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The William and Geraldine Curry Scholarship for Academic and Community Leadership

THE BLACK BELT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

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Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The William and Geraldine Curry Scholarship for Academic and Community Leadership

Established by: Dr. Arthur Dunning and Karen Baynes-Dunning

Leadership: Dr. Dunning and Mr. Taylor Jones serve as leadership for these efforts

Geographic Scope: Alabama Black Belt region

Focus Areas: Academic excellence and community leadership

Purpose: To combat the plight of dwindling communities and youth who seek their future elsewhere, rather than strengthening the ranks of hometown leaders and game changers in the Alabama Black Belt. The scholarship aims to move academic and professional opportunities for youth from a Labor Culture to a Learning Culture, investing in youth for a strengthened return on a bright community future.

Contact Information:

  • Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF)

  • Phone: 334-874-1126 ext. 111

  • Email: ewilliams@blackbeltfound.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationyouth-leadership

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