Reverend Dr. A.W. Watkins High School Scholarship

The Reverend Dr. A.W. Watkins Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization established in December 2003. The mission of the foundation is to provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors living in Central Alabama area. The foundation also offers scholarships to sophomores and juniors enrolled in the Bible and Pastoral Ministry at Selma University in Selma, Alabama.

REV. DR. A.W. WATKINS AND ETHEL WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

• You must be a resident of the Central Alabama area. All counties and cities within a 50-mile radius of Montgomery, Alabama defines the Central Alabama area.
• You must be a graduating senior.
• You must have a minimum SAT score of 830 or ACT score of 17.
• You must have a 2.5 or higher-grade point average.
• If you are 18 or older you must show proof that you are a registered voter.
• You must submit two letters of recommendations (e.g. Guidance Counselor, Pastor, Deacon or Community Leader / Organization) not to exceed one page. ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO THE REV. DR. A.W. WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC: P.O. BOX 8045: MONTGOMERY, AL 36110​
• You must submit a typed 500-word essay (must be double-spaced) and must utilize the Modern Language Association (MLA) format. Essay Topic: Why do you feel diversity is important and in what ways do you feel diversity benefits college students. Punctuation, spelling and grammar will be checked thoroughly.
• You must provide a picture with the application packet. (The picture will be used for foundation website)
• ALL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE FEBRUARY due date.
• ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
  ​If you should have questions please contact Yolanda Watkins-Bailey or send an email awwatkinsfoundation@gmail.com or yolandawatkinsbailey01@gmail.com.