Scholarships for Kids - Student Success Stories Program

Geographic Scope: Alabama

Focus: Collecting and sharing testimonials from students and families impacted by Scholarships for Kids scholarships to demonstrate the real-world impact of the program.

Purpose:

• Showcase how scholarships have changed students' lives and educational opportunities
• Help open doors for future students by sharing authentic stories
• Build community support and awareness of the program

Who Can Submit:

• Current and past Scholarships for Kids scholarship recipients
• Families who have been impacted by the program
• Students at participating schools

What They're Looking For:

• Personal experiences and educational journey
• How the scholarship helped students most
• Opportunities gained because of the scholarship (classes, activities, programs, support)
• How the scholarship changed perspective on education and future
• What students are grateful for
• Thank-you messages for donors and supporters

Contact Information:

• Phone: 205-421-3343
• Email: info@scholarshipsforkids.org
• Address: Scholarships for Kids, Inc., P.O. Box 10204, Birmingham, AL 35202

Application Process - Student Success Stories

How to Submit:

1. Complete the online Student Success Stories form on the Scholarships for Kids website

Required Information:

About You:

What school did you attend? *

How long have you received a Scholarship for Kids scholarship? *

Your Experience:

What has your Scholarship for Kids scholarship helped you with the most? (short answer) *

Because of this scholarship, what opportunities have you had that you might not have had otherwise? (Classes, activities, programs, support, etc.) *

How has receiving this scholarship changed or shaped how you feel about your education or future? *

What It Means to You:

What is one thing you're grateful for because of Scholarships for Kids? (short answer) *

In one sentence, what does Scholarship for Kids mean to you? *

Would you like to share a short thank-you message with the people who help make these scholarships possible? (Optional)

Sharing Your Story:

Permission to share response (first name only) to help tell the story of Scholarships for Kids

- Yes / No options

Optional Materials:

Ability to attach/upload image or file to accompany story

Note: Asterisk (*) indicates required fields