SHOALS SCHOLAR DOLLARS IS A GAMECHANGER

Thanks to our generous sponsors and donors, we are changing the face of the Shoals.  Our students are gaining valuable educational degrees and skills that are making our local workforce one of our greatest assets.  

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Students who are interested in applying for a Shoals Scholar Dollars scholarship can contact their local school guidance counselor or call our office for more information.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Chris Estave - President (First Metro Bank)     
• Dr. Crystal Reed - Vice President (NWSCC)
• Josh Russell - Treasurer (Patterson, Prince & Assoc)
• May Bolden - Secretary (Florence City Schools - retired)
• Dr. Bill Armstong (Greater Shoals Rotary)
• Bishop Alexander (University of North Alabama and Greater Shoals Rotary)
• Jeremy Goss (Riverfront Wealth Management and Florence Rotary)
• Dr. Greg Carnes (Florence Rotary and University of North Alabama)
• Jill Chambers (University of North Alabama)
• Liz Thomas (North American Lighting)
• Lewis Von Herrmann (Florence Rotary)
• Kerry Myrick (Constellium)
• Larry Saatkamp (North American Lighting)
• Corey Thomaston (Bank Independent)
• Dr. Glenda Colagross (Community Colleges of Alabama)
• Julie Hamm (First Southern Bank)

                            

In 2011, the Shoals community, headed by the Florence and Greater Shoals Rotary Clubs, decided that education was the most important gift we could give our children. Because education is the underpinning for success in every endeavor, the community banded together to give every student in the Shoals the opportunity to continue education beyond high school.  The rules are simple. If you are a student who has maintained a C average in high school, have a good attendance record, have no behavioral incidents, and are a U.S. citizen, you will have earned a two year scholarship to Northwest Shoals Community College. To make this possible, the community is raising approximately $200,000 a year to help fund the community scholarship fund. However, the amount needed is $400,000 to fully fund those students attending both Northwest-Shoals and then transfer to University of North Alabama. It’s a challenge to the community and a challenge to the student, but it’s challenge that has great rewards.  Whether you are a student, a parent, or simply a member of the Shoals community, participation in this program will provide a lifetime of rewards.