The Jandon Foundation is a private foundation created by Jane and Donald Cecil of Harrison, New York. The Cecils funded the Mount Vernon "I Have a Dream" program in 1987 and started funding the Neuberger Museum of Arts "Writing Through the Arts" program in 1993. Their primary philanthropic interest is education and they are particularly interested in helping young people from poor and under-educated families.

The Jandon Scholars program began in 1999. It currently boasts six classes of students who have graduated from college and a total of 150 students who have been awarded the scholarship. In past years, 12-15 scholarships are awarded for $10,000 per student over four years of college. In addition to the scholarship money, Jandon Scholars are treated to social events during the year for networking, advice and support.

The 2009 Jandon Scholars have been named. They are fifteen of the best and the brightest high school seniors from public schools across the county. They all have worked hard and overcome tremendous obstacles to receive these scholarships.

“I am completing my masters degree in bilingual school counseling in December from Mercy College. I taught elementary school for two years and started working as an elementary school guidance counselor this September.”                                        - Deyci Mejia, first class of Jandon Scholars (2000)

“I promise that I will make (The Cecils’) investment in me, an investment that you will never regret. I will strive to make you proud.”                                         - Tyrone Shaw, 2006 Jandon Scholar                                            He's attending Syracuse University