney
2009 - Matt Witman
2008 - Alicia Trezza
2007 - Heather A. Marsh
2006 - Allison Kirksey
2005 - Samantha O'Leary