Jay Spence Memorial Scholarship

The Jay Spence Memorial Scholarship was established by family and friends to honor the memory of James 'Jay' Edmund Spence, IV who lived from January 21, 1968 until August 13, 1985. He attended the public schools of Chatham County and was a student at Jordan-Matthews High School. It is the wish of the family that students will be assisted in their educational pursuits, individual lives will be touched and enriched, and recipients will be inspired to make a difference in the lives of others because Jay lived. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors and alumni from Jordan-Matthews High School and Chatham Charter High School in Siler City, North Carolina, who plan to continue an undergraduate or graduate education at an accredited public, private, or community college. Students should identify as Christian, exhibit strong character through a positive attitude, and have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others. Recipients will be selected based on their character, potential for success, and level of passion. The scholarship provides $8,000 total, paid annually for up to four years at $2,000 per year. Students must maintain good academic standing and submit semester reports to continue receiving funding. The scholarship may be used towards any need listed under the school's total cost of attendance.