Emilie Pickens Scholarship

The Queens Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was established under the guidance of Emilie Pickens, who also had the distinction of being the first Vice President of the national organization. In her memory, the Queens Chapter awards a scholarship in her name to at least one High School Senior residing in Queens County.

The Queens Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is dedicated to the development of young, African American leaders. We seek students with a demonstrated record of academic success and outstanding work ethic to apply for our prestigious Emilie Pickens Scholarship.

Successful applicants for our 2024 Emilie Pickens Scholarship must demonstrate good character, academic merit, and a high degree of volunteerism, community service, and extracurricular involvement. The eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Applicant must be a current high school senior (expected graduation in May or June 2024)

• Applicant must be of African and/or Caribbean descent;

• Applicant must be a resident of Queens County, New York (*the applicant can attend high school outside of Queens);

• Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; and

• Applicant must apply and be accepted to an accredited college or university by June 2024 (an applicant who is selected to receive a scholarship must provide proof of acceptance and enrollment to receive an award check).

The 2024 Emilie Pickens Scholarship application is open please click on the button below to fill out the application Thank you!