Mission
THE JOYCE IVY FOUNDATION (JIF) WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE EXPOSURE, ENCOURAGEMENT, COUNSEL, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT TO YOUNG MIDWESTERN WOMEN WHO HAVE THE ACADEMIC, INTELLECTUAL, AND LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL TO ATTEND THE NATION'S MOST SELECTIVE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. JIF HAS A PROGRAM OF PARTNERING WITH LEADING PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE MATCHING GRANTS AND OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS TO THE SCHOLARS. JIF ALSO SPONSORS FREE COLLEGE ACCESS ACTIVITIES THAT ARE OPEN TO MIDWESTERNERS.