Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.
The 2023-2024 Scholarship Applications are now closed. 2024-2025 applications will be available in late August.
Questions regarding the Scholarship Program, should be directed to Sheri Menendez via email at
2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients
| NAMED SCHOLARSHIP | STATE | STUDENT | SCHOOL ATTENDING / CITY / ACCEPTED | MAJOR |
| Hal Krekorian Memorial Scholarship | AL | Olivia Ryan | Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN / Y | Medical Research |
| AL | Theresa Aithanh Nguyen | Auburn Univresity - Auburn, AL / Y | International Business & Human Resource Management | |
| AR | Belle Maye Irby | Oklahoma City University / Y | Psychology | |
| AZ | Matthew Boelts | University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ / Y | Agribusiness | |
| AZ | Sienna Judy | University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ / Y | Pediatric Nursing | |
| Marilyn Krekorian-Cooper Scholarship | CA | Alexander Joseph Bonfiglio | University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL / Y | Electrical Engineering |
| Norman L. Sanders Memorial Scholarship | CA | Charles Hiatt | University of Southern California (USC) | Cybersecurity |
| Vocational Award | CO | Teal Schmidt | Lamar Community College - Lamar, CO / Y | Cosmetology |
| CT | Tessa Fabiano | University of Miama - Coral Gables, FL / N | Nursing / Mental Health | |
| Donnie Yandle Memorial Scholarship | DE | Laura Rose Houghton | University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame IN / Y | Biomedical Research |
| DE | Owen W. Taylor | University of Delaware - Newark De / Y | Mechanical Engineer | |
| Michigan JCI Senate Scholarship | FL | Chase Hartman | University of Virginia - Charlottesville VA / N | |
| Vocational Award | FL | Kylie Anderson | University of South Florida - Tampa FL / Y | Nursing |
| Gary Richey Memorial Scholarship | GA | Abigail Bias | Duke University / N | Physician Assistant |
| Tom Hendrix Scholarship | IA | Allison Ehlers | Dordt University / Y | Nursing |
| Virginia C. Smith Memorial Scholarship | IA | Ariana Ellerbroek | George Washington University - Washington DC / Y | International Studies / Pre-Law |
| ID | Alexandria Montgomery | Baylor University / Y | Biochemistry | |
| US JCI Senate Scholarship | ID | Matthew Moler | University of Idaho / Y | Accounting / Spanish |
| Pat Robinson Memorial Scholarship | IN | Carson Cox | Purdue University - W. Lafayette, IN / N | Engineer |
| Bill Robertson Memorial Scholarship | IN | Gabriella Cahill | Loyola University - Chicago / Y | Biology |
| Travis Boatright Memorial Scholarship | KS | Brooke Evans | Kansas State University / Y | Veterinarian |
| MD | Allison Xu | University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia PA / Y | Business Economics | |
| Beth Fujishige Scholarship | MD | Noah Cusack | University of Tennessee / Knoxville, TN / Y | Nuclear Engineering |
| Elizabeth & Dan Benka Memorial Scholarship | MI | Austin Hinkley | Michigan State University / Y | Energy Technology |
| Stacy-Kolaz Family Scholarship | MI | Reese Geister | University of Alabama / Y | Biological Research / Medicine |
| Russ & Marilyn Cooper Scholarship | MN | Sydney McGrath | Yale University - New Haven, CT / Y | Molecular, Cellular Biology & Spanish |
| Doug Meyers Scholarship | MO | Allison Drummond | University of Missouri / Y | NICU Nurse Practitioner |
| Vocational Award | MO | Grace Fields | Iron Eagle Welding Academy / Y | Pipeline Welder |
| MO | Richard Lyon | Ave Maria University / Y | Environmental Studies / Theological - Priest | |
| Ronald E. Robinson Memorial Scholarship | MT | Nicole Nau | Carroll College - Helena, MT / Y | Physical Therapy |
| MT | Zora Holt | Montana State University - Bozeman / Y | Veterinary Medicine | |
| NC | Justin Lee | Stanford University / Y | International Relations | |
| ND | Alxander J. Ternes | Colorado State University - Fort Collins CO / Y | Mechanical Engineering | |
| ND | Eden Olivia Parkinson | University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND / Y | Commercial Aviation | |
| Vocational Award | ND | Jazlyn Ottmar | Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body - Fargo ND / Y | Cosmetology & Skin Esthetics |
| Kenneth James Memorial Scholarship | NE | Grace Sparwasser | University of Notre Dames / Y | Computer Science |
| NE | Jenna Box | University of Nebraska / Y | Biological Systems Engineering | |
| Rieckman Family Scholarship | NJ | Emily Ruff | Stockton University / Y | Physical Therapy |
| Vocational Award | OH | Clara Bowser | Salon Institute - Columbus / N | Cosmetology |
| OH | Isabelle Furley | Bowling Green State University / Y | Communicaton Sciences / Speech Pathologist | |
| OH | Phinnigan Spindler | Denison University / Y | Economics / Law | |
| OK | Torri Gustin | University of Central OK - Edmond, OK / Y | Biomedical Sciences & Pediatric Medicine | |
| Stephen, Judy & Joe Sabella Scholarship | OR | Kaylee Suh-Eun Hong | Georgetown University - Washington DC / Y | Attorney |
| PA | Thrisha Kalpatthi | University of Pittsburgh / Y | Neuroscience / Neurodegenerative Diseases | |
| SC | Brittney Nguyen | Clemson University / Y | Bioengineerimg / Geriatrician | |
| SD | Haley Nelson | Augustana University - Sioux Falls, SD / Y | Nursing | |
| SD | Rachel Koeppe | Minnesota State University Moorhead - Moorhead, MN / Y | Art Education & Art Therapy | |
| Harry & Sandy Kolodner Scholarship | TX | Chloe Birkenfeld | Texas Christian University - Ft. Worth, TX / Y | Biomedical Science |
| TX | Joy Lewis | University of Chicago - Chicago, IL / Y | Orthopedic Surgeon / Dermatologist | |
| Suzie Irvine Memorial Scholarship | WV | Caleb Messer | Marshall University / Y | Elementary Education |