TYLER, Texas — J ucys Family of Restaurants has launched a new scholarship program designed to help student employees pay for higher education.

The Jucys Family Scholarship , which took effect Sept. 1, is open to employees age 18 and younger who are enrolled in high school or working toward a GED. For every hour worked, participants accrue $1 toward a scholarship fund.

Funds are redeemable after one year of employment and upon graduation, and payments are made directly to the accredited college, university or trade school of the employee’s choice. Current employees are also eligible.

For example, a student working 20 hours per week could earn $1,040 in scholarship money after one year, or $2,080 after two years.

The program fulfills a longtime goal of Jucys co-founder Ronny Maxey,

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