The Stanley A. Jashemski Memorial Scholarship Fund was originally established in 1986 by action of the Session of the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church and through the generosity of the family and friends of Stanley A. Jashemski, a physicist with deep appreciation for the arts. For many years he and his wife, Wilhelmina, then a professor of humanities and ancient history at the University of Maryland, sponsored a Sunday school forum in which young adults could explore their faith in an intellectually challenging environment. Their shared commitment to encourage the development of persons with potential for inspired, enlightened leadership is reflected in the goals and purposes of the Fund. When Wilhelmina Jashemski died in 2007, the scholarship was renamed the Stanley A. and Wilhelmina Jashemski Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Jashemski Scholarships provide financial assistance for students of outstanding intellectual ability as evidenced by prior academic performance, and significant religious commitment as evidenced by formal membership in a religious body, regular participation in its worship life, and active involvement in its service ministry. Ordinarily recipients will be young people (17-25 years of age) who demonstrate in their thought and action the broad religious sensitivity characteristic of Stanley and Wilhelmina Jashemski; have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5; are active members of a Christian church; are pursuing liberal arts studies; show evidence of social and civic concern; have financial need.
“Pursuing liberal arts studies” is understood as having a balanced curriculum that includes the arts and humanities, sciences, social sciences, and mathematics. Qualifying students will normally major in one of these areas. Students from other fields must demonstrate how they are pursuing the liberal arts.
Grants are made in amounts up to $10,000.
Please complete the application below either in a Word document or a Pdf and send to Jashemski@takomaparkpc.org. Applications are due by February 15.
Students who are awarded a scholarship are advised to consult with their tax professional about IRS filing requirements. The FAFSA form requires that students report scholarships as income on the FAFSA, section 4 ‘Student information. No statement here is intended to provide legal counsel on taxation or income.
An application for the Jashemski Scholarship is available from this website, in Word or fillable PDF formats. Note: The PDF document requires the Adobe Reader to access the URL, which is available free from Adobe.
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