Jim and Linda Weeks Clayton Endowed Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a male and a female first-generation college student, military personnel, veteran, or dependents of military personnel or veteran of military services. Recipients must have and maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA. The recipient will be selected by a committee composed of members of the Troy University Scholarship Committee, Troy University Foundation, a Clayton family representative. Applicants must submit a 250 to 400 word essay describing how being awarded this scholarship will assist them in pursuing their education. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from a high school counselor/advisor/teacher/recruiter or someone of equal stature. Recipients are required to write a thank you letter to the donor and must attend the scholarship donor and recipient reception held each March.

Award
$2,000.00
Deadline
03/25/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please check all that apply.
  2. Please type in your essay.
  3. Please request your recommendation letter from a high school counselor/advisor/teacher/recruiter or someone of equal stature. You are responsible for ensuring your reference provider completes this request.
  4. Please request your other recommendation letter. You are responsible for ensuring your reference provider completes this request.