JCHS PTSA All-Rounder Scholarship

This scholarship is directed toward a senior who has been involved in many different clubs, activities, and jobs both inside the walls of JCHS and beyond. We want to recognize a student with multiple talents who project a “do-it-all” energy.  For 2023, we were proud to offer 2 All-Rounder Scholarship awards of $1000 each.

Sophia Sun: Sophia is an award-winning visual artist, juggles numerous activities including FBLA, HOSA club, Beta club, being a student ambassador, tennis team activities and has been honored as a National Merit Semifinalist.

Hannah Jiang: Hannah balances internships, starting her own tutoring program, is a competitive ballet dancer, President and Captain of Mock Trial, and has also been honored as a National Merit Semifinalist.

JCHS PTSA Trailblazer Scholarship

This scholarship seeks out a senior who has demonstrated extreme depth in one or two activities during their years at JCHS – A student who has embraced their passion and grown with it during high school.  For 2023, we were proud to offer 2 Trailbazer Scholarship awards of $1000 each.

Isabella Smith: Bella is a champion for special needs communities. She advocates for inclusivity with programs both within the walls of JCHS and beyond. She is a true inspiration with a huge heart.

Karen Gao: Karen is very active with JCHS Future Business Leaders of America and has earned multiple competition accolades. Not only does she compete with FBLA, but she has also held a variety of leadership positions within FBLA. She has been dedicated to growing the program and has extended her efforts to include monthly service opportunities with her chapter members.

JCHS PTSA Laurel Schmitt Service Scholarship

The Laurel Schmitt Service Scholarship focuses on community service. The winners of this scholarship will demonstrate service to our school, the greater Atlanta community as well as service done on a national or international level.  For 2023, we were proud to offer 3 Laurel Schmitt Service Scholarship awards of $1250 each.

Malvika Sawant: Malvika is a champion for human rights and strives for an end to human trafficking. She founded the first high school chapter of Physicians for Human Rights which assists survivors of human trafficking. She has been honored with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award and has held several leadership awards with UNICEF, and Hindu Students Council.

Isabella Smith: Bella volunteers in multiple different special needs centered organizations around the community, including Special Olympics, Miracle League, and Special Pops. She has also served in multiple leadership roles with National Charity League serving with local philanthropies. She has been awarded both a bronze and a silver presidential award for service.

Amy Mo: Amy works with the special needs community and volunteers extensively with True Love for Hope where she teaches swimming to special needs children. She connects with her students and values the relationships she makes with each student.