The AXAFoundation is a Proud National Sponsor of PTA. The Foundation’s signature program, AXA Achievement^sm, provides resources that help make college possible: access and advice.

In addition to awarding more than $1.3 million a year in scholarships, AXAAchievement is a comprehensive resource for information to help students and parents plan for college.

The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of AXA Equitable. Through AXAAchievement, AXA Equitable is one of the nation’s largest corporate providers of scholarships. AXA developed AXAAchievement because the company understands how challenging the road to college can be. Through its sponsorship of PTA, the AXA Foundation will share information about AXAAchievement with parents and educators across the country.

The AXA Foundation is the 2008 Awards Sponsor for PTA.

Learn more at www.axa-achievement.com/pta.

Jenkins Memorial Scholarship for Teacher Education

The Jenkins Memorial Scholarship was inaugurated by the New York State PTA in October 1946 as a special Golden Anniversary Project. In 1947 the fund was established as a permanent project and a living memorial to the young people who lost their lives in military service during World War II. The project was named for one of them, Clifford N. Jenkins son of state president Margaret Jenkins. She was also later to become National PTA president. The purpose of the project is to assist outstanding students in preparing for the teaching profession.

The scholarship amount is $3,000.00, Deadline is January 15, 2008.  Application below.

Jenkins Scholarship Application