Offered by: Shelby County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Montevallo Legacy Project. Open to graduating seniors in Shelby County public schools who have shown a commitment to racial justice and the potential to be outstanding community leaders.

Scholarship Amount: Awards totaling $5000. In the past, awards were $2500, $1500, and $1000.

Use of scholarship: To be applied toward tuition for first year of post-secondary study.

Eligibility:

• Graduating Shelby County high school students accepted into an accredited 2- or 4-year institution (including vocational/technical schools)

• Active involvement in community service or extracurricular activities

• Demonstrated leadership skills in the area of social justice and equality.

Deadline for submission: February 28, 2025

Selection Process: A panel of judges will assess applications based on the following*:

• Leadership (25%)

• Mini-essays (25%)

• Academic record (25%)

• Community Service/Extracurricular Activity (15%)

• Recommendations (10%)

*Rubric available on request.

Application Procedure: All of the following must be received by February 28, 2025:

• Completed scholarship application

• Copy of your unofficial transcript

• Copy of acceptance letter (or, in its absence, a statement of education plans for the fall)

• Two letters of recommendation (sent separately by recommender to scholarshipshelby50ab@gmail.com)

Feel free to contact us at any time at naacpshelby@gmail.com. We are here to support you every step of the way. This scholarship celebrates your achievements and honors your commitment to social justice. Join us in building a better future for Shelby County, Alabama.