Jackson Family Phoenix Fund Scholarship Grant

Jackson Family Phoenix Fund Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

The Jackson Family Phoenix Fund Scholarship, established by the Central Alabama Community Foundation, aims to support graduates from Montgomery and Lowndes County public high schools. This scholarship encourages students to pursue degrees in math or non-healthcare sciences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and meet ACT or SAT score requirements. Emphasizing academic performance, community involvement, and financial need, this scholarship serves as a vital resource for aspiring scientists.

Overview

Central Alabama Community Foundation Established in 1987 by community leaders, the Central Alabama Community Foundation serves the River Region counties of Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery. CACF was created to provide a permanent charitable resource dedicated to strengthening nonprofits and meeting local needs in the Montgomery area. Through a variety of funds, CACF supports projects and programs in education, health, human services, cultural arts, recreation, historic preservation, and other civic concerns. Every year, CACF awards grants to nonprofit projects and programs providing services in Lee, Macon, and Montgomery counties. Jackson Family Phoenix Fund Scholarship Established for the benefit of graduates of any Montgomery County or Lowndes County public high school, this scholarship was designed to encourage students to pursue degrees in math or the physical, biological or agricultural sciences. Student must attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and major in a non-healthcare science (biology, chemistry, physics, agronomy, horticulture, animal sciences, etc.). Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, a minimum ACT score of 20 or a minimum SAT score of 1200. Criteria include academic performance, community activities and financial need.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.