Shelby County NAACP

Montevallo Legacy Project

SCHOLARSHIP

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The Shelby County chapter of the NAACP, in partnership with the Montevallo Legacy Project, is proud to continue our annual scholarship program dedicated to empowering future leaders of our community. This scholarship opportunity is open to graduating high school seniors in Shelby County public schools who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing racial justice and the potential to be outstanding community leaders.

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Introducing: 2026 NAACP/MLP Scholarship Awardees
Introducing: 2026 NAACP/MLP Scholarship Awardees

We are proud to announce that MLP in partnership with Shelby County NAACP has awarded $8,000 to the winners of our annual scholarship program. The competition holds up graduating seniors in Shelby County public schools who have shown a commitment to advancing racial justice and the potential to be outstanding community leaders. Learn in their own words the goals and aspirations that guide these winning students.

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Introducing: 2025 NAACP/MLP Scholarship Awardees
Introducing: 2025 NAACP/MLP Scholarship Awardees
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Shelby County NAACP/MLP announce 2025 scholarship
Shelby County NAACP/MLP announce 2025 scholarship

Shelby County NAACP, in partnership with the Montevallo Legacy Project, is proud to announce our annual scholarship program dedicated to empowering future leaders of our community. Open to graduating high school seniors in Shelby County public schools who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing racial justice and the potential to be outstanding community leaders. Awards totalling $5000.

Deadline for application is February 28, 2025.

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Shelby County NAACP and MLP present scholarships to 3 local students dedicated to social justice
Shelby County NAACP and MLP present scholarships to 3 local students dedicated to social justice
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Shelby County NAACP/MLP announce scholarship
Shelby County NAACP/MLP announce scholarship
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This scholarship aims to celebrate your achievements, honor your commitment to social justice, and provide financial assistance for the first leg of your higher education journey. Join us in building a better future for Shelby County, Alabama. Apply for the NAACP Scholarship and be a catalyst for positive change in our community.

Our mission is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.

-- NAACP Mission Statement