Stanley A. And Wilhelmina Jashemski Memorial Scholarship Fund

Jashemski Scholarships For Undergraduate Studies

The Stanley A. Jashemski Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1986 by the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church and through the generosity of the family and friends of Stanley A. Jashemski, a physicist with a 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 the 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.

Jashemski Scholarships provide financial assistance for undergraduate 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. Scholarships are made in amounts up to $10,000.

Successful applicants will:

  • demonstrate in their thought and action the broad religious sensitivity characteristic of Stanley and Wilhelmina Jashemski;

  • be active members of a Christian church;

  • be undergraduate students in the 2025-2026 academic year with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 at the time of application;

  • pursue liberal arts studies, which is understood as having a balanced curriculum that includes 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.

  • show commitment to social and civic concern;

  • have financial need.

To Apply

New applicants and returning Jashemski Scholars must complete the application and submit all required additional information by February 15th, 2025.  For any questions about the grant or your application, please write to jashemski@takomaparkpc.org.