A. Lois Hightower-Jackson, Inc. is a Missouri nonprofit corporation formed in 2022 to serve the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area.  Its sole focus is the awarding of scholarships to high school seniors who wish to continue their education.  President Leo Jackson has chosen to honor his late mother for her many years of working faithfully alongside members of her church’s Missions Department as they awarded annual scholarships to the needy and underprivileged. ALHJ’s scholarships, in addition to being awarded to students enrolling in traditional college curricula, will also provide funding to students who desire a vocational technical education.

 

The Board and Committee members represent many years of service to the Kansas City community.  The decision to award scholarships to students who have maintained at least a 2.0 grade-point average takes into consideration the reality that many high school students are required to work to assist their families. 

Each fall, local churches, civic and fraternal organizations, and local news and social media outlets receive an announcement of the availability of our scholarships. 

 

Applications are required to be submitted on-line starting September 1, 2026 thru December 31, 2027.  Scholarships are limited to high school seniors living in the Kansas City vicinity including Missouri counties of Jackson, Clay, Cass and Platte, and Kansas counties of Wyandotte, Johnson, Douglas and Leavenworth.  Awards are announced no later than March 15, 2027.