Jerms McGraw Scholarship

Known by his nickname “Jerms,” Lt. McGraw was a student in the MacArthur School of Leadership at PBA, while serving as a Marine reservist, part of the 4th ANGLICO unit in West Palm Beach. Lt. McGraw died on Sept. 10, 2009, during a training exercise in Central Florida while serving his country at age 22. Just prior to his death, Lt. McGraw earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from PBA. He was due to walk at the December commencement services. Instead, his mother, Juanita, received his PBA diploma posthumously to a standing ovation. 

Scholarship Requirements: 

• Show a need for a “second chance” as expressed by responding to the essay question below.            
• Demonstrate financial need (Note:  a FAFSA application must be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov prior to application deadline)
• Be pursuing a degree in the MacArthur School of Leadership.

Apply: 

• Application:  View Application
• Due Date: September 16
• Awarded Amount: $500