Scholarship Application

The Zero Limits Scholarship is intended for any student who graduates from high school and plans to enroll into a two or four year accredited college, university or trade school in the Fall semester of the 2023/2024 academic school year. We are looking for students with passion and tenacity to improve their communities and change the world. Thus, awards will be granted based on who the student is, their story, and their aspirations and commitment to make the world a better place.

Items You’ll Need Before Starting the Application
• 2-3 References
• High School Transcript
• Proof of Acceptance / Enrollment Into Post Secondary Institution
• Essay (Pdf or Video)

Eligible students must live in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, or East St. Louis.

Start Here

Applications must be fully completed and submitted by June 30, 2023.
Please download and review the Checklist and Essay Guide prior to starting your application.
If you have questions, please contact scholarships@thejaysontatumfoundation.org.

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Step 1 of 3

Applicant Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Permanent Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone Number(Required)

Email(Required)

Race/Ethnicity

Birthdate(Required)

Parent / Guardian's Information

Parent/Guardian's Name(Required)

First Last

Parent/Guardian's Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Parent/Guardian's Phone Number(Required)

Parent/Guardian's Email(Required)

Applicant Experience

High School(Required)

High School Administrative Contact(Required)

Principal, Counselor, etc.

Honors / Awards

Please add any honors or awards received during high school.

Extracurricular Activities

Please list any extracurricular activities that you participate in during high school.

Activity Name

Position / Role

For How Long?

Work History

Please add any work experience during high school.

Employer

Position / Role

For How Long?

Volunteer History

Please add any volunteer experience during high school.

Organization

Position / Role

For How Long?

University/College/Trade School You Plan to Attend (2023-2024 School Year)(Required)

2-3 References(Required)

Please Include Name, Position, Relationship, Phone Number and Email for Each Reference

Anything else you want us to know about you

Applicant Uploads

Please upload the following:
- High School Transcript
- Proof of Acceptance or Enrollment into Post Secondary Institution
- Essay or Video: Download this for a format

Upload Transcript(Required)

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Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, doc, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Proof of Acceptance/Enrollment Into Post Secondary Institution(Required)

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Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, doc, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Essay (Pdf or Video)(Required)

Videos should be 4 minutes or less. Please wait until the upload is 100% complete before clicking submit.

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Accepted file types: mp4, m4v, mov, pdf, Max. file size: 300 MB, Max. files: 2.

Information is Accurate(Required)

All information is accurate to my knowledge and false or misleading information can lead to the scholarship being revoked