Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program

Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program Each year 15-20 high school graduating seniors across New York City become part of the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program. Since 1992 the Scholarship program has had an impact on over 220 students throughout the five boroughs of New York City by providing education, work-related and financial benefits.

Scholarship recipients receive a full-tuition scholarship (less financial aid) to one of the following colleges:*

Participation as a Smart Start student provides:

a paid internship at JPMorgan Chase throughout the student's four years of college, which includes

specific work assignments
on-the-job training
full-time schedule in the summer and part-time schedule during the school year

yearly stipend for books and supplies
a support network of mentors, peer advisors and a Smart Start program manager to assist in assimilation into a corporate environment
career planning and development

Who is eligible for the scholarship?

graduating seniors from New York City high schools who are New York City residents
students with legal authorization to work in the United States
students accepted to one of the participation colleges
students planning to major in any discipline except life science and fine arts

_{(Note - This includes for double major or minor within these fields)}

What qualifications does a candidate need to possess?

Financial aid based on Expected Family Contribution
Academic achievement
Motivation
Flexibility
Maturity
Initiative
Leadership
Communication skills
Ability to balance numerous priorities

How are students selected?

Students apply to the JPMorgan Chase Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program
by completing an application form, which includes:

school records (minimum 90 GPA, top 15% class rank)
academic and personal recommendations
SAT/ACT scores (minimum 1000 combined for verbal and math)
financial aid form

Without any of these documents, your application will be disqualified.

What is the application deadline?

Applications must be submitted by February 1st.

Applications must be submitted using one of the following options:

1. Go to: https://srp.ets.org/SRPOnline/
To initiate your session, type in:
The JPMC Sponsor ID is 9963.
The JPMC Security Code is SMART.

OR

2. Download the application.

History of the Program

The Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program was established in 1992
as part of our commitment to the Brooklyn community. In previous years, selected high school
graduating seniors received full-tuition (less financial aid) four-year scholarships to one of four Brooklyn colleges. As part of JPMorgan Chase's ongoing commitment to the communities
it serves, the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program was expanded in 1996 to include all New York City boroughs.

Are students guaranteed a job at JPMorgan Chase after they graduate from college
and the Program?

The Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program is a pipeline to entry level, full-time employment at JPMorgan Chase. Our hope is that students will choose to begin their careers at JPMorgan Chase. While students are not guaranteed a job, if they do well in both school and their Smart Start rotations, we will assist in finding the best-suited position for them in the organization. We also work closely with the students to help them determine their interests and skills. The students are provided with career counseling and receive training in resume writing and
interviewing skills to help prepare them for the interview process.

Contact us

For an application or further information contact Smart Start at
1-866-520-2976, or by e-mail at smart.start@chase.com.

*We offer links to non-JPMorgan Chase Web sites for convenience. We do not sponsor these
sites, nor are we responsible for information that appears on them.