Para M. Jones, Ph.D. Legacy of Leadership Presidential Scholarship

The Para M. Jones, Ph.D. Legacy of Leadership Presidential Scholarship honors the transformative leadership and enduring commitment to student success exemplified by Dr. Jones throughout her career. This scholarship creates opportunities for students to pursue higher education, develop workforce-ready skills, and build brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.

The scholarship will support students who reside in Stark, Summit, or surrounding counties; are enrolled at least part-time; maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; and are pursuing a degree or certificate in an applied technology or university transfer program.

Your investment in the Para M. Jones, Ph.D. Legacy of Leadership Presidential Scholarship provides more than financial support. It empowers determined students to persist, graduate, and become the next generation of leaders, innovators, and community contributors. Through your generosity, Dr. Jones’s legacy of opportunity, excellence, and leadership will continue to inspire and transform lives for years to come.

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