Scholarship a tribute to the late Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe President
The Late Mr. Ernie Jones
On April 5, the family of the late Mr. Ernie Jones, Sr., along with board members from the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe, joined more than 200 donors and scholarship recipients at the Yavapai College Foundation’s 9th Annual Scholarship Reception. Together, they honored Mr. Jones’ lifelong commitment to education.
To honor his legacy, the Yavapai College Foundation Board of Directors contributed $25,000 to establish the Ernie Jones, Sr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship at Yavapai College.
“Too often, the biggest obstacle between a student and collegiate success is a financial one,” said Paul Kirchgraber, executive director of the Community College Foundation. “This endowed scholarship is available to students in Yavapai County who demonstrate financial need, and it will create a lasting legacy in Ernie’s name by benefiting future generations of YC students.”