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Elois Zeanah Endowed Scholarship

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST ALABAMA

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Deadline

March 1, 2027

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Overview

Elois Zeanah Endowed Scholarship

Created: 2015

Geographic Scope: Alabama (in-state students)

Scholarship Purpose

This scholarship honors the memory of Elois Zeanah and her vision, passionate public leadership, and contributions to the citizens of Alabama, the Republican Party, the Alabama Federation of Republican Women, and the National Federation of Republican Women.

    Committee Goal

    The scholarship committee's goal is to award a scholarship to a student who exhibits the driving spirit of Elois Zeanah's life, especially in:
  • Maturity and conservative values
  • Conceptual thinking
  • Recognizing problems of our generation
  • Accepting challenges to solve them
  • Motivating others with ideas to lead
  • Encouraging others to build a better state and country

    Eligibility Requirements

    Recipient must meet ALL of the following:
  • Must attend a four-year college in Alabama
  • Must be classified as at least a college sophomore
  • Must be a citizen and resident of Alabama
  • Must be an Alabama high school graduate
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Must provide a current college transcript
  • Recipient may be male or female
  • Financial need is NOT a consideration
  • Must submit a two-page essay on assigned topic

    Contact Information

    Community Foundation of West Alabama
  • Phone: (205) 366-0698
  • Email: gtaylor@thecfwa.org
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3033, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

Elois Zeanah Scholarship Committee
c/o Community Foundation of West Alabama
P.O. Box 3033
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

How to Apply

Application Requirements

1. Essay Submission
- Two-page essay on assigned topic required
- Essays must be typed/formatted appropriately

2. Academic Documentation
- Current college transcript required
- Proof of minimum 3.0 GPA
- Documentation of college sophomore or higher classification

3. Personal Information
- Proof of Alabama residency
- Proof of Alabama high school graduation
- Citizenship documentation

Submission Process

Application Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by March 1 each year

Submit To:
Elois Zeanah Scholarship Committee
c/o Community Foundation of West Alabama
P.O. Box 3033
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

For Questions Contact:

  • Phone: (205) 366-0698

  • Email: gtaylor@thecfwa.org
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