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ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATION

The scholarship foundation will be administered by the Naomi H. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board. The Board of Directors is responsible for verifying all application requirements. The Board will award scholarships in the amount up to $2,500 for each qualifying recipient seeking a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; paid directly to the institution for tuition and books only. The Board will award scholarships in the amount up to $2,000 for each qualifying recipient seeking certifications for trades, workforce training and/or other non-degree programs (Proof of enrollment is required) paid directly to the accredited institution for tuition, books and/or supplies only.  If the student discontinues his or her education, the unused portion of the scholarship will be returned to the Scholarship Foundation.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  1. The applicant must reside in Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program and in good standing with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District.
  2. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, high school graduate/GED recipient, or currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education with a 2.0 or higher-grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
  3. Accepted into a two (2) or four (4) year institution of higher learning working toward an Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, or Vocational Training/Certification.
  4. Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS)/ROSS participation is strongly encouraged. A signed Contract of Participation must be on file.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The applications must be complete. To be considered complete, ALL sections of the application must be filled out. If a section is not applicable, indicate N/A; do not leave any sections blank. An application that is incomplete or missing required documents or signatures will be disqualified.

 

Applications must include the following: 

  1. Proof of enrollment to an accredited college, university, or trade school.
  2. One letter of recommendation on professional letterhead (teacher, school counselor, employer, church, etc.).
  3. One personal reference letter.
  4. Transcript of grades from the high school or accredited institution presently attending or last attended.
  5. A 250-500-word essay: What are your career goals, and how will earning a college degree or certificate help you achieve those goals?
  6. Evidence of enrollment in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS/ROSS)
  7. Proof of financial aid and any other sources of assistance to be received (FASFA).
  8. Summary of extra-curricular activities, community service, awards, and employment (optional)