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Faces of JFS

Jefferies Family Scholarship has had the honor of assisting hundreds of students pursue their academic goals. It is with great pride that we are able to introduce some of our current recipients.


Ashleigh Elkins

Dallas Baptist University

      Ashleigh Elkins is a freshman studying business at Dallas Baptist University. She plans to earn an MBA after finishing her undergraduate work and would like to eventually become and investment banker. While at Rowlet High School, Ashleigh was an honors student, very active in scholastics, and UIL sports. Her favorite courses in high school were Algebra and Pre-Calculus and Physics. She played soccer competitively, ran cross country and was also cheerleader during her freshman and sophomore years. Outside of school, Ashleigh is very involved in her church's youth-group activities and volunteers with Equest Therapeutic Riding Center, an organization that provides horseback riding as a vehicle to rehabilitate children with disabilities. Those who know Ashleigh, will tell you that she has a competitive spirit and she always stands for what she believes is right. – September 2007




I am thankful to Jefferies Family Scholarship for giving me the support and tools to succeed at SUNY Cortland and the opportunity to study abroad at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Academically, my grades have vastly improved due to my rigorous study habits and your belief in my ability to succeed.

Marc Rolla, JFS Alumni






  		• The average total cost for just one year at a private four-year college exceeds $33,000, according to CollegeBoard.com.
  		• For the last two years, forty percent of JFS recipients' parents reported total family incomes under $100,000 and many of our scholarship winners are being raised by single parents.
  		• Nineteen percent of Jefferies' employees make less than $75,000 per year.