The Joanna Morgan Jones Educational Trust was established in 2012 following the death of Joanna at the age of 42. 
Jo had been a former Head Girl at Dollar Academy who had gone on to pursue a spectacular career in Psychiatric Medicine until she was diagnosed with brain cancer which ultimately caused her early death. 

The Trust was set up by her parents, family and friends to raise funds in support of the Brain Cancer Research arm of Cancer Research UK and to provide means- tested financial support for pupils hoping to pursue a career in a medical related field to attend Dollar Academy in forms 5 and 6 of the senior school. Support for Brain Cancer Research is focussed on the Edinburgh Cancer Research Programme at the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine. In 2018,as a first step, the Trust created the Joanna Morgan Jones Travel Award to support PhD students and Post docs attending relevant international lectures, seminars and workshops. 

In February an open evening is held at Dollar Academy which any school pupil in 4th year, with an interest in a medical career, is welcome to attend. There is no charge and the evenings have been very successful and hugely popular. 
The evening is hosted by medical professionals at all stages in their careers including a student currently studying medicine. A University Admissions Tutor gives advice on the University application process.

Dates for your diary:

Open Evening 2019 Tuesday March 12 Gibson Building, Dollar Academy - See Report
Family Walk 2019 Postponed till 2020 due to site works