Junior Auxiliary of Taney County (JATC) has six new scholarships available for Taney County high school seniors to apply for. Applications may be obtained from your high school counselor or obtained by visiting our website https://www.jatcmo.org and printing them yourself.

The applications available include four $1,000 non-renewable awards, one for each of the four high schools in Taney County: Bradleyville, Branson, Forsyth, and Hollister. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated initiative and commitment to community volunteer activities.

Another scholarship available is the $1,000 Joan Anderson Memorial Scholarship. JATC provides $500 and Joan’s family matches for a total of $1,000. This scholarship is dedicated to students who plan on pursuing a career in Business, IT, or Accounting.

The last scholarship is called the ScholarCare Award, and it is a $1,000 scholarship, renewable annually based on satisfactory college achievement. In addition to the monetary award, JATC members send notes, texts, emails, and small gifts from August through April of the school year. This scholarship is designed to provide support and encouragement to a student who may be experiencing his/her first time away from home. Selection of the student is based on the applicants’ essays demonstrating their need for continuing support.

Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2024. Be sure to include any attachments mentioned in the directions. Mail to JATC, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 862, Hollister, MO 65673

JATC is a group of women dedicated to improving the lives of children in Taney County.

Caring Hearts, Helping Hands, Changing Lives