How much funding does Elois Zeanah Endowed Scholarship provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Elois Zeanah Endowed Scholarship?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

Who is eligible for Elois Zeanah Endowed Scholarship?

Geography: Must be a citizen and resident of Alabama.

How often is Elois Zeanah Endowed Scholarship offered?

Elois Zeanah Endowed Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 1, 2027.

Elois Zeanah Endowed Scholarship

Community Foundation of West Alabama

Foundation Annual Foundation Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 1, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

From the program guidelines: “Application Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by March 1 each year”

Can we apply?

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Geography

Must be a citizen and resident of Alabama

Other 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 an Alabama high school graduate

Overview

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
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

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Essay Submission
- Two-page essay on assigned topic required
- Essays must be typed/formatted appropriately
Academic Documentation
- Current college transcript required
- Proof of minimum 3.0 GPA
- Documentation of college sophomore or higher classification
Personal Information
- Proof of Alabama residency
- Proof of Alabama high school graduation
- Citizenship documentation