The Kelly Johnson Foundation opens the Johnson Family Scholarship

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: The Kelly Johnson Foundation today announced the opening of the Johnson Family Scholarship for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. The Johnson Family Scholarship is aimed at students who demonstrate leadership skills, scholastic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, and a desire to complete a post-secondary education.

November is National Scholarship Awareness Month. This month, the Kelly Johnson Foundation hopes to inspire extraordinary students even more while also contributing to their college fund. According to Jessica Dickler, there are over 1.7 million fellowships and private scholarships awarded yearly. Sallie Mae also released a study saying that about 25% of college students receive money for schooling from grants and scholarships.

In 2012, founder of the Kelly Johnson Foundation (KJF), Kelly Johnson, and her brother Neal Johnson created the scholarship fund to help make college more affordable and inspire high school students prior to their first semester. To date, the KJF has awarded 17 recipients with scholarships. This year, they will continue to recognize two more current, qualified and ambitious high school students with a drive for success. The two selected students will each receive $250.00 toward tuition at an accredited four-year college or university.

"These one-time scholarships gave me motivation to pursue my four-year degree," says Kelly Johnson, Founder at The Kelly Johnson Foundation. “I want to give other young adults the chance to do that as well. I think helping others is in my blood now.”

To apply, students must be in their senior year of high school, attend high school in the United States, be in good academic standing, display leadership skills, and be involved in their communities or extra curricular activities. Students can apply at the link below. Applications are due April 10, 2023.
Link to Apply: https://form.jotform.com/221048517279156

About The Kelly Johnson Foundation: The Kelly Johnson Foundation is a nonprofit organization that encourages individuals to pursue their goals and passions, while also being involved in their schools or communities. The foundation is run by Kelly Johnson, who hopes that her programs are able to give back to the community as well as inspire success. Recently, the KJF hosted their 9th Annual Johnson Summer Classic Tennis Tournament to raise money for their scholarship fund. The KJF also hosts a weekly podcast called The Daily Grind to motivate listeners on their goals and put a spotlight on entrepreneurs and athletes. To learn more about the KJF, please visit http://www.kjfwi.org/.