Attention: Class of 2026 high school seniors

Scholarship Application

The Xi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (founded in Charlottesville in 1946) announces its annual Clarence A. Jones Scholarship, supporting students of promising ability with a record of community service and financial need. The four Cardinal Principles are Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift.

Eligibility

Resident of Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Fluvanna County, Louisa County, or Harrisonburg
“C” average or better, accepted at an accredited institution
History of school and community involvement

Requirements

Completed, signed and dated application
Two letters of recommendation
One-page typed essay on a Cardinal Principle

Deadline: April 18, 2026

Contact information

First name *Last name *Parent's / Guardian's first name *Parent's / Guardian's last name *

Your address *

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City *State *Zip Code *Country *

Parent's / Guardian's address *

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City *State *Zip Code *Country *

Phone number *Parent's / Guardian's phone *Email address Parent's / Guardian's email

High school information

High school *

Graduation date *Grade point average *Siblings in college

Extracurricular activities *

Essay

Write or upload a one-page essay on one of the Cardinal Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, or Uplift. Only one option is required.

EssayUpload essay fileMax file size: 20MB

Letters of recommendation

Upload 2 letters below, or send them to info@clarenceajonesfoundation.org.

1st letter of recommendationMax file size: 20MB2nd letter of recommendationMax file size: 20MB

Digital signature

Your full legal name *Date *