Now Accepting Applications: Anulet P. Jackson Memorial Scholarship

About The Anulet P. Jackson Memorial Scholarship

The Anulet P. Jackson Memorial Scholarship awards deserving students who demonstrate a commitment to honoring the legacy of Anulet “Pat” Jackson, who spent over 30 years of her life devoted to building the cooperative movement as a staff member of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund.

Honoring a Legacy: The Pat Jackson Scholarship Fund

Touched by the work of her friend Pat Jackson and the mission of the Federation, Kay Doherty of Sharing, Inc. established a special scholarship fund with proceeds from Sharing, Inc.’s annual Good Friday Walk. For many years, Sharing, Inc. demonstrated its deep commitment to Pat, the Federation, and rural youth by contributing funding in support of young leaders in the South.

While Sharing, Inc. has officially closed its doors, the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund has continued this important scholarship since 2025. We are proud to carry this torch forward to ensure Pat’s legacy and Kay’s generous spirit continue to impact the next generation.

The Federation plans to award up to seven (7) scholarships of up to $1,000 each, with the goal of selecting one recipient from each of the seven states where we have active staff and programming: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.



We are committed to uplifting the communities we serve and to keeping the memory of our dear Pat Jackson alive through opportunity, education, and support for rural youth.

Requirements: 
Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. The applicant (student) must have a relative who is a current dues-paying (active) member of either a Federation/LAF member cooperative or the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund.
2. Have an ‘incoming freshman’ status
3. Have an acceptance letter from a college/university for the 2026 Fall Semester
4. Must submit a completed application by August 3, 2026. Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (CT) on Monday, August 3, 2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Application Procedure:

Submit the attached scholarship application form and all requested documentation, along with your letter of acceptance from the college/university that you will attend in the Fall of 2026. The deadline is August 3rd, 2026.

Questions, please email info@federation.coop  

The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund's mission is to be a catalyst for the development of self-supporting communities through cooperative economic development, land retention, and advocacy.

We envision sustainable rural communities supported by a network of farmers, landowners, and cooperatives based on local control and ownership.