Shirley Ann Mesher Scholarship Grant

Shirley Ann Mesher Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

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. Shirley Ann Mesher Scholarship The Shirley Ann Mesher Scholarship shall provide scholarships to students attending, or planning to attend, or are already enrolled in an accredited junior college, a four-year college or university, or a graduate or professional degree program. Eligible candidates must demonstrate financial need, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, be of African American or Native American descent. Preference for applicants with a history of participating in community service and who provide at least one letter of recommendation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Open to graduating seniors who are residents of Selma, Alabama and attend any accredited high school in Selma.